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- Trauma informed
- Neurodiversity affirming
- Collaborative approach
About Nicola
Nicola Fiveash is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with five years of experience. She works with people facing grief, loss, trauma and abuse, stress, anxiety and life changes. Nicola also supports those who identify as neurodivergent and people coping with relationship and parenting strains.
Nicola takes an integrative approach and draws on several well known methods to match each person’s needs. She uses person-centred work to give clients space to say what matters, cognitive behavioural techniques to look at thoughts and behaviours, and psychodynamic ideas to notice patterns from the past. The work is collaborative and tailored to the individual.
Her practice pays attention to trauma and neurodiversity. Nicola emphasises safety, autonomy and respect for different ways of experiencing the world. Sessions aim to create a calm, compassionate setting where difficult feelings can be spoken about without judgement.
Nicola helps people who feel overwhelmed, stuck or unsure how to move forward. She also addresses issues such as low mood, sleep problems, body image, addiction and compassion fatigue. Practical skills and reflective work are often combined to suit the person’s goals.
She believes being heard with warmth and empathy supports change. Nicola invites people to build on their own strengths and to take steps at a pace that feels manageable. To begin, readers should use the site’s Start Therapy flow to match and schedule a session.
Nicola takes an integrative approach and draws on several well known methods to match each person’s needs. She uses person-centred work to give clients space to say what matters, cognitive behavioural techniques to look at thoughts and behaviours, and psychodynamic ideas to notice patterns from the past. The work is collaborative and tailored to the individual.
Her practice pays attention to trauma and neurodiversity. Nicola emphasises safety, autonomy and respect for different ways of experiencing the world. Sessions aim to create a calm, compassionate setting where difficult feelings can be spoken about without judgement.
Nicola helps people who feel overwhelmed, stuck or unsure how to move forward. She also addresses issues such as low mood, sleep problems, body image, addiction and compassion fatigue. Practical skills and reflective work are often combined to suit the person’s goals.
She believes being heard with warmth and empathy supports change. Nicola invites people to build on their own strengths and to take steps at a pace that feels manageable. To begin, readers should use the site’s Start Therapy flow to match and schedule a session.
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How Nicola’s approaches translate to online counselling
Nicola uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centred Therapy among other methods. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and helps people act in line with their values despite difficult emotions. Client-Centred Therapy offers a space where the person leads the conversation and is met with empathy and non-judgement, which suits people who need time to find their own answers.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Nicola will discuss different methods together and choose what fits the person’s needs, goals and preferences. The process is collaborative and she adapts techniques as the work unfolds.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make therapy easier to fit into busy routines, help people join from different locations, and reduce travel time. They can also allow for shorter check-ins when needed or for sessions that do not require video, depending on what the therapist offers. Discussing practical arrangements during the matching step helps ensure sessions suit daily life and commitments.
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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
See below
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Nicola commonly help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, life changes, ADHD, addictions and depression, among other issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is integrative and person-centred, combining practical techniques with reflective exploration in a calm, non-judgemental way.
What experience does she have?
Nicola has five years of experience working with people facing grief, trauma, anxiety and neurodivergent needs.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How is pricing handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.