Nicola Spence, BACP

Compassionate human-centred counsellor

Human centred care
Compassion focused support
Help with anxiety

About Nicola Spence

Nicola Spence is a UK-credentialed counsellor with three years of professional experience and accreditation from the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She supports people working through stress and anxiety, coping with grief and loss, challenges with motivation, self-esteem and confidence, and depression. Nicola adopts a human-centred, compassion-focused, and trauma-informed approach, holding that each person is shaped by their life experiences and brings unique strengths and difficulties to therapy. She does not rely on symptom checklists or diagnostic labels and acknowledges that this style of practice may not suit everyone.

Early sessions focus on exploring what brings someone to therapy and creating a shared understanding of their life story. From that foundation Nicola helps clients make connections between past experiences and the issues they face in the present, and she collaborates with them to plan the direction of therapy. Her role is to empower clients by offering choices and working together to set goals that feel relevant to their lives.

Nicola respects the courage required to be vulnerable and feels honoured when someone chooses to share their story. She has taken this step herself several times and values the therapeutic relationship as central to the healing process, welcoming the opportunity to meet people who decide to work with her.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, Anxiety Grief Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

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 3 years of professional experience.

Is Nicola Spence a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds accreditation with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

In which languages does Nicola Spence provide therapy?

Nicola 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 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 canceled 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.

Therapeutic approaches for online support and connection

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take practical steps toward a meaningful life, even when difficult thoughts and feelings are present. It can be useful for anxiety, low motivation, and struggles with coping. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships influence current patterns of relating and emotion regulation - it can be particularly helpful for people dealing with relationship difficulties, attachment wounds, or intimacy concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening, unconditional acceptance, and collaboration, creating space for clients to explore their experiences at their own pace and build self-trust.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Nicola will work collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they will review options and adapt techniques over time so the work feels relevant and achievable.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, maintain continuity during life changes, and access support from familiar surroundings while working with licensed professionals and therapists who can tailor the approach to individual circumstances.

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