Nicola Heaps, BACP
UK therapist specializing in grief and relationships
- Grief and bereavement
- Relationship support
- Stress and anxiety
About Nicola Heaps
Nicola Heaps is a UK-based therapist and a registered member of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, reflecting her professional training and adherence to recognised practice standards. She works with people facing a wide range of challenges, including stress and anxiety, relationship difficulties, parenting and family issues, grief and loss, and the emotional impact of illness or life-limiting conditions.
Nicola has developed specific experience supporting those coping with bereavement after suicide or the loss of a child, and she offers tailored end-of-life and terminal illness support. She also addresses trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and compassion fatigue, and she supports clients navigating adoption, attachment or blended family dynamics, chronic illness, and caregiving stress.
Her practice emphasises respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and sessions are designed to meet each person’s unique needs. Nicola aims to create a collaborative space where clients can explore difficulties and begin to notice change in how they feel and relate. Taking the first step to sign up can require courage; Nicola presents that step as an important beginning toward feeling differently than one does now.
Nicola has developed specific experience supporting those coping with bereavement after suicide or the loss of a child, and she offers tailored end-of-life and terminal illness support. She also addresses trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and compassion fatigue, and she supports clients navigating adoption, attachment or blended family dynamics, chronic illness, and caregiving stress.
Her practice emphasises respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and sessions are designed to meet each person’s unique needs. Nicola aims to create a collaborative space where clients can explore difficulties and begin to notice change in how they feel and relate. Taking the first step to sign up can require courage; Nicola presents that step as an important beginning toward feeling differently than one does now.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Family conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemDepressionCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Nicola Heaps have?
Nicola Heaps has 3 years of experience.
Is Nicola Heaps a registered therapist?
Yes. She is a registered member of the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
In which languages does Nicola Heaps provide therapy?
Nicola provides therapy in English.
Where is Nicola Heaps located?
Nicola is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Nicola Heaps as my therapist?
You can work with Nicola through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Nicola Heaps work with international clients?
No. Nicola does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Nicola Heaps cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist'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 that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Client-Centered and Solution-Focused Online Support
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a warm, empathetic space where the client leads the conversation and the therapist responds with understanding and acceptance; this approach is useful for exploring grief, relationship concerns, self-esteem issues, and emotional distress. Solution-Focused Therapy is brief and goal-oriented, concentrating on practical steps and strengths to help clients move toward specific changes - it can be especially helpful for stress, coping with life changes, and relationship or parenting challenges.Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process and Nicola works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best. Registered professionals and therapists often blend methods to match a client’s needs, goals, and preferences, and Nicola supports clients in choosing a way of working that feels realistic and manageable.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit therapy around daily life and to access support from home or while travelling. These options help make ongoing engagement more achievable for people balancing work, family, or health demands.