Nicola Spence, BACP
Human-centred, compassion-focused therapist
- Trauma informed
- Collaborative planning
- Empowerment focused
About Nicola Spence
Nicola Spence is a UK-credentialed therapist with three years of professional experience and membership in the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), a recognised professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists. She has supported people through stress and anxiety, grief and loss, motivation challenges, self-esteem and confidence concerns, and depression, bringing a human-centred, compassion-focused, and trauma-informed perspective to her work.
Her practice emphasises a collaborative exploration of what brings each person to therapy. Nicola seeks to build a shared understanding of an individual's life story and to make connections between past experiences and current difficulties. Her role is to offer choice, to empower clients, and to work together to plan the direction of therapy rather than relying on symptom checklists or diagnostic labels. She does not use symptom lists or diagnostic labels and notes that this style may not suit people seeking a diagnostic-driven approach.
Nicola values the courage it takes to be vulnerable and regards the therapeutic relationship as central to meaningful change. She approaches each person with respect and empathy, recognising unique strengths and challenges and supporting clients as they explore practical and personal pathways forward.
Her practice emphasises a collaborative exploration of what brings each person to therapy. Nicola seeks to build a shared understanding of an individual's life story and to make connections between past experiences and current difficulties. Her role is to offer choice, to empower clients, and to work together to plan the direction of therapy rather than relying on symptom checklists or diagnostic labels. She does not use symptom lists or diagnostic labels and notes that this style may not suit people seeking a diagnostic-driven approach.
Nicola values the courage it takes to be vulnerable and regards the therapeutic relationship as central to meaningful change. She approaches each person with respect and empathy, recognising unique strengths and challenges and supporting clients as they explore practical and personal pathways forward.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems Systemic Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Nicola Spence have?
Nicola Spence has three years of professional experience as a therapist in the United Kingdom.
Is Nicola Spence a registered therapist?
Yes. She holds the BACP credential - membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
In which languages does Nicola Spence provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Nicola Spence located?
She is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Nicola Spence as my therapist?
You can work with Nicola Spence through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Nicola Spence work with international clients?
Nicola Spence does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Nicola Spence 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 straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with a 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.
Evidence-based approaches for online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and develop psychological flexibility. It teaches practical skills to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being driven by them, which can be useful for stress, anxiety, and motivation difficulties.Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns of connection and trust. It can support people working through relationship challenges, intimacy-related difficulties, grief, and patterns rooted in attachment experiences.
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space in which the client leads the pace and content of sessions. This approach emphasises empathy and acceptance and can help people build self-understanding, self-esteem, and confidence.
Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work itself. Nicola will collaborate with clients to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the focus over time as progress and priorities evolve.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit support into busy lives. These options allow registered professionals and therapists to maintain continuity of care, respond to changing schedules, and provide timely support from wherever a client is located within the same country.