Nicola Gordon-Thaxter , BACP

Nicola Gordon-Thaxter is licensed in the United Kingdom and brings three years of professional experience supporting people through stressful and anxious periods as well as relationship challenges. She works with each person respectfully and with sensitivity, aiming to create a compassionate space where concerns can be heard and explored.

Her approach is tailored to the individual - conversations and treatment plans are adapted to match the unique needs and circumstances of each client. Nicola recognises that taking the first step toward a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage, and she is committed to providing steady support throughout that journey. She aims to help clients build practical tools and insights that suit their goals and everyday lives.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating an accepting, nonjudgmental space where the client leads the conversation and the therapist offers empathy and understanding. This approach helps people explore their feelings, clarify values, and build self-directed change, often supporting issues like relationship difficulties and self-esteem concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, goal-oriented method that examines the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. It provides structured tools and strategies to manage symptoms of anxiety, low mood, and stress by testing unhelpful thinking patterns and developing alternative coping skills.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Nicola will work together with each person to identify which methods and techniques best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as therapy progresses.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit support into a busy life and to continue work from different locations. These options allow for regular, ongoing contact with licensed professionals and therapists while accommodating varied schedules and communication styles.