- Client-centred
- Mindfulness
- Career support
About Nicola
Nicola Kassam is a BACP counsellor who uses a person-centred way of working. She focuses on practical conversations about stress, anxiety, depression and relationship strain. Sessions aim to help people find clearer next steps and more confidence in daily life.
She brings five years of counselling experience alongside a decade working in careers, employability and welfare in further and higher education. That background shapes a practical outlook on work, study and wellbeing. Nicola draws on that experience to help people manage career transitions, workplace pressure and questions about purpose.
Her approach makes space for grief, loss and trauma without rushing people along. She also supports concerns linked to family issues, eating and self-esteem. Nicola pays attention to how health conditions, autism or past care experiences can shape someone’s day-to-day wellbeing.
Sessions are relaxed and conversational. Nicola listens, reflects and helps people identify small, achievable changes. She uses techniques from mindfulness and motivational interviewing alongside a client-centred stance to help people build motivation and calm.
People come to Nicola with isolation, guilt, shame or questions about identity after big life changes. She aims to help them reconnect with values and move toward things that matter. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
How Nicola’s approaches work in online counselling
Client-centred work means the conversation follows what matters most to the person. The counsellor listens, reflects and helps people spot what they want to change and why. This approach is helpful for stress, low mood and relationship worries and for deciding next steps.Mindfulness-based methods involve simple breath and awareness practices to reduce reactivity and increase calm. These techniques suit people who want practical ways to manage anxiety, chronic pain or rumination about work and life.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Nicola will work collaboratively to test what helps most, adapting techniques to the client’s goals and preferences. That may mean trying short mindfulness exercises in a session or using motivational questions to clarify career direction.
The practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy week and keeping regular contact while living in different places. Online work can make it easier to join from elsewhere and to schedule appointments around study, shifts or caring duties. Confirm current session options before booking so you know how Nicola is offering therapy at that time.
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Experience
5+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems can Nicola help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship concerns. Nicola also works with career questions, eating-related issues and family problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is client-centred and conversational with practical tools. She draws on mindfulness and motivational interviewing to build calm and motivation.
What experience does she bring?
Nicola has five years of counselling experience plus ten years in careers, employability and welfare roles in further and higher education.
Which professional credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practises from the United Kingdom.
Can I work with Nicola if I live outside the UK?
Yes, she accepts international clients and offers sessions to people based abroad.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats, so confirm the current options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.