Nicola Burgess, BACP
Narrative and client-centred counsellor
Details
| Name | Nicola Burgess |
|---|---|
| Credentials | BACP |
| Based in | United Kingdom |
| Registered with | BACP |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 7 |
About Nicola
Nicola Burgess is a counsellor who uses Narrative and client-centred approaches to help people make sense of painful experiences. She brings seven years of practice to conversations about relationships, loss, trauma and changes in life. Nicola works in the United Kingdom and holds BACP accreditation, which she lists as a core professional detail.
People come to Nicola with many kinds of concerns. These include anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, addiction and challenges around intimacy.
Background and approach
She also supports those coping with grief, parenting stress, career strain, eating and sleeping issues, and the aftermath of abuse or separation. In sessions Nicola listens for the stories people tell about themselves. She helps them notice patterns that limit choice and imagine alternative storylines.
That narrative focus sits alongside a client-centred stance that values each person’s perspective and pace. Nicola also uses solution-focused ideas to identify small, practical steps. These steps aim to build confidence and move daily life forward.
Sessions are intended to be conversational and down-to-earth rather than technical or overly formal. She offers appointments by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging so people can pick what fits their day. Nicola describes therapy as a shared process and works with each person to agree goals and ways of working that feel right to them.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse among the things Nicola works with, alongside the areas below.
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Personality disorders
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Nicola among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Nicola among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Nicola directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Nicola directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Narrative and practical approaches for online counselling
Narrative Therapy helps people separate themselves from difficult events and see how stories shape their life. It can be useful for issues like trauma, relationship patterns, identity questions and feelings of being stuck.Client-Centred Therapy gives space for people to be heard without judgement. The counsellor follows the person’s lead, which suits anyone who wants a steady, empathetic place to talk through feelings and decisions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Nicola will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then shape sessions together. That collaborative discussion helps decide whether to focus on narrative exploration, practical solution steps, or a blend of both.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat and text-based messaging to make counselling flexible. Video calls are good for face-to-face conversation, phone sessions use less bandwidth, live chat can be handy for a quick check-in, and messaging suits shorter or asynchronous exchanges. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving or travel and let people pick what feels most comfortable.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of problems does Nicola help with?
She supports people facing relationship pain, trauma and abuse, grief, anxiety and depression. Other concerns include self-esteem, addictions, parenting strain, eating and sleeping problems, and work-related stress.
What is Nicola's therapeutic style like?
Her work combines Narrative Therapy, client-centred listening and solution-focused techniques. Conversations focus on personal stories, understanding patterns and trying small practical steps.
How much experience does she have?
Nicola has seven years of counselling experience working with a wide range of issues. That experience includes helping people recover from abuse, navigate separation, and manage mood and anxiety challenges.
What professional credentials and location apply?
She lists BACP as her credential and practises in the United Kingdom. No further licensing or location details are provided.
Which languages and international arrangements are offered?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions can be held by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. People can choose the format that best fits their schedule and needs.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. Specific pricing is set according to the chosen subscription tier.
How do I begin working with Nicola?
Start 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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