Nicola Willoughby, BACP
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief and loss
- Parenting support
About Nicola Willoughby
Her professional training includes a higher diploma in cognitive behavioural therapy - commonly known as CBT - and a foundation certificate in working with children and teenagers. Nicola has also completed additional training in bereavement and loss, domestic abuse, anxiety, anger, and emotional regulation. Over the years she has supported many children with ADHD or autism spectrum diagnoses, and she has worked with adults newly diagnosed with neurodiverse profiles, helping them recognise their strengths and unique qualities.
Nicola works from the belief that clients often hold the answers to their difficulties, and her role is to help uncover those insights, build resilience, and identify practical steps toward meaningful change. She aims to create a collaborative environment where clients can explore their challenges and develop strategies that reflect their individual values and goals.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Nicola Willoughby have?
Nicola has three years of experience, having worked in counselling since 2020.
Is Nicola Willoughby a registered therapist?
Yes. She is a registered member of the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
In which languages does Nicola Willoughby provide therapy?
Nicola provides therapy in English.
Where is Nicola Willoughby located?
Nicola is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Nicola Willoughby as my therapist?
You can work with Nicola through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Nicola Willoughby work with international clients?
Nicola does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Nicola Willoughby 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.
Integrative approaches and online support for trauma and life transitions
Nicola draws on integrative counselling and cognitive behavioural therapy to support people facing trauma, loss, parenting challenges, and major life changes. Integrative counselling combines elements from different therapeutic models so sessions are tailored to each individual's needs - this flexibility helps when problems are complex or involve multiple life areas. Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behaviour that contribute to distress and learning practical strategies to manage anxiety, panic, low mood, and unhelpful reactions.She also brings experience in bereavement-informed work, offering sensitive support for people processing loss and significant life transitions. Nicola approaches therapy as a collaborative process - she works with clients to explore goals, test different techniques, and find the combination of approaches that best fits the client's needs, preferences, and pace.
Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to fit therapy into busy or changing schedules. These formats increase flexibility and accessibility, allowing clients to engage from home or other convenient locations while working with registered professionals and therapists to address their concerns.