- Client-centred focus
- Mindfulness tools
- Solution-focused steps
About Nicky
Nicky Young is a counsellor in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. She focuses on helping people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and life changes. Her approach is warm and non-judgmental, and she encourages people to take the first step toward help.
In sessions Nicky aims to create an open space where people can share thoughts and feelings honestly. She listens closely to what matters most and helps clients notice their strengths. Conversations are paced to suit each person so sessions feel manageable and clear.
Nicky uses Client-Centred Therapy to keep the person’s perspective at the heart of the work. She also draws on Mindfulness Therapy to build calm attention, and Solution-Focused Therapy to set practical next steps. These approaches are used to support issues such as depression, relationship strain, grief and coping with major life transitions.
People come to her for help with work stress, motivation, guilt, intimacy concerns and fertility-related worries. She also supports those struggling with sleep, anger, addictions and compassion fatigue. Nicky offers straightforward tools and short-term strategies alongside space to reflect on longer-term change.
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. She encourages small, achievable goals and checks in regularly about what is working. If someone is ready to begin, she guides them through the next steps and what to expect in early sessions.
How counselling approaches translate to online support
Nicky works from person-centred principles, which means the client’s experience shapes each session. This approach focuses on listening, empathy and reflecting back what someone brings, helping them feel heard and clearer about choices.She also uses Mindfulness Therapy to help people develop steady attention and calm responses to stress. Mindfulness practices can support sleep problems, anxiety and overwhelming feelings. Solution-Focused Therapy is used to identify small, practical steps and build on what already works, which can help with motivation, work issues and short-term goals.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The counsellor will talk through options, test what feels helpful and adjust methods to match the person’s needs and preferences. This collaboration helps shape goals and the pace of progress.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking as formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work, childcare or travel, and they can reduce time spent on commuting. Some options may also allow shorter check-ins when time is limited or audio-only sessions when bandwidth or camera use is a concern. Discuss practical arrangements with the counsellor when you schedule to find what works best for your life.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does this counsellor help with?
Nicky helps people with stress, anxiety, depression and coping with life changes. Other areas include self-esteem, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, workplace concerns and fertility-related worries.
What is the therapeutic style like?
The approach is person-centred and collaborative, with calm attention and practical goal-setting. Sessions blend listening, mindfulness exercises and short-term solution work.
How much experience does the counsellor have?
She has three years of professional counselling experience working with the issues listed in the profile.
What credentials and region are listed for this counsellor?
The profile shows BACP and practice in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with this counsellor?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are provided within the United Kingdom.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a course of therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the counsellor’s availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.