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Nicola Ellis

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Nicola Ellis

United Kingdom

Person-centred counsellor blending psychology and care

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  • Men's wellbeing focus
  • BACP member
  • Six years' experience

About Nicola

Nicola Ellis is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who combines psychology and person-centred counselling in her practice. She holds a BA (Hons) in Person-Centred Counselling and a BSc (Hons) in Psychology and uses that background to listen and respond to each person's needs. Nicola aims to make the first step less daunting and offers a warm, non-judgemental space to talk about what matters to you.

She helps people who are facing stress, anxiety, low mood, grief, relationship difficulties, or feeling overwhelmed by life changes. Nicola takes a client-led, flexible approach so sessions move at a pace that suits the individual. She works with practical concerns such as sleep, eating, career strain and parenting pressures as well as longer-standing issues including attachment and trauma.

Nichola draws on approaches such as attachment-based work and client-centred practice to support reflection and change. She may also use mindfulness techniques and hypnotherapy methods where appropriate, tailoring what she offers to the person in front of her. This means sessions can include talking, guided exercises and attention to how relationships affect wellbeing.

Nicola has six years' experience and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. That professional registration is part of how she keeps her practice accountable and connected to good standards.

Sessions are offered in English and Nicola accepts international clients. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the available times.

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Attachment-based work focuses on patterns in relationships and how past bonds influence present reactions; it can help people understand why they feel hurt or avoid closeness. Client-centred therapy puts the person's experience at the centre, using empathic listening and reflection to build trust and support personal insight. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple awareness practices to reduce stress and manage strong emotions in day-to-day life.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Nicola will talk with the person about their goals, history and preferences and then suggest which methods to try. The plan can change as therapy progresses, with regular check-ins to make sure the work is helpful and relevant.

Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions around work or family commitments and saving travel time. Some people prefer a shorter telephone check-in when they need a quick update, while others like video sessions for face-to-face conversation or text-based exchanges for ongoing reflection; please confirm the exact session options when you book. Working online can make attending sessions more manageable within a busy life and supports continuity when schedules change.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion 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 violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife 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 discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyHypnotherapyImago Relationship TherapyMindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

6+ years

Credentials

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems could I bring to sessions?

Nicola works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, addiction, ADHD, eating and sleeping problems, and coping with life changes.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her practice is client-led and person-centred, with an integrative approach that adapts to each person's needs and pace.

What is her background and experience?

She has six years' experience and combines a BSc (Hons) in Psychology with a BA (Hons) in Person-Centred Counselling.

Is she registered with a professional body and where is she based?

She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English and Nicola accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

The biography indicates Nicola offers online video, telephone and text-based sessions; confirm the exact current session options when booking.

How are sessions charged?

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?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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