Nicola Murray, BACP

Nicola Murray is a BACP-registered therapist working from the United Kingdom who supports adults facing anxiety, stress and the sense of being stuck. She focuses on practical tools that help people manage difficult feelings and navigate life changes while working towards living more authentically.

Her initial professional training was in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - often called CBT - and she draws on a range of complementary approaches to suit each person. Nicola emphasises a collaborative process, tailoring methods to what fits best for the individual or couple rather than following a single rigid model.

Nicola has developed particular experience in intimacy and relationship issues, anger and trust difficulties, as well as anxiety, ADHD and OCD. In couples work she helps partners who find themselves trapped in repeating patterns, addressing communication breakdowns, mismatched needs and ongoing arguments. Her couples approach uses practical communication techniques, emotional regulation strategies and a step-by-step plan that aims to support repair and reconnection.

Across individual and relationship work Nicola brings a calm, focused style and a commitment to helping people identify useful coping strategies and make changes that reflect their values and goals.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Nicola integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into her online practice. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behaviour patterns and developing practical strategies to reduce anxiety, manage mood and improve day-to-day functioning. Attachment-Based Therapy is also central to her work, helping clients and couples understand how early relationship patterns shape current intimacy, trust and communication so they can build more secure connections. The Gottman Method informs her couples work by offering structured exercises and communication techniques aimed at reducing conflict and increasing emotional connection.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Nicola works collaboratively with each person or couple to explore which methods feel like the best fit for their needs, goals and preferences, and she adapts the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy with Nicola is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. These options provide flexibility for people balancing work, family or other commitments and make it easier to access consistent support from registered professionals regardless of location.