- Integrative approach
- Trauma informed
- Neurodiversity affirmative
About Nicola
Nicola Fiveash is an integrative counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with five years of experience. She supports people dealing with grief, loss, trauma and abuse, stress, anxiety and major life changes. Nicola also works with people who identify as neurodivergent and those facing low mood or relationship difficulties.
She draws on several therapeutic approaches to suit each person's needs. Nicola uses person-centred work to give people space to speak without judgment. She also uses cognitive behavioural methods to look at how thoughts and behaviours interact. Attachment-informed thinking and acceptance-based tools are added when they fit the person’s goals.
Sessions are collaborative and tailored to the individual. Nicola aims to help people notice patterns, make sense of past experiences and try new ways of coping. She describes therapy as a personal journey rather than a quick fix and adjusts pace to what feels manageable.
Her practice is trauma-informed and affirms neurodiversity, with attention to safety, autonomy and respect. Nicola focuses on listening with warmth and curiosity so people can access their own strengths. This plain, steady approach is intended to make difficult issues easier to talk about.
People find Nicola helpful when they need practical strategies alongside space to reflect. She supports work on sleeping and eating concerns, parenting and career questions, addictions, compassion fatigue and other areas listed in her profile. To begin, she invites people to take the first step and arrange an initial match and scheduling via the site.
She draws on several therapeutic approaches to suit each person's needs. Nicola uses person-centred work to give people space to speak without judgment. She also uses cognitive behavioural methods to look at how thoughts and behaviours interact. Attachment-informed thinking and acceptance-based tools are added when they fit the person’s goals.
Sessions are collaborative and tailored to the individual. Nicola aims to help people notice patterns, make sense of past experiences and try new ways of coping. She describes therapy as a personal journey rather than a quick fix and adjusts pace to what feels manageable.
Her practice is trauma-informed and affirms neurodiversity, with attention to safety, autonomy and respect. Nicola focuses on listening with warmth and curiosity so people can access their own strengths. This plain, steady approach is intended to make difficult issues easier to talk about.
People find Nicola helpful when they need practical strategies alongside space to reflect. She supports work on sleeping and eating concerns, parenting and career questions, addictions, compassion fatigue and other areas listed in her profile. To begin, she invites people to take the first step and arrange an initial match and scheduling via the site.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoachingCompassion 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 violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife 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 discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyHypnotherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
NCPS · United Kingdom
Languages
English
Therapeutic approaches and how they translate online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, encourages noticing thoughts and choosing actions based on personal values rather than getting stuck on difficult feelings. It can help people wrestling with anxiety, low mood or life changes to focus on what matters and take small, deliberate steps.Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns that began in early relationships and how they show up now. This approach can be useful for people who want to understand their relationship responses or feel more secure in connections.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, involves spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical experiments. It is often used for anxiety, depression and sleep or eating difficulties where changing behaviours and thinking can ease symptoms.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Nicola will discuss different methods and choose what fits the person's goals, preferences and situation. This is a collaborative conversation and plans can change as work progresses.
If you are considering online therapy with Nicola, check the session formats available before booking. Confirm whether video, phone or other options are offered and pick what best fits your routine. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving or travel, reduce commuting time and offer continuity when life is busy. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt exercises and practical tools to an online setting so therapy remains focused and achievable.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Nicola work with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, life changes, ADHD, addictions and depression, among other areas listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and person-centred, offering a calm, non-judgemental space while also using practical methods to address thoughts and behaviours.
How much experience does she have?
Nicola has five years of experience working with people facing grief, trauma, neurodivergence and emotional distress.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed with the credential NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm the current options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.