Nicola Burgess, BACP
Nicola Burgess is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who uses a person-centred style to help people manage depression, anxiety and relationship struggles.
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and Abuse
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About Nicola
Nicola Burgess is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who uses a person-centred style to help people manage depression, anxiety and relationship struggles. She qualified with a BSc (Hons) in Person-Centred Counselling and has practised for seven years. Her approach is calm and straightforward, aiming to make conversations feel safe and understandable.
Nicola works with people who have faced trauma, abuse and difficult relationships. She also supports those coping with grief, loss and major life changes.
Background and approach
Many clients seek help with low self-esteem, motivation and feeling isolated in their relationships. Sessions focus on listening and understanding each person’s story. Nicola helps clients make sense of painful experiences and notice strengths they already have.
She uses Narrative Therapy to look at how life stories shape identity, and Solution-Focused techniques to set small, achievable goals. Her work is practical and down-to-earth. Clients can expect clear, respectful conversation and gentle challenge when helpful.
Nicola encourages self-acceptance and steady progress rather than quick fixes. She offers appointments during weekdays and some early evenings. Nicola supports people who are dealing with issues such as eating and sleeping problems, parenting strains, addiction, bipolar and compassion fatigue.
Sessions are carried out in English and she does not accept international clients.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 391092 | October 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Nicola works with
Everything Nicola lists, in their own terms.
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Personality disorders
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Nicola lists
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Online support
Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative effort. Nicola will listen to your concerns and discuss which methods feel most helpful. Together you can try different ways of working and adjust the focus as things change, making sure sessions match your goals and pace.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, while phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit into a short break. Live chat or text-based messaging can be useful for quick check-ins, reflecting between sessions or for people who prefer typing. These options make it easier to schedule regular work on depression, trauma or relationship issues without long travel times.
Frequently asked
What kinds of concerns can I bring to sessions?
You can bring relationship difficulties, grief, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, stress, anxiety and depression. Nicola also supports issues such as addictions, eating and sleeping problems, parenting strain and workplace stress.
What is Nicola's therapeutic style like?
Her style is person-centred with Narrative and Solution-Focused elements. That means she prioritises listening, helps people tell their story differently and works on small, practical steps toward change.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of counselling experience working with a wide range of concerns including trauma, relationship issues and grief.
What professional accreditation does she hold and where is she based?
She holds BACP accreditation and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions can be carried out by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are costs handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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