Nicola Longson

• Stress and anxiety
• Trauma and abuse
• Client-centred approach

About Nicola

Nicola Longson works with stress, anxiety, family issues, trauma and abuse, and anger. She uses a mix of person-centred listening alongside practical techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness. Nicola is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has five years' experience working with people in the United Kingdom.

Nicola focuses on clear, conversational sessions. She listens for the problems that cause most disruption, then helps people spot patterns in thinking and behaviour. She uses CBT techniques to break down unhelpful thoughts and mindfulness to build awareness of feelings and bodily experience.

Her work also addresses relationship and intimacy-related concerns, parenting strain, sleep problems and grief. Nicola supports people dealing with major life changes, career stress, low self-esteem, ADHD-related challenges and mood difficulties including depression and bipolar-related issues. She also works with issues such as attachment and abandonment, communication problems, and blended family tensions.

In sessions Nicola aims to offer practical steps as well as a space to talk things through. That can include setting small behavioural experiments, rehearsing different ways of communicating, or practising grounding and breathing exercises. Trauma-focused methods are used when past harm continues to affect day-to-day life.

People work with Nicola to manage current difficulties and to develop clearer ways of coping. Sessions are conducted in English and are arranged through the site's matching and scheduling process.

How Nicola uses therapeutic approaches in online sessions

Nicola draws on client-centred work which focuses on listening, reflecting and building a trusting conversation. This approach helps people clarify their priorities and feel understood before moving on to practical steps.

She also uses cognitive behavioural therapy, which looks at thoughts, feelings and behaviours. CBT helps break down problems into manageable parts and introduce small changes that can reduce worry, improve sleep or ease relationship tensions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Nicola will discuss your concerns, goals and how you prefer to work, and then agree methods to try. She treats this as a collaborative process and reviews what is helping as therapy progresses.

Check the site to confirm the session formats Nicola currently offers before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into everyday life, for example by avoiding travel, fitting a short check-in into a work break, or using telephone sessions when video is difficult. Registered or accredited professionals often find these practical benefits helpful when arranging care.

Topics Nicola lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Family conflicts
• Trauma and abuse
• Anger management
• Self-esteem
• Relationship issues
• Grief
• Intimacy-related issues
• Sleeping disorders
• Parenting issues
• Career difficulties
• Bipolar disorder
• Depression
• Coping with life changes
• Coaching
• ADHD
• Abandonment
• Attachment issues
• Autism and Asperger Syndrome
• Avoidant personality
• Blended family issues
• Body image
• Codependency
• Commitment issues
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Dependent personality
• Divorce and separation
• Domestic violence
• Emptiness
• Family problems
• Fatherhood issues
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Infidelity
• Isolation and loneliness
• Jealousy
• Life purpose
• Midlife crisis
• Mood disorders
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Phobias
• Post-traumatic stress
• Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Sexual assault and abuse
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Women's issues
• Young adult issues

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Mindfulness Therapy
• Trauma-Focused Therapy

Questions about Nicola

Does she work with anxiety and stress?

Yes. Nicola helps people with stress and anxiety using cognitive behavioural techniques and mindfulness.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She practises client-centred therapy alongside CBT and mindfulness, with trauma-focused methods when needed.

How long has she been practising?

She has five years of professional experience working with people in the United Kingdom.

Is she registered with a professional body?

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

Can I have sessions in another language?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How much do sessions cost?

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

How do I start working with her?

Use the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.