Nicola Vernon , BACP

Nicola Vernon is a client-centered counsellor with 20 years of experience working with adults, children, young people, and families. She supports people through a wide range of challenges including depression, anxiety and social anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, addictions, childhood trauma, and grief. Nicola has particular experience supporting bereavement and loss in both children and family contexts.

She offers a calm, non-judgemental space where people can explore their feelings and begin to understand how past experiences shape current emotional responses. Nicola works at each person’s pace, aiming to create an environment in which clients feel heard and respected while exploring sensitive topics such as trauma, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping concerns, parenting matters, and career or life transitions.

Nicola’s training includes client-centered approaches alongside additional qualifications in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, counselling supervision, family bereavement and life story work, inner child work, and trauma-informed practice. She is a member of the BACP - British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which reflects professional standards and ethical practice.

Nicola is based in the United Kingdom, conducts therapy in English, and currently offers sessions on weekends and evenings to accommodate different schedules.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, empathetic environment where the client is guided to explore feelings and personal experiences at their own pace. This approach is helpful for people coping with grief, relationship issues, self-esteem concerns, and life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and adjust unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours. It is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep and eating difficulties, and stress-related concerns by offering practical strategies to manage symptoms and build coping skills.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on strengths and achievable goals, helping clients find concrete steps forward when facing challenges such as parenting difficulties, communication problems, or coping with change. It supports short-term goal setting and measurable progress.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Nicola will work with clients to consider their needs, goals, and preferences and adapt methods over time so therapy fits each person.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it possible to connect with licensed professionals from home or work, allowing continuity of care around work, family commitments, or mobility limitations while maintaining a consistent therapeutic relationship.