Nicola "Nicky" McCaffrey, BACP
Nicola "Nicky" McCaffrey uses a person-centred approach to counselling.
About Nicola
Nicola "Nicky" McCaffrey uses a person-centred approach to counselling. She creates a calm, non-judgemental space where people can say what they think and feel. Nicky aims to make clients feel heard and accepted so they can start to make changes in their lives.
She helps with common concerns such as stress, anxiety, low mood and trouble sleeping. She also supports people with relationship worries, grief, anger and questions about identity.
Background and approach
Additional focus areas include ADHD, body image, attachment concerns and coping with life changes. Nicky blends client-centred work with practical strategies from cognitive behavioural therapy, so sessions can include both listening and skill-building. Conversations may cover coping tools, decision-making options or steps to manage difficult feelings.
The emphasis is on understandable, useful ideas rather than jargon. Her background includes work in Talking Therapies and support for people in suicidal distress. Nicky has experience supporting people who identify as neurodivergent and those within LGBTQI+ communities.
This experience informs how she adapts sessions to individual needs. She holds BACP accreditation, which is noted as her professional credential. Nicky has five years of experience in counselling settings and works remotely with people across the United Kingdom.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 399944 | March 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
- LGBT
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trichotillomania
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Nicola lists
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Online support
Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The counsellor will talk through what you want to change and how you prefer to work, then suggest ways to proceed. This collaborative planning means sessions can be relaxed listening, skills-focused work, or a mix of both depending on your goals.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and reading non-verbal cues. Phone sessions can fit into a short break and use less bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging allow brief check-ins, written reflections or a flexible way to work between longer sessions. These options make counselling easier to fit around work, family and travel commitments, while keeping the focus on steady progress and practical tools.
Frequently asked
What concerns does this counsellor address?
Areas of focus include stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and sleep problems. Additional topics include grief, relationship issues, ADHD and life purpose.
How would sessions feel in terms of approach?
Sessions are mainly client-centred with elements of cognitive behavioural therapy. That means time is given to being heard, alongside practical strategies when useful.
What is the counsellor's background?
She has five years of experience working in counselling settings and in Talking Therapies, including support for people in suicidal distress.
What credentials and region are noted?
She is registered with BACP and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and is provided via a subscription model. The subscription can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with this counsellor?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. You can then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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