Nicola Lilley

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Self esteem

About Nicola

Nicola Lilley works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, family conflicts and issues with motivation, self-esteem and confidence. She practises as an integrative counsellor and is registered with BACP and NCPS. Nicola has three years of professional experience in the UK.

She uses an integrative approach, drawing on different evidence-based therapeutic techniques to suit each person. Sessions focus on practical conversation and problem solving, alongside time to consider feelings and patterns that keep difficulties going. Nicola aims to help clients spot unhelpful habits and try small changes that can make daily life easier.

Nicola has worked with a broad range of concerns. These include addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related problems, eating and sleeping difficulties, anger and low mood. She also supports people facing career issues, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue and ADHD-related struggles.

Additional areas Nicola pays attention to include abandonment and attachment issues, caregiver stress, communication and control problems, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, impulsivity and isolation. She also works with people exploring life purpose, midlife questions, men's issues and challenges linked to narcissism.

Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. Nicola and each client agree a way forward together and review progress over time. Practical steps and reflective work are balanced to fit what the client needs.

Therapeutic approaches and remote working

Nicola practises an integrative approach that draws on different evidence-based techniques to meet immediate needs and longer-term goals. One common strand is problem-focused work that looks at practical steps and behavioural changes to reduce stress and improve daily routines, which can help with sleep, anger and motivation.

Another strand is reflective work on relationship and attachment patterns, which helps people understand recurring difficulties in close connections and develop clearer communication. These approaches can be useful for issues such as intimacy concerns, abandonment worries and communication problems.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Nicola will work with each client to decide which techniques fit their situation, goals and preferences, and she will review and adjust the approach as therapy progresses so it stays relevant.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options when booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals often use remote sessions to help people continue therapy across different locations and circumstances.

Topics Nicola lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Family conflicts
• Parenting issues
• Addictions
• LGBT
• Trauma and abuse
• Grief
• Intimacy-related issues
• Eating disorders
• Sleeping disorders
• Anger management
• Self-esteem
• Career difficulties
• Bipolar disorder
• Depression
• Coping with life changes
• Coaching
• Compassion fatigue
• ADHD
• Abandonment
• Attachment issues
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Divorce and separation
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Impulsivity
• Isolation and loneliness
• Life purpose
• Men's issues
• Midlife crisis
• Mood disorders
• Narcissism
• Pregnancy and childbirth
• Self-love
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Women's issues

Questions about Nicola

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. Nicola lists anxiety and stress as core areas she works on and brings practical conversation and problem solving to sessions.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She offers integrative counselling, using a mix of evidence-based techniques adapted to each person's needs.

How much experience does she have?

Nicola has three years of professional experience working as a counsellor in the UK.

Where is she located and what credentials does she hold?

She practises in the United Kingdom and is registered with BACP and NCPS.

What languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

Yes. The biography states she accepts international clients.

How are sessions arranged and what formats are used?

The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options with Nicola before booking.

How much do sessions cost and how does payment work?

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