- Client-focused listening
- Practical coping tools
- UK based counsellor
About Nicola
Nicola Gordon-Thaxter offers a warm, client-focused approach to therapy. She uses Client-Centred Therapy to create a respectful space where people can talk about stress, anxiety and relationship concerns without feeling judged. Nicola aims to listen carefully and respond to what each person brings to sessions.
She also draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which looks at how thoughts and actions affect mood. That approach is used to help with low mood, anxiety, anger and practical coping skills. Nicola adapts discussions and exercises to suit what the person needs and prefers.
Nigola has four years of professional experience in the UK and works with issues such as grief, trauma and intimacy-related worries. She also has a focus on parenting, adoption and foster care, and on multicultural concerns and prejudice. These areas inform how she frames conversations and priorities in therapy.
Sessions are shaped around the individual rather than a fixed protocol. Nicola aims to agree clear goals and to check progress together as therapy continues. She uses straightforward language and simple tools to make changes feel manageable.
People come for help with coping during life changes, building self-esteem, or handling difficult emotions. Nicola’s approach is patient and practical, focusing on what will make day-to-day life feel easier and more connected.
How client-centred and CBT approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, empathetic space where the person leads the conversation and the counsellor follows their needs. In online work this means starting from what matters most to the client and shaping sessions around their pace and priorities.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and offers simple tools to change unhelpful patterns. Online CBT often uses short exercises and agreed actions between sessions to build new habits and reduce symptoms such as anxiety or low mood.
Finding the right approach tends to be a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss options with the client, try methods that suit their goals, and adjust the plan as progress is made. Clients help decide what feels most useful and practical for their life.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so check current options before booking. Onlineworking can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow quicker check-ins when needed. It can also allow different ways of working, such as short skill-focused sessions or longer exploratory conversations, depending on what the person and therapist agree will help most.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Nicola help with?
She assists people facing stress, anxiety, depression, anger and relationship issues, plus grief, trauma, intimacy concerns and parenting challenges.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her main style is Client-Centred Therapy, which focuses on listening and responding to what each person needs, alongside practical CBT techniques.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Nicola has four years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom.
What professional credential does she hold?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP in her credentials.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are offered to people in the United Kingdom and are conducted in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Nicola?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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