Nicola Gordon-Thaxter

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
• Parenting and adoption

About Nicola

Nicola Gordon-Thaxter helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns using a client-centred approach and cognitive behavioural techniques. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has four years of professional experience in the UK.

Nicola works by listening closely to each person’s situation and then shaping conversations to address what matters most to them. She uses client-centred methods to encourage people to talk through feelings and concerns. She also draws on cognitive behavioural therapy to identify patterns of thought and behaviour that can make problems worse and to practise different ways of responding.

Her practice covers a wide range of issues, including trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related concerns, parenting stresses, anger, self-esteem and depression. She also has an interest in adoption and foster care matters, multicultural issues, and experiences of prejudice and discrimination. Nicola supports people coping with life changes and those managing the longer-term effects of difficult past experiences.

Sessions tend to focus on clear, practical steps alongside open conversation. Nicola helps people set realistic goals and notices small changes that build over time. She works in English with people based in the United Kingdom.

To begin, clients are asked to use the site matching process and book an initial appointment. Nicola uses that first meeting to agree priorities and a plan for future sessions.

How her approaches translate to online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what someone says so they can clarify feelings and priorities; it helps when people need space to talk and to be understood. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact and uses practical exercises to try different ways of responding; it is often used for anxiety, low mood and coping with stress.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the work. Nicola will discuss the options with each person and agree which methods to try based on their needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and the plan can be adjusted as sessions progress.

Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments around work, childcare and other commitments. They can also allow for shorter check-ins when time is limited, or for sessions without video if that suits someone better. Registered or accredited professionals often find these practical arrangements help people maintain regular contact and work towards their goals.

Topics Nicola lists

• Stress and 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

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Questions about Nicola

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. Anxiety and stress are listed as core areas of focus in her practice.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She uses Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) in her work.

How much experience does she have?

She has four years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom.

Is she registered with a professional body in the UK?

Yes. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

In which languages can I see her?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

What formats are available for sessions?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.

How much do sessions cost and how do subscriptions work?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.