Nicola Ellis, BACP
Nicola Ellis trained in counselling and psychology and brings six years of practice to her work in the United Kingdom.
About Nicola
Nicola Ellis trained in counselling and psychology and brings six years of practice to her work in the United Kingdom. She is a BACP-registered counsellor and offers a calm, approachable presence for people who feel overwhelmed or stuck. Nicola writes plainly and keeps sessions focused on what matters to each person.
She uses a person-centred way of working, which means conversations follow the client’s pace and priorities. Nicola also draws on attachment ideas to look at how earlier relationships shape current feelings and reactions.
Background and approach
Hypnotherapy techniques and mindfulness tools are used where they suit someone’s goals. Nicola helps people talk through anxiety, stress and low mood and also supports those coping with grief and relationship challenges. She has experience with issues such as ADHD, addictions, eating and sleeping problems, and sexual and intimacy-related concerns.
Additional areas addressed include abandonment, attachment difficulties, body image and caring for someone with chronic illness. Sessions aim to be practical and straightforward. Nicola will work with each person to set achievable steps, build coping skills and notice patterns that get in the way.
Progress is discussed openly so the plan can change if needed. Therapy is available online by video, phone, live chat or text messaging, and Nicola welcomes people from the UK and beyond. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the stated process.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 376904 | April 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
- Self esteem
- Depression
- ADHD
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Hoarding
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Trichotillomania
- Visually impaired
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Nicola lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Hypnotherapy
- Imago Relationship Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
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
She may also use mindfulness techniques to help manage racing thoughts and emotional overwhelm. Mindfulness involves simple breathing and awareness exercises that can be practised between sessions to reduce reactivity and improve focus.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Nicola works together with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and comfort level, and she adjusts the plan as problems change or progress is made. This collaborative way helps clients feel more involved in decisions about their care.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues help, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging suit people who prefer writing or who want flexible, on-the-go contact. These options make counselling easier to fit around work, family or travel commitments, and they let people choose the style that helps them engage best.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does Nicola help with?
Nicola supports people with stress, anxiety, low mood and grief. She also works with concerns such as ADHD, addictions, eating and sleeping problems and relationship difficulties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is person-centred and collaborative. She follows the client’s pace and adapts methods like mindfulness and hypnotherapy to suit individual needs.
What is Nicola's professional background?
She has six years of clinical experience and holds degrees in counselling and psychology. Nicola combines academic knowledge with a pragmatic counselling approach.
Where is Nicola based and what credential does she hold?
She practises in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English. Nicola accepts clients from other countries and can work with international clients in English.
What session formats are offered?
Therapy can be delivered by video call, telephone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with Nicola?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. You can then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s stated process.
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