Nicola Burgess , BACP

Nicola Burgess is a United Kingdom based therapist with seven years of counselling experience, supporting people through relationship difficulties, trauma, grief and a wide range of life challenges. She trained at Derby University and holds a BSc(Hons) in Person-Centred Counselling, a bachelor degree focused on client-centred approaches that emphasise empathy and the client-therapist relationship. Nicola is also a member of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Her practice embraces work with individuals facing relationship and family issues, abuse and narcissistic dynamics, attachment and adoption-related concerns, and the emotional aftermath of separation or loss. She has significant experience helping people manage anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, addiction, stress, low self-esteem and difficulties with intimacy, parenting and career transitions. Additional areas of focus include eating and sleeping difficulties, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and a range of attachment and personality-related struggles such as avoidant or dependent patterns.

Nicola offers an empathic, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore thoughts, feelings and behavioural patterns. She aims to empower people to build self-acceptance, improve communication and find practical ways to cope with change. Her availability is primarily Monday to Friday with some early evenings, and she is open to discussing appointment days and times that suit each person.

Taking the first step to seek counselling can feel courageous; Nicola provides steady support and collaboration throughout the therapeutic journey to help clients work toward greater wellbeing and more fulfilling relationships.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Nicola works from client-centred and narrative foundations, and often draws on solution-focused techniques to help people move forward. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening, empathy and creating a supportive relationship so a person can explore feelings and grow self-acceptance - it is helpful for low self-esteem, relationship struggles and general emotional distress. Narrative therapy looks at the stories people tell about their lives and helps separate the person from the problem, which can be useful for trauma, identity issues and patterns that feel entrenched. Solution-focused therapy concentrates on practical steps and small, achievable changes, making it a good option for people who want targeted strategies for specific problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Nicola works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences, and adjusts the focus as progress and priorities evolve. The collaboration helps clients feel involved in shaping their own care.

Online therapy with Nicola is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging, providing flexibility to fit therapy into busy lives. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care across schedules and life demands, while allowing therapists and licensed professionals to offer consistent, goal-oriented support from different locations.