Nicola Vernon, BACP

Nicola Vernon is a person-centered counsellor with 20 years of experience working with adults, children, young people, and families across the United Kingdom. She supports people facing depression, anxiety including social anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, addictions, childhood trauma, and a wide range of other concerns such as grief and bereavement. Nicola has particular experience helping children and families navigate loss and bereavement, and she brings that background to work with adults and younger clients alike.

Her practice emphasizes a calm, non-judgemental space where clients can explore feelings and understand how past and present experiences influence emotional responses. Nicola works at each client’s pace, aiming to create a sense of being heard and respected while gently guiding reflection and change. She has additional training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy, and further qualifications in counselling supervision, family bereavement and life story work, inner child work, and trauma-informed approaches. Nicola holds the BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and she currently offers appointments on evenings and weekends to improve access for people with busy schedules.

Approaches that guide online support

Nicola works from a client-centered perspective that places the individual’s experience at the heart of therapy - this approach focuses on empathetic listening and helping clients explore their feelings at their own pace, and it often benefits people managing grief, relationship issues, or general distress. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical method that helps clients identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; CBT can be effective for anxiety, depression, and specific day-to-day coping challenges. In addition, Solution-Focused Therapy is part of her toolkit - this brief approach concentrates on identifying strengths and building clear steps toward achievable goals, which many clients find useful when seeking practical change.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Nicola will work with each person to consider their needs, preferences, and goals and will adapt methods over time to find the best fit. This collaborative stance helps ensure therapy aligns with what the client wants to accomplish.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for people balancing work, family, or other commitments. These formats make it easier to attend sessions from home or elsewhere, maintain continuity of care, and access support in ways that suit different communication styles and schedules.