BACP

Nicola Barnard, BACP

Therapist in the UK

Nicola is a BACP therapist in the UK.

4+ years of experience
Focus areas include Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues
Approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy

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About Nicola

Nicola Barnard supports people managing stress and anxiety, navigating relationship difficulties, and coping with grief and loss. She works with clients experiencing depression, low motivation, and challenges with self-esteem and confidence, offering steady, compassionate guidance tailored to each person's situation.

Nicola has experience with neurodiverse clients as well as work with both children and adults. She partners with clients to create an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be expressed and explored. Recognising that taking the first step toward a more fulfilling life can take courage, Nicola provides ongoing support throughout the therapeutic process.

Areas of expertise

Experience

4+ years

Credentials

BACP

Languages

English

Focus areas

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGrief Self esteem DepressionFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issues

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Anger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes Coaching Compassion fatigue ADHD

Approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy

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Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems

Also listed for

Abandonment Adoption and foster care Aging and geriatric issues Antisocial personality Attachment issues Autism and Asperger Syndrome

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Avoidant personality Blended family issues Body image Cancer Caregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Dependent personality Dissociation Divorce and separation Domestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issues Fertility issues First responder issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame Hoarding Hospice and end-of-life counseling Impulsivity Infidelity Intellectual disability Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Men's issues Midlife crisis Veteran and Armed Forces Issues Money and financial issues Mood disorders Narcissism Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Paranoia Personality disorders Phobias Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harm Self-love Sexual assault and abuse Sexuality Social anxiety and phobia Traumatic brain injury Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Therapy

Nicola uses a blend of evidence-informed approaches to suit different needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice and accept difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying personal values and taking committed action - it can be helpful for anxiety, low mood, and motivation challenges. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape expectations and patterns in current relationships, offering a way to address attachment concerns and improve relational connections. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and is often used to reduce symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic work. Nicola collaborates with each client, considering their needs, goals, and preferences to determine which methods fit best, and she can draw on techniques from several models as the process unfolds with registered professionals and therapists in mind.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility and accessibility, making it easier to fit sessions around work, family, or other commitments and to maintain continuity during life changes. These options allow Nicola to work with clients in ways that suit their schedules and communication styles.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Nicola Barnard have?

Nicola Barnard has 4 years of experience working with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, grief, and related concerns.

Is Nicola Barnard a registered therapist?

Yes. She holds the BACP credential (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy).

In which languages does Nicola Barnard provide therapy?

Nicola provides therapy in English.

Where is Nicola Barnard located?

Nicola is based in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Nicola Barnard as my therapist?

You can work with Nicola through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Nicola Barnard work with international clients?

Nicola Barnard does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Nicola Barnard cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.