Nicola Cawley, NCPS
Nicola Cawley is a counsellor and psychotherapist based in the United Kingdom.
About Nicola
Nicola Cawley is a counsellor and psychotherapist based in the United Kingdom. She holds the NCPS credential and brings seven years of professional experience to her work. Nicola aims to create a calm, respectful space where people can speak openly about what matters most to them.
She focuses on issues such as stress, anxiety, grief and depression. Nicola also helps people who are coping with life changes, relationship troubles, or feelings of low self-worth.
Background and approach
Her practice includes support around trauma and abuse as well as problems like abandonment, attachment and codependency. Nicola uses a mix of client-centred, psychodynamic and solution-focused approaches. In sessions she listens closely, reflects what she hears, and helps people spot patterns that affect their mood and relationships.
She also works with practical steps to move forward and try out different ways of coping. People can expect a compassionate, non-judgemental style. Nicola aims to offer clear, steady support while helping clients set realistic goals.
She encourages small, practical changes alongside deeper reflection. If someone wants to begin, the usual process is to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions. Nicola works online by video, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different needs.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| NCPS | NCS16-03164 | August 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Nicola works with
Everything Nicola lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
Approaches Nicola lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Psychodynamic Therapy looks at past patterns and how early relationships shape current feelings and reactions. It can help people make sense of recurring difficulties such as attachment or commitment issues.
Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, achievable steps and on what works now. It suits people who want clear, short-term goals and practical ways to cope with stress or life changes.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Nicola will collaborate with each person to choose or combine methods based on their needs, goals and preferences. This is done together so clients know why certain ideas or exercises are tried.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls are good for face-to-face conversation, phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited, live chat can fit brief check-ins, and text-based messaging helps when someone prefers to write. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, family and daily life while still getting steady support from a registered or accredited professional.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Nicola help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief and depression. Nicola also addresses trauma and abuse alongside relationship-related issues and life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm and non-judgemental with a focus on listening. Sessions combine reflective listening and practical strategies to help clients move forward.
How much experience does she have?
Nicola has seven years of professional experience working as a counsellor and psychotherapist in the United Kingdom.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed with the NCPS credential and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and regions are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Nicola offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, and cost varies with location and therapist availability.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by clicking the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
Update or remove this listing
Ask us to correct details or take the page down.
Contact usMore counsellors who work with Stress & Anxiety
All of themSamantha McEwan
BACP
4 years in practice BACP
Experienced BACP counsellor for stress and trauma
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship
- Trauma and Abuse
James Maynard
BACP
3 years in practice BACP
Supportive integrative counsellor for everyday challenges
- Stress & Anxiety
- Trauma and Abuse
- Grief
Ashleigh Brown
BACP
6 years in practice BACP
Practical, compassionate therapy focused on everyday change
- Stress & Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and Abuse