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Nicola Barnard

At a glance

Experience
4 years
Based in
United Kingdom
Sessions
Online
Languages
English

TherapistUnited Kingdom

Nicola Barnard, BACP

Experienced counsellor for stress and grief

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Professional registration on record

CredentialCountryNumber
BACP United Kingdom 402330

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  • Values-based work
  • Practical strategies
  • Neurodiversity aware

About Nicola

Nicola Barnard is a counsellor who uses a warm, person-centred approach to help people manage stress, anxiety and low mood. She draws on practical therapies to support confidence, motivation and coping after loss. Nicola aims to make the first step into therapy feel less daunting and more doable.

She commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and attachment-based ideas in sessions. These approaches are used to help people notice unhelpful patterns, try small changes and build values-led goals. Sessions focus on everyday steps people can take between meetings.

Nicola has four years of experience working with adults and with people who identify as neurodiverse. She has worked with concerns including grief, relationship issues, parenting stresses and long-term conditions such as chronic pain and illness. This experience shapes a practical, paced way of working that respects each person’s pace.

Her BACP credential means she is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Nicola uses a calm, non-judgemental style and encourages honest conversation about what is and isn’t working in someone’s life. She aims to tailor the mix of techniques to each person.

If someone wants to explore coping strategies or make life changes, Nicola supports straightforward planning and clear next steps. She encourages people to set small, achievable goals and to notice progress over time.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

4+ years

Credentials

BACP · United Kingdom

Languages

English

How Nicola’s approaches translate to online sessions

Nicola commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in her work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then choose actions that match their values. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavioural changes to reduce symptoms and improve coping.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Nicola will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful and practical. She aims to be collaborative, checking in about how techniques are working and adjusting the plan together.

If you are considering online therapy, please confirm the current session options before booking as formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by removing travel time or allowing a shorter check-in during a lunch break. They also let people use tools such as guided exercises and worksheets between meetings to build new habits and track progress. Registered or accredited professionals can help you choose how to work in a way that matches your day-to-day needs and goals.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and self-esteem problems, among other concerns. Nicola also supports people coping with parenting stress, relationship issues and long-term health conditions.

What is her therapy style like?

Nicola blends person-centred listening with practical approaches such as ACT and CBT. Sessions tend to focus on noticing patterns, trying small changes and setting values-based goals.

What background and experience does she have?

She has four years of practice working with adults and neurodiverse clients. That experience includes work around grief, relationship difficulties and chronic health challenges.

Where is she based and what credential does she hold?

She practises in the United Kingdom and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people from other countries work with her?

She does not take international clients at this time.

How are fees and payments handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. The exact fee will depend on factors such as the session length and subscription plan.

How do I begin if I want to work with her?

Begin 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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