- Integrative counsellor
- Trauma informed
- Neurodiversity affirming
About Nicola
Nicola Fiveash is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with five years of practice. She works in an integrative way, tailoring sessions to the needs of each person. Nicola aims to offer a calm, compassionate space for people feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, grief, trauma, life changes or low mood.
She draws on several approaches to suit what a person brings. Person-centred work gives time to speak freely and to feel heard without judgement. Cognitive behavioural techniques help people notice and shift unhelpful thoughts and everyday habits, while psychodynamic ideas look at patterns that may come from past experience.
Nicola says healing rarely follows a straight line, so she keeps sessions collaborative and paced to each person. The practice is trauma-informed and affirms neurodiversity, emphasising safety and autonomy. This means Nicola will work to understand how someone makes sense of the world and adapt her style accordingly.
People come for many reasons, including stress, addictions, parenting strain, sleep or eating concerns, relationship and career worries, and challenges linked to autism, attachment or abandonment. Nicola also supports those coping with chronic illness, caregiving stress and bereavement.
Her way of working centres on listening with warmth and helping clients build on their own strengths. Nicola invites people to reflect, try different ways of coping, and move at a pace that feels right for them.
She draws on several approaches to suit what a person brings. Person-centred work gives time to speak freely and to feel heard without judgement. Cognitive behavioural techniques help people notice and shift unhelpful thoughts and everyday habits, while psychodynamic ideas look at patterns that may come from past experience.
Nicola says healing rarely follows a straight line, so she keeps sessions collaborative and paced to each person. The practice is trauma-informed and affirms neurodiversity, emphasising safety and autonomy. This means Nicola will work to understand how someone makes sense of the world and adapt her style accordingly.
People come for many reasons, including stress, addictions, parenting strain, sleep or eating concerns, relationship and career worries, and challenges linked to autism, attachment or abandonment. Nicola also supports those coping with chronic illness, caregiving stress and bereavement.
Her way of working centres on listening with warmth and helping clients build on their own strengths. Nicola invites people to reflect, try different ways of coping, and move at a pace that feels right for them.
Areas of expertise
Also works with
AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoachingCompassion 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 violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife 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 discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyHypnotherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
NCPS · United Kingdom
Languages
English
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice thoughts and feelings without fighting them, and then choose actions that align with their values. It can be useful for stress, anxiety and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and offers practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns and everyday habits. This can help with low mood, sleep and anxiety. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early relationships shape patterns now and can be helpful for relationship concerns and feelings of abandonment.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Nicola will discuss each method with the person and agree together what feels most helpful. She adapts techniques to the client’s goals and preferences, so sessions evolve as needs change.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Many people find online therapy helps fit sessions around work, childcare or medical appointments and makes regular check-ins easier to sustain. Online work can also support practical tasks between sessions, such as practising exercises or tracking everyday habits, so progress can continue outside session time.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Nicola help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, trauma and life changes, plus issues such as ADHD, addictions, sleep and eating problems, relationship and career worries.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and person-centred, combining gentle listening with practical techniques from several therapies to match individual needs.
What is her background and experience?
She has five years of experience supporting people through bereavement, trauma, anxiety and life transitions, and works in an integrative way.
What credentials and location are listed for this counsellor?
She is listed with NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Nicola?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.