Nicola Claydon, NCPS
UK counsellor for relationships and trauma
- Relationship and trauma support
- Accepting international clients
- Online sessions available
About Nicola Claydon
Nicola Claydon is a United Kingdom-licensed counsellor with four years of professional experience, combining three years in community and charity settings with ongoing work since May 2023. She holds the NCPS credential, a recognised professional counselling qualification that reflects formal training and practice in therapeutic work.
Nicola specialises in relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns and depression, and also offers support for compassion fatigue, addictions, LGBT issues, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, career matters, coping with life changes and ADHD. Her additional focus areas include adoption and foster care, abandonment, blended family issues, chronic illness and disability, codependency and other relational or personality-related concerns.
She approaches therapy from a stance that the individual is the expert in their own story and that strengths already present can be mobilised to address current challenges. Nicola draws on her training placements with adult survivors of sexual abuse, a bereavement support service for families affected by suicide, support for care workers during the pandemic and work with people in supported accommodation through Alabare, alongside clients seen in her private practice. She offers a nonjudgmental, supportive space in which to explore past events, gain clarity and move toward greater agency and well-being. Nicola is accepting new clients, including international clients, and provides sessions via video calls, phone, live chat and in-app messaging.
Nicola specialises in relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns and depression, and also offers support for compassion fatigue, addictions, LGBT issues, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, career matters, coping with life changes and ADHD. Her additional focus areas include adoption and foster care, abandonment, blended family issues, chronic illness and disability, codependency and other relational or personality-related concerns.
She approaches therapy from a stance that the individual is the expert in their own story and that strengths already present can be mobilised to address current challenges. Nicola draws on her training placements with adult survivors of sexual abuse, a bereavement support service for families affected by suicide, support for care workers during the pandemic and work with people in supported accommodation through Alabare, alongside clients seen in her private practice. She offers a nonjudgmental, supportive space in which to explore past events, gain clarity and move toward greater agency and well-being. Nicola is accepting new clients, including international clients, and provides sessions via video calls, phone, live chat and in-app messaging.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Nicola Claydon have?
Nicola Claydon has four years of professional experience.
Is Nicola Claydon a registered therapist?
Yes. Nicola holds the NCPS credential, which is a professional counselling qualification, and she is licensed to practise in the United Kingdom.
In which languages does Nicola Claydon provide therapy?
Nicola provides therapy in English.
Where is Nicola Claydon located?
Nicola is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Nicola Claydon as my therapist?
You can work with Nicola through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging.
Does Nicola Claydon work with international clients?
Yes. Nicola works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Nicola Claydon cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and Nicola's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with Nicola. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic approaches that suit online care
Nicola blends proven therapeutic methods to meet each client's needs. Attachment-Based Therapy explores the patterns of connection formed in early relationships and how those patterns affect current relationships and intimacy; it can be helpful for people dealing with abandonment, attachment difficulties and relational trauma. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating an empathetic, nonjudgmental space where the therapist follows the client’s lead, supporting work on self-esteem, life transitions and personal growth. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and develops practical strategies to manage symptoms of depression, anxiety, addiction and stress.Deciding which approach fits best is part of the therapeutic process. Nicola works collaboratively with clients to consider their goals, preferences and the issues they bring, adjusting methods over time so the approach remains relevant and effective for each person.
Online therapy with Nicola is offered by video call, phone, live chat and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for people with busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities or limited local options. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from different locations and choose the mode of communication that feels most comfortable for each client.