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Nichola Johnson

BACP · United Kingdom

A listening-led counsellor who builds on your strengths

Experience
4 years
Practising in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Session type
Online only

About Nichola

Nichola Johnson combines several years of practical counselling work with a straightforward, people-focused way of supporting others. She believes the client is the expert in their own story and looks to build on each person’s strengths. Nichola aims to make the first steps toward change feel doable and respectful of each person’s pace.

She uses a client-centred approach that keeps the conversation focused on what matters to the individual. Sessions are often used to talk through relationship difficulties, struggles with anxiety or depression, and issues tied to trauma and abuse.

Background and approach

Nichola also helps with parenting pressures, addictive behaviours, low self-esteem, grief, and coping with life changes. Practical concerns like jealousy, career stress, eating difficulties and anger are also within her areas of work. People can expect a calm, listening-led style that draws out their own resources and choices.

The aim is to support small, manageable steps rather than sudden fixes. Nichola holds BACP, which indicates professional registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She has four years of experience working in counselling roles across the UK.

Sessions are conducted in English and Nichola accepts international clients. Her approach suits people who want a respectful, collaborative space to talk and to try different ways of coping and moving forward.

What Nichola works with

Primary focus
Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseParenting issues
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How Nichola works

Client-Centred Therapy

Listed by Nichola among the ways they work.

Sessions & fees

How client-centred approaches work online

Client-Centred Therapy places the person’s experience at the heart of the work. The therapist listens without judgement and helps the client identify their own goals and solutions. This approach is useful for issues such as low self-esteem, anxiety, depression and relationship worries where feeling heard is an important first step.

The process of choosing the right approach is collaborative. Nichola will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences and will adapt the way she works to fit those aims. Together they decide what feels most helpful and practical as therapy progresses.

Online formats make it easier to fit counselling into a busy life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual contact feels important. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging suit people who prefer typing or need flexible, on-the-go contact. These options provide greater flexibility and access for people living in different places or with varied schedules.
Session lengthTypically 50 minutes
Client agesAdults, 18 and over
FeesSubscription via BetterHelp, cancel anytime
InsuranceNot billed directly

Questions people ask

What concerns does Nichola help with?
She supports people facing relationship problems, trauma and abuse, parenting stress, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety and addictions, among other issues.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is client-centred, focusing on listening and helping people draw on their own strengths to make change at a comfortable pace.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of professional experience working in counselling roles in the United Kingdom.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds BACP with registration through the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does she offer?
Work can be arranged via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging according to preference.
How are costs and subscriptions handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
4 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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