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Nicola Newman

Nicola Newman, BACP

United Kingdom 3 years in practice

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BACP counsellor - stress and addictions

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  • Stress and anxiety
  • Addictions support
  • Self esteem work

About Nicola

Nicola Newman is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family difficulties, and self-esteem concerns. Sessions are conducted in English and she does not take international clients at this time.

Nicola focuses on practical conversations that help clients manage everyday problems. She offers support for grief, anger, parenting challenges, career questions, and coping with life changes. She also helps people who are navigating ADHD-related difficulties and issues connected to attachment, body image, control, guilt and shame, and financial stress.

Her approach is based on evidence-based therapeutic techniques and she adapts discussions and plans to each person’s situation. Nicola aims to be respectful and sensitive in session and to work collaboratively on goals and steps that feel manageable. Sessions will include talking through current struggles, identifying patterns, and trying small, practical changes between meetings.

Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, people are asked to use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. If you need clarity on formats or timings, confirm the current session options before booking.

Nicola’s short professional history and the areas she specialises in make her a fit for people seeking straightforward, goal-focused support with stress, mood, addictive behaviours, and relationship or family pressures.

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Therapeutic approaches used and how they work

Nicola draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. One common method focuses on identifying thinking and behaviour patterns that keep problems going, then testing small changes in everyday life to reduce anxiety and low mood. This approach helps with stress, worry, and mild to moderate depression.

She also uses techniques that address addictive behaviours by mapping triggers, developing coping strategies, and building routines that reduce reliance on substances or actions. These practical steps aim to increase control and reduce harm over time.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Nicola will discuss options with each person and help decide what fits best based on goals, preferences and how problems show up day to day. The plan can change as progress is made and new priorities emerge.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals commonly work with people this way to maintain continuity of care and make appointments easier to schedule.

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Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

Experience

3+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family difficulties, self-esteem, grief, anger, parenting and related issues.

Which therapeutic style does she use?

Her work is based on evidence-based therapeutic techniques and she adapts the approach to each person’s needs and goals.

How much experience does she have?

She has three years of professional counselling experience in the United Kingdom.

What credential does she hold and where is she located?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients accepted?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?

Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time; specific fees depend on where you are based.

How do I get started with a first appointment?

Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the booking flow.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.

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