Nicola Newman, BACP
Nicola Newman helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or difficult life changes.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- +11 more
About Nicola
Nicola Newman helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or difficult life changes. She works with clients struggling with addiction, low self-esteem, relationship strain and grief. Nicola writes in a straightforward way and aims to make the first step feel easier for a worried parent or anyone feeling unsure about counselling.
She offers short-term and longer conversations that focus on what matters to the individual. Nicola adapts how she talks and what she suggests to fit each person’s situation.
Background and approach
Sessions are collaborative and paced to match what someone can manage right now. Nicola is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and has three years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. That background includes helping people work through anger, trauma and abuse, and challenges related to parenting and family problems.
Her practice also covers a range of related concerns such as ADHD, body image, control issues, and drug and alcohol addiction. Nicola pays attention to how money worries, guilt, shame or attachment issues can affect mood and behaviour. People meet her for practical support around career shifts, coping with loss, and rebuilding confidence after setbacks.
She aims to create a respectful space where goals are clear and achievable. Nicola encourages small, steady changes that fit into everyday life.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 402308 | February 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
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Control issues
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Jealousy
- Men's issues
- Money and financial issues
- Paranoia
- Self-love
- Women's issues
Online support
Another familiar method emphasises talking through feelings and the impact of past events on current behaviour. This approach helps with trauma, attachment concerns and relationship difficulties by making patterns clearer and offering different ways to respond.
Finding the right way of working is a joint process. Nicola will listen to what you want to achieve, try a few approaches, and adjust how you work together based on your goals and preferences. The plan can change as progress is made and priorities shift.
Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video works well for deeper conversational work, phone can be a good option when bandwidth is limited, and messaging suits brief check-ins or step-by-step tasks. These formats give flexibility for appointments around work, childcare or other commitments and make regular contact easier to keep up with.
Frequently asked
What sorts of problems does Nicola help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction and related issues such as grief, anger and relationship difficulties.
How would a session feel in terms of style?
Sessions are practical and collaborative, with conversation adapted to each person’s needs and pace.
What is her professional background?
Nicola has three years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom supporting people with a range of emotional and behavioural concerns.
Which credentials and location apply?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with Nicola if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is delivered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what suits the client.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the steps to begin counselling?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
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