Nicola Lilley, BACP, NCPS

Nicola commonly uses an integrative mix of evidence-based techniques that are easy to use in online sessions. One approach focuses on building practical coping skills - identifying triggers, trying small behaviour changes and practising grounding or breathing techniques to reduce stress and anxiety. This suits people who want concrete steps to manage day-to-day symptoms.

Another strand emphasises talking through relationship and attachment patterns. Sessions look at how past experiences shape current connections and then try different ways of communicating and setting boundaries. This helps with intimacy concerns, abandonment or communication problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Nicola will listen to your situation and goals, then suggest which techniques to try first. The plan is collaborative and can change as needs evolve so you keep what helps and drop what does not.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit a break at work, live chat suits quick check-ins, and text messaging supports ongoing short reflections. These options make it easier to fit therapy around daily life and to use methods that match how you like to communicate.