- Stress and anxiety
- Career concerns
- Build self confidence
About Nicola
Nicola Goodison offers practical, down-to-earth support for people feeling overwhelmed at work and in life. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationships, self-esteem and career concerns, and helps clients take small, manageable steps towards feeling more able and confident. Nicola emphasises the client’s own strengths and choices when finding ways forward.
She frames sessions around what matters to each person. Nicola listens for the specific pressures at work and in personal life, then helps clients break problems into clearer, bite-sized goals. Conversations cover coping strategies, improving communication, and building self-belief in everyday situations.
Nicola has five years of professional experience and is a member of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She draws on approaches that are evidence based and suited to the issue at hand rather than a single fixed method. This allows her to adapt to career shifts, relationship challenges, or periods of low motivation.
The therapist encourages practical tasks between sessions. These might include simple behaviour changes, communication experiments, or reflective exercises to rehearse new responses. Nicola supports people to notice progress and to adjust plans when things feel stuck.
Her aim is to help clients regain a clearer sense of purpose and more manageable day-to-day functioning. If someone wants to explore work wellbeing, career decisions, or personal confidence, Nicola offers steady guidance and collaborative planning.
How therapy approaches translate to online work
Nicola uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and clearer thinking. One common approach helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and try more balanced ways of thinking to reduce worry and stress; this is useful for anxiety and workplace pressure. Another common method is goal-focused problem solving, which breaks bigger issues into small, doable steps and practical experiments to try between sessions; this helps with motivation, career decisions and relationship patterns.Deciding which approach to use is a joint process. Nicola works collaboratively to choose methods that match a person's goals and circumstances, and checks in regularly to adapt the plan. The therapist aims to keep sessions straightforward and focused on what will make day-to-day life easier.
If you are considering online therapy, please confirm current session formats before booking as they are not listed here. Many people find online sessions helpful because they fit around work, reduce travel time and allow faster scheduling for short check-ins. Online sessions can also make it easier to maintain continuity during life changes, while practical exercises and goal tracking continue between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues can Nicola help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, self-esteem and career concerns, plus related areas such as communication problems, control issues and workplace difficulties.
What is Nicola's approach in sessions?
Nicola treats each person as the expert in their own life and focuses on practical, evidence-based techniques tailored to the problem. Sessions typically include listening, goal setting and small experiments to try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of professional work experience in the UK supporting people with work and wellbeing related concerns.
What are Nicola's credentials and location?
Nicola is a member of the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients book sessions?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with Nicola?
To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.