Nicola Biggs, NCPS

Nicola Biggs welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, relationship strain or life changes. She is a counsellor who works with individuals on issues such as trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, addiction, grief and depression. Nicola uses a calm, person-centred way of working so people set the pace and direction of their own therapy.

Nicola trained as an integrative psychotherapist and has six years of professional experience. Her background includes work in a local grammar school and with Bucks Mind before moving into private practice. She holds the NCPS credential which is listed here as supplied.

In sessions Nicola combines client-centred listening with practical tools from solution-focused and mindfulness approaches. She also draws on psychodynamic and trauma-focused ideas when they help make sense of patterns and painful memories. The aim is to help people feel steadier and more able to make choices that suit their life.

Nicola pays attention to the small, everyday steps that lead to change. She helps people work through attachment and abandonment concerns, family and relationship problems, workplace stress and parenting strains. People can expect straightforward conversation, gentle challenge and support to try new ways of coping.

Her work is suited to people navigating separation or blended family issues, veterans facing service-related difficulties, young adults finding their way, and those dealing with isolation or midlife shifts. Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients by online formats.

Approaches that suit online working

Nicola often combines client-centred work with mindfulness and trauma-focused methods. Client-Centred Therapy means the person sets the pace and topics while the counsellor listens without directing the story; this helps when someone needs time to feel understood. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce overwhelm and manage anxiety in everyday moments. Trauma-Focused Therapy looks at the impact of painful events and uses careful, paced techniques to help people feel less dominated by those memories.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Nicola will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences. That choice can shift as therapy continues, and she reviews progress so the plan stays relevant and helpful.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face dialogue, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits brief check-ins and messaging supports ongoing reflection between meetings. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, caring duties or travel while keeping therapeutic continuity.