Nicola Gordon-Thaxter, BACP
Nicola Gordon-Thaxter is a counsellor who uses a client-centred approach alongside cognitive behavioural techniques.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Relationship
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About Nicola
Nicola Gordon-Thaxter is a counsellor who uses a client-centred approach alongside cognitive behavioural techniques. She keeps sessions focused on practical change and on helping people feel heard. Nicola works with worries like stress, anxiety and depression, and addresses relationship and parenting concerns.
She aims to create a calm space where people can tell their story without rush. Conversations are shaped around each person's needs, with simple goals agreed together. Nicola adapts the pace so people can move forward at a rate that suits them.
Background and approach
Nicola has four years of professional experience in the United Kingdom and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Her background includes supporting people through grief, trauma and intimacy issues. She also pays attention to cultural and discrimination-related concerns when these affect wellbeing.
Sessions often combine listening with practical steps. Cognitive behavioural strategies are used to spot and change unhelpful thinking patterns. Client-centred work focuses on understanding feelings and building self-esteem.
People working with Nicola may address anger, coping with life changes, adoption or foster-care related issues, or longer-term emotional difficulties. She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs. To begin, clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule a session that fits their timetable.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 400537 | November 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.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Adoption and foster care
- Antisocial personality
- Multicultural concerns
- Prejudice and discrimination
Approaches Nicola lists
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Online support
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses practical exercises to change patterns that keep problems like anxiety or low mood going.
Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will listen to your goals and preferences, explain options, and try different ways of working until you find a good fit. This is collaborative rather than prescriptive, so plans can change as you progress.
Online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls are good for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be a simpler check-in on a short break. Live chat and text-based messaging suit quick check-ins, brief reflections or people who prefer writing. These options offer flexibility for different schedules and communication styles, and they let therapists and clients work together from wherever is most convenient.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems can Nicola help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety and depression as well as relationship and parenting issues. Other concerns include grief, trauma, intimacy, anger and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Nicola combines a client-centred approach with cognitive behavioural techniques. This means she listens closely and also works on practical ways to change unhelpful thoughts and habits.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Nicola has four years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom. That experience includes supporting people with a range of emotional and relationship difficulties.
What credentials and location are on record?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are online sessions conducted and what do they cost?
Nicola offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Costs vary by location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a course of therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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