Nicola Willmott, BACP

Nicola Willmott is a BACP registered counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience across the NHS, a bereavement charity and private practice. She works from a person-centred foundation that honours each client as the expert in their own life and draws on her training to offer supportive, nonjudgmental care. Nicola is neurodivergent affirming and has a particular interest in adult ADHD, Autism and AuDHD, bringing sensitivity to the specific strengths and challenges that can arise for neurodivergent adults.

Her clinical work focuses on common and impactful concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, loss and grief, motivation, self-esteem and confidence. Nicola describes an integrative approach to therapy, using psychodynamic ideas, transactional analysis and cognitive behavioural therapy flexibly to better understand presenting difficulties and to tailor the work to each person. She aims to meet clients where they are, helping them notice existing resources and build new ways of coping.

Nicola recognises that taking the first step toward change requires courage and offers steady professional support through that process. BACP refers to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, indicating professional membership and adherence to recognised standards of practice.

Approaches that guide online therapy and support

Client-Centred Therapy places the person and their experience at the centre of the work, offering warm, empathetic listening to help someone explore their thoughts and feelings and build self-understanding - it is useful for issues like low self-esteem, motivation and relationship concerns.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours, equipping people with practical strategies to manage symptoms of anxiety, stress and depression.

Mindfulness Therapy introduces simple attention and awareness practices to reduce reactivity and increase present-moment coping; it can support stress management, emotional regulation and overall resilience.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Nicola will work collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences, adapting techniques as the relationship and work evolve.

Online therapy with Nicola is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for people balancing work, family or mobility considerations. These options make it possible to maintain continuity of care and to access regular support from registered professionals in ways that suit an individual’s schedule and comfort.