Nicola Murray , BACP

Nicola Murray is a therapist who works with adults feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or unsure of how to move forward. She emphasizes practical tools and collaborative work so people can manage life’s pressures more effectively and reconnect with their authentic selves. Nicola completed her initial training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - often called CBT - and draws on a range of therapeutic approaches to tailor support to each person’s needs. She is a member of the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which reflects her commitment to ongoing professional standards.

Nicola has particular experience and interest in intimacy in all its forms, anger and trust issues, anxiety, ADHD and OCD. She brings a calm, problem-solving focus to these concerns and helps clients build clearer patterns for coping, regulation and recovery. Nicola works collaboratively with people to find approaches that fit their values and life context.

For couples feeling stuck or frustrated by repeating patterns, Nicola offers couples work aimed at repair and reconnection. She supports partners who are facing communication breakdowns, mismatched desires or repeated arguments by teaching communication techniques, emotional regulation strategies, and step-by-step plans that address the needs of everyone in the relationship.

Approaches That Guide Online Sessions

Nicola often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, mood concerns and many practical life challenges.

Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationship patterns influence current connections and emotional responses. This approach can help people understand recurring relationship issues, trust difficulties and patterns of closeness or avoidance, and supports building more secure ways of relating.

For couples work Nicola weaves in elements from the Gottman Method to help partners improve communication, manage conflict and rebuild emotional connection through structured, evidence-informed exercises.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Nicola works collaboratively to discover what fits best for each person or couple. She considers the client’s goals, history and preferences when recommending techniques and remains flexible as needs evolve.

Online therapy with Nicola is available by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging, offering flexibility to fit sessions around work, family and daily life. These formats make it easier to access regular support from licensed professionals and to continue therapeutic progress without added travel or scheduling barriers.