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Nicola Kassam, BACP

Client-focused therapist for life transitions
  • Anxiety and stress
  • Family and relationships
  • Grief and loss

About Nicola Kassam

Nicola Kassam is a licensed professional therapist based in the United Kingdom who has supported clients from varied backgrounds and age groups across the globe. She brings five years of direct therapeutic experience alongside ten years of careers, employability, and welfare work within the further and higher education sector, combining practical vocational insight with emotional support.

Nicola works with people managing stress and anxiety, family conflicts, grief and loss, and those seeking greater motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. Her approach centers on creating an open, non-judgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored honestly, and where clients are invited to set goals that matter to them. Nicola holds BACP accreditation - membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which reflects adherence to professional standards and ongoing development.

She emphasizes collaboration and empowerment, helping individuals recognise strengths, build coping strategies, and take steps toward a more fulfilling life. Nicola values the courage it takes to seek change and aims to support and encourage people through that process with warmth and practical guidance.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsGriefSelf esteemCareer difficulties

Also Specializes In

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseEating disordersDepression

Additional Focus Areas

Adoption and foster careAutism and Asperger SyndromeChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Nicola Kassam have?

Nicola Kassam has five years of therapeutic experience.

Is Nicola Kassam a registered therapist?

Yes. She holds BACP accreditation, which is membership in the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

In which languages does Nicola Kassam provide therapy?

Therapy is provided in English.

Where is Nicola Kassam located?

Nicola Kassam is based in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Nicola Kassam as my therapist?

You can work with Nicola Kassam through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Nicola Kassam work with international clients?

Yes, Nicola Kassam works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Nicola Kassam 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, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just 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.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a compassionate, non-directive space where the client’s own perspective drives the work. It helps people build self-awareness, self-esteem, and clearer personal goals, and is useful for relationship concerns, low confidence, and everyday stress.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce rumination and increase present-moment awareness. It can be especially helpful for anxiety, stress, and coping with chronic pain or difficult emotions.

Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative style that helps people resolve mixed feelings and strengthen motivation for change. It supports work on goals such as lifestyle changes, recovery-related challenges, or improving day-to-day routines.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Nicola collaborates with each person to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the way she works as progress unfolds. Registered professionals often blend techniques to suit the individual rather than using a single fixed method.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text messaging make it easier to fit support into busy lives and to connect across distances. These options can increase accessibility, allow work around schedules, and let clients choose the format that feels most comfortable for them.

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