Nicola Spence, BACP

Nicola Spence is a counsellor who supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and depression. She also works with those facing life changes, relationship and intimacy problems, addiction concerns, and challenges linked to chronic illness and caring roles. Nicola practises with warmth and practical focus to help people take the next step in difficult times.

She describes her way of working as human-centred and compassion-focused, with attention to how past experiences shape present difficulties. Nicola does not use diagnostic labels or symptom checklists, and she says that approach may not suit everyone. She aims to create a shared understanding of each person’s story before planning what to work on together.

In sessions Nicola listens for patterns and connections between history and current life. She offers choices and collaborates on practical steps people can try between meetings. Her style is straightforward and supportive, with a focus on building confidence and coping skills.

Nicola is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She has three years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and life problems. Her practice reflects an interest in trauma-informed care and in helping people find manageable ways forward.

People who choose Nicola can expect a calm, non-judgemental space to talk through what matters most. She values the therapeutic relationship as central to change and aims to empower clients to shape their own goals and decisions.

Approaches that guide online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and then take small actions that match their values. It is often useful for anxiety, depression and coping with long-term health challenges.

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships influence current patterns. It aims to help people understand their needs and make different choices in close relationships or when dealing with feelings of abandonment.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Nicola will talk through options and try approaches that match a person’s goals and preferences. She treats the choice as collaborative and adjusts the plan if something does not feel helpful.

If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the exact session formats before booking as the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by removing travel time or allowing shorter check-ins during a work break. It can also allow different ways of working, such as focusing on practical skills, paced conversations about past experiences, or coaching-style planning to manage everyday challenges.