Nicola Vernon, BACP

Nicola Vernon is a person-centered counsellor with 20 years of experience supporting adults, children, young people, and families through a wide range of emotional and relational challenges. She works with issues such as depression, anxiety including social anxiety, relationship difficulties, addictions, and the long-term effects of childhood trauma, and has particular experience supporting bereavement and loss in children and family contexts.

Nicola creates a calm, non-judgemental space where clients can explore their feelings and begin to understand how past experiences influence present emotions and responses. She emphasises working at each person’s own pace so they feel heard and respected throughout the therapeutic process. Her approach focuses on helping people make sense of their experiences and develop practical ways to cope and move forward.

In addition to her person-centered practice, Nicola has further training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, counselling supervision, family bereavement and life story work, inner child work, and trauma-informed approaches. She holds the BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which reflects recognised professional standards in counselling.

Nicola currently offers sessions in the evenings and at weekends to accommodate people with busy schedules.