Nicola Willmott, BACP

Nicola Willmott is a BACP-registered person-centred counsellor based in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience across the NHS, a bereavement charity, and private practice. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, loss and grief, low motivation, and challenges with self-esteem and confidence, bringing a calm, nonjudgmental presence to each session.

Nicola is a neurodivergent-affirming practitioner with a particular interest in adult ADHD, Autism and AuDHD, offering understanding and tailored support for clients whose experiences sit outside neurotypical frameworks. Her practice is informed by an integrative approach, allowing her to draw flexibly on psychodynamic ideas, transactional analysis, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to better meet individual needs.

As a counsellor who views clients as experts in their own stories, Nicola focuses on strengths and collaboration, helping people take courageous steps toward a more satisfying and balanced life. She aims to create a supportive environment where practical insight and emotional exploration come together to address the issues that matter most to each person.

Therapeutic approaches and online support with Nicola

Nicola draws on Client-Centred Therapy to provide a respectful, empathetic space where clients lead the pace and focus of sessions; this approach supports people working on self-esteem, motivation, and relationship concerns by emphasising understanding and personal values.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients notice and shift unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns. CBT offers structured tools and practical strategies that can be useful for anxiety, low mood, and everyday stressors.

Attachment-Based Therapy is another strand Nicola can bring into work when relationship patterns and early attachment experiences are influencing current difficulties. This approach explores how past relational dynamics shape present connections and self-image.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Nicola works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She views therapy as a joint exploration with licensed professionals and therapists guiding choices rather than prescribing a single route.

Online therapy with Nicola is available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility to fit around work, caregiving, or mobility needs. These options make it easier to access consistent support from home or another convenient location while maintaining a regular schedule and continuity of care.