- Person-centred approach
- Attachment-informed work
- Mindfulness and hypnotherapy
About Nicola
Nicola Ellis is a counsellor with six years' experience based in the United Kingdom. She trained in person-centred counselling and studied psychology, and she combines those backgrounds to create a warm, non-judgemental space. Nicola focuses on everyday worries like anxiety, low mood, stress and relationship concerns. She offers a brief conversation to help people decide if counselling feels right for them.
Nicola works in a person-centred, client-led way. That means she listens first and follows the pace you set. She draws on attachment ideas and mindfulness to help people notice patterns in their thoughts and habits. Hypnotherapy and narrative ideas may be used where they fit the person’s goals.
In sessions Nicola helps people talk through grief, parenting strain, identity and LGBT concerns, addictions, eating and sleeping difficulties, and the impacts of trauma and abuse. She also supports people facing career change, compassion fatigue, chronic health challenges and relationship issues. Nicola aims to make therapy practical and relevant to everyday life.
Her background includes a BA (Hons) in Person-Centred Counselling and a BSc (Hons) in Psychology, and she is registered with the BACP. Nicola describes her work as adaptable, meeting people where they are and helping them build small, useful changes in thinking and routine.
If you are unsure how to begin, the first step is a short conversation to see whether her way of working feels like a good fit for you.
Nicola works in a person-centred, client-led way. That means she listens first and follows the pace you set. She draws on attachment ideas and mindfulness to help people notice patterns in their thoughts and habits. Hypnotherapy and narrative ideas may be used where they fit the person’s goals.
In sessions Nicola helps people talk through grief, parenting strain, identity and LGBT concerns, addictions, eating and sleeping difficulties, and the impacts of trauma and abuse. She also supports people facing career change, compassion fatigue, chronic health challenges and relationship issues. Nicola aims to make therapy practical and relevant to everyday life.
Her background includes a BA (Hons) in Person-Centred Counselling and a BSc (Hons) in Psychology, and she is registered with the BACP. Nicola describes her work as adaptable, meeting people where they are and helping them build small, useful changes in thinking and routine.
If you are unsure how to begin, the first step is a short conversation to see whether her way of working feels like a good fit for you.
Areas of expertise
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyHypnotherapyImago Relationship TherapyMindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
BACP · United Kingdom
Languages
English
How Nicola’s approaches translate to online therapy
Nicola uses person-centred and attachment-informed ideas to shape her work. Person-centred counselling focuses on listening closely and building a respectful relationship, which helps people talk through worries such as anxiety, low mood and stress. Attachment-informed work looks at patterns in close relationships and how those patterns show up in thoughts and everyday habits, which can be helpful for relationship and intimacy concerns.She also draws on mindfulness and hypnotherapy where appropriate. Mindfulness techniques help people notice automatic thoughts and small habits, and can support sleep or stress management. Hypnotherapy can offer an additional way to access changes in routine or unhelpful reactions when a person is comfortable with that approach.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Nicola will discuss goals and preferences with each person and adapt the mix of methods accordingly. The aim is to work together to find what helps with thinking patterns and daily routines rather than imposing a single method.
Practical benefits of online work include being able to fit sessions more easily into a busy week and reducing travel time. If you plan to use video, telephone or text-based sessions, check which formats are currently offered before booking. Many people find online sessions make it simpler to maintain continuity of care while managing family, work or health demands.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Nicola help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and grief, among many other issues such as relationship and intimacy-related problems, addictions, eating and sleeping difficulties, and ADHD.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is person-centred and client-led, with an emphasis on listening first and following each person's pace. She integrates attachment, mindfulness and narrative ideas to address thoughts and everyday habits.
What is Nicola's background and experience?
She has six years' experience and holds a BA (Hons) in Person-Centred Counselling plus a BSc (Hons) in Psychology.
Where is Nicola based and what credential does she hold?
She is based in the United Kingdom and is registered with the BACP.
Can I work with her if I'm not in the UK?
Sessions are offered to international clients; sessions are conducted in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography mentions online video, telephone and text-based options in addition to in-person work; please confirm current session formats before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to try counselling?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.