Nicola Ellis, BACP

Nicola Ellis is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with six years of practice. She trained in person-centred counselling and holds a BA (Hons) in Person-Centred Counselling plus a BSc (Hons) in Psychology. Nicola aims to make first contact calm and straightforward for people who are nervous about starting therapy.

Her style is warm and non-judgemental. Sessions focus on what matters to the person in front of her and move at a pace that feels comfortable. Nicola combines listening with gentle direction so people can make sense of difficult feelings and decide on practical next steps.

Nicola helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, low mood, grief and relationship difficulties. She also supports concerns such as self-esteem, addiction, ADHD, eating and sleeping problems, career strain and coping with big life changes. Additional areas of focus include attachment issues, adoption and foster care, caregiver stress and chronic health challenges.

Her approach is person-centred and integrative, drawing on attachment-based ideas, mindfulness and hypnotherapy where these fit the client's needs. Nicola believes in working collaboratively to find methods that suit each individual rather than applying one fixed model.

Sessions are available by video call, telephone, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different schedules. Nicola accepts international clients and uses a subscription model for sessions that can be cancelled at any time.

To get started, a short matching questionnaire is completed and sessions are scheduled based on therapist availability.

Online approaches that suit different needs

Nicola uses attachment-based ideas to help people understand patterns in close relationships and how early bonds can affect current feelings. This approach can be useful for people struggling with intimacy, abandonment concerns or attachment issues.

She also works in a client-centred way, which means sessions are driven by the person's priorities. The counsellor listens without judgement and follows the client's pace, helping them clarify goals and find their own solutions.

Mindfulness is folded into sessions when it fits; simple mindfulness techniques can help reduce anxiety, improve sleep and provide calm during stressful moments.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options and decide collaboratively which methods match the client's needs, goals and preferences. That choice can change as therapy progresses.

Online formats used include video calls, telephone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video works well for a deeper conversational feel, phone calls can suit those with lower bandwidth or who prefer not to be on camera, and messaging allows brief check-ins or flexible scheduling. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving or travel and increase access for people who cannot attend in person.