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Nicola Burgess

BACP

Nicola Burgess, BACP

Therapist in the UK

Nicola is a BACP therapist in the UK.

  • 7+ years of experience
  • Focus areas include Relationship issues, Family conflicts
  • Approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Narrative Therapy
● Accepting new clients
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About Nicola

Nicola Burgess is a United Kingdom based therapist with seven years of professional experience who trained with a BSc(Hons) in Person-Centred Counselling from Derby University and holds BACP accreditation - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She works with people facing a broad range of concerns, from relationship difficulties with family, friends or partners, to trauma and abusive or narcissistic relationships. Nicola has supported clients through grief and loss in many forms, including bereavement, divorce and other life transitions, and she is experienced in helping people who struggle with motivation, self-worth, confidence and feelings of isolation.

Her practice addresses a wide spectrum of issues such as anxiety, stress, addictions, eating and sleeping problems, parenting and career concerns, as well as attachment and adoption-related needs. Nicola provides a warm, empathic space where thoughts and emotions can be explored without judgment, offering listening and practical support to help clients feel understood and clearer about their next steps. She aims to empower people to build greater self-acceptance and resilience, drawing on person-centred principles to centre each person’s experience.

Nicola works Monday to Friday with some early evening availability and is open to discussing which days and times will suit individual needs. She encourages taking the first step toward change and remains committed to supporting and empowering clients throughout their therapeutic journey. She often cites Carl Rogers: "The ultimate goal is not perfection, but self acceptance and self love."

Areas of expertise

Experience

7+ years

Credentials

BACP

Languages

English

Focus areas

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GriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCompassion fatigueADHD

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support

Nicola brings together client-centred, narrative and solution-focused ideas to tailor online therapy to each person's needs. Client-Centred Therapy emphasises empathy and unconditional positive regard, helping people build self-worth and navigate relationship or identity concerns by placing the client's experience at the centre of the work. Narrative Therapy focuses on separating a person from their problems, allowing difficulties such as trauma, attachment struggles or limiting stories about the self to be explored and rewritten in ways that open up choice and meaning. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on strengths, small steps and practical goals, which can be useful for managing stress, anxiety, addictive behaviours and life transitions by identifying what is already working and building from there.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Nicola works with clients to identify which methods feel most helpful based on their goals, preferences and the issues they bring, adapting techniques as progress evolves rather than relying on a single fixed model.

Online therapy with Nicola is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to provide practical flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, remove travel barriers and sustain continuity of support across weekdays and some early evenings when needed, while allowing registered professionals and therapists to maintain consistent, focused therapeutic work.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Nicola Burgess have?

Nicola Burgess has seven years of counselling experience.

Is Nicola Burgess a registered therapist?

Yes. She holds BACP accreditation, which refers to membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

In which languages does Nicola Burgess provide therapy?

Nicola provides therapy in English.

Where is Nicola Burgess located?

Nicola is based in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Nicola Burgess as my therapist?

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

Does Nicola Burgess work with international clients?

No. Nicola does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Nicola Burgess 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 to match 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.

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