- Person-centred approach
- Mindfulness and attachment
- Accessible and flexible
About Nicola
Nicola Ellis is a counsellor working from the United Kingdom with six years of practice. She trained in person-centred counselling and also holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Nicola aims to make first contact straightforward and approachable for people who are anxious about starting therapy.
She offers a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk about anxiety, low mood, grief, relationship difficulties or feeling overwhelmed. Nicola uses a person-centred way of working and adapts sessions to each person’s pace and needs. Her practice emphasises listening and supporting the person’s own goals.
Nicola blends what she learned in psychology with a client-led style in session. That means she follows what matters most to the person and brings in different ideas when they suit the work. She also uses approaches that focus on attachment, relationships and mindfulness to help people understand patterns and feel more settled.
People who contact Nicola can expect a straightforward chat about what they want from counselling and how sessions might look. She aims to make counselling accessible and flexible so it can fit into everyday life. Nicola is happy to speak with people who live outside the UK as well.
Her listed areas include stress, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, addictions, LGBT issues, parenting concerns, grief and many other life challenges. Nicola believes in each person’s capacity to change and supports them to take manageable steps towards their goals.
She offers a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk about anxiety, low mood, grief, relationship difficulties or feeling overwhelmed. Nicola uses a person-centred way of working and adapts sessions to each person’s pace and needs. Her practice emphasises listening and supporting the person’s own goals.
Nicola blends what she learned in psychology with a client-led style in session. That means she follows what matters most to the person and brings in different ideas when they suit the work. She also uses approaches that focus on attachment, relationships and mindfulness to help people understand patterns and feel more settled.
People who contact Nicola can expect a straightforward chat about what they want from counselling and how sessions might look. She aims to make counselling accessible and flexible so it can fit into everyday life. Nicola is happy to speak with people who live outside the UK as well.
Her listed areas include stress, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, addictions, LGBT issues, parenting concerns, grief and many other life challenges. Nicola believes in each person’s capacity to change and supports them to take manageable steps towards their goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
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 personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyHypnotherapyImago Relationship TherapyMindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
BACP · United Kingdom
Languages
English
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Nicola uses a person-centred way of working that keeps the conversation focused on what the person needs. This approach prioritises listening, understanding goals and following the person’s pace, which can work well in an online setting where gentle, steady progress is preferred.She also draws on attachment-based ideas to look at relationship patterns and how early connections influence current behaviour. That work often involves reflecting on interactions and noticing patterns, which can be discussed clearly in remote sessions. Mindfulness techniques are another strand she offers, teaching simple breathing and attention exercises to help manage anxiety, low mood and stress in day-to-day life.
Finding the right approach is part of the process and Nicola works collaboratively to decide what best fits each person’s needs and preferences. She will talk through different options and suggest ways to try them, checking in about what feels helpful and what might be changed.
The original biography mentions online, telephone and text-based sessions, but readers should confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed and provide more flexibility around where and when sessions happen. Registered or accredited professionals often use these benefits to help people sustain regular contact and build progress over time.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems can be worked on?
Nicola helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, ADHD, addictions and many other life challenges listed on her profile.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is person-centred and client-led, adapting to each person’s pace. She also integrates attachment, mindfulness and narrative ideas to help people understand patterns and make changes.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has six years of professional experience and combines a BSc (Hons) in Psychology with a BA (Hons) in Person-Centred Counselling to inform her practice.
Is she registered with any professional body in the UK?
Nicola is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) as shown in her credentials.
Which languages are supported during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Nicola accepts clients who are located internationally.
What session formats are available?
The original biography notes online, telephone and text-based session options; please confirm current session formats with the therapist before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions operate via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.