Nicola Young , BACP

Nicola Young is a BACP-registered therapist working in the United Kingdom who creates a calm, nonjudgmental space for people facing stress, anxiety, depression, loss and other life changes. She often supports those dealing with burnout, low self-confidence, anger, shame, relationship difficulties and compassion fatigue, and she values working with clients from diverse backgrounds.

As an integrative counsellor with a strong person-centred emphasis, Nicola works collaboratively at each person’s individual pace, choosing therapeutic techniques to match what the client hopes to achieve. She describes her role as supportive and empowering, helping people to explore feelings and build practical ways to cope and move forward.

Nicola has experience working privately, with local counselling agencies and with online providers, and she supports people at a local mental health charity. She also has a background in the music industry and spent 20 years helping others navigate creative life, bringing that practical understanding to her therapeutic work. She is a Registered Member of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and holds a series of counselling qualifications from CPCAB, including a Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling, which is an advanced professional training in therapeutic practice.

Nicola understands that taking the first step towards support can feel daunting and aims to guide and empower people through that process. She welcomes messages with questions and currently has availability on Thursdays and Fridays from 9am to 4:30pm, Saturday mornings, and some evenings by request.