Counsellor profile
Nicola Longson, BACP
United Kingdom
BACP counsellor - Anger and anxiety
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- CredentialsBACP
- RegistrationBACP, United Kingdom / 381944
- Experience5 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationUnited Kingdom
About
- Client-centred approach
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
About Nicola
Nicola Longson is a BACP-registered counsellor working in the United Kingdom with five years of clinical experience. She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem and relationship difficulties. Nicola also addresses sleep problems, grief, parenting strains, career worries, bipolar and depression related concerns and ADHD.
In sessions she uses straightforward, conversational work. Nicola listens to what matters most and helps people name patterns that make life harder. She draws on client-centred methods to focus on the person rather than a checklist.
Nicola also uses cognitive behavioural techniques to look at how thoughts, feelings and actions interact. That approach is practical and often helps with daily stress, anger that comes up at work or home, and low mood. Mindfulness exercises are offered to help with grounding and managing strong feelings when they arise.
When trauma or past abuse is part of the picture, Nicola brings trauma-focused ways of working into sessions. This means paying attention to safety, pacing, and building skills before tackling painful memories. Her practical aim is to help people notice small changes they can make that ease day-to-day strain.
Her style is direct and respectful. Nicola asks questions, reflects back what she hears, and works with clients to set realistic steps. To begin, she invites people to use the site matching process and book an initial session to see how the working relationship feels.
How sessions work
How her approaches guide online sessions
Nicola uses client-centred therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy as core ways of working in sessions. Client-centred therapy means the focus is on the person’s concerns and priorities, with the counsellor listening and reflecting to help clarify feelings and choices. Cognitive behavioural therapy looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions and gives practical strategies for changing unhelpful patterns, which can help with anger and everyday stress.She also draws on mindfulness techniques to help people notice bodily sensations and strong emotions without being overwhelmed. These short grounding practices can be useful between sessions as well as during them. Together, these approaches are tools to try rather than fixed rules, and Nicola will work alongside a client to decide which methods suit their goals and situation.
Session logistics are not specified in the biography, so please confirm the exact online session options before booking. Many people find online work helps fit therapy around busy days, makes it easier to have shorter check-ins during a lunch break, or removes travel time. Nicola will discuss practical arrangements during the first meeting and agree a format that fits the person’s needs and daily routine.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she address?
She helps people who snap at loved ones, struggle with mounting resentment, or feel frustrated at work. Anger is listed alongside stress, trauma and relationship concerns.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her work is client-centred and conversational, with practical steps added from CBT and mindfulness. Sessions focus on noticing patterns and building day-to-day skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Nicola has five years of professional experience working with a range of issues including trauma, family problems and mood concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the booking process.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.