Nicola Willmott, BACP

Nicola Willmott is a BACP registered person-centred counsellor working in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience, including roles with the NHS, a bereavement charity and private practice. BACP refers to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK.

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, loss and grief, low motivation, self-esteem and confidence concerns. Nicola is a neurodivergent-affirming counsellor with a particular interest in adult ADHD, Autism and AuDHD, and she brings sensitivity to neurodiversity into her practice.

Nicolas approach is integrative and flexible, drawing on psychodynamic ideas, transactional analysis and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to better understand each person and tailor support to their needs. She works from a person-centred perspective, recognising that individuals are the experts in their own stories and have strengths to draw on. Nicola aims to help clients take the courageous first steps toward a more fulfilling life by offering steady, empathetic support and practical therapeutic tools.

Therapeutic approaches and accessible online care

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on creating an accepting, non-judgemental space where the person is treated as the expert of their own experience. This approach helps with self-esteem, relationship concerns and emotional processing by emphasising empathy and personal growth. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, offers practical tools to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviours - it is commonly used for anxiety, depression and stress-related difficulties. Mindfulness Therapy helps people develop present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance of difficult thoughts and feelings, which can support stress reduction and improved emotional regulation.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the journey, and Nicola will work collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals and preferences. As a registered professional she supports clients in exploring approaches and adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place via video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, attend appointments from home or work, and choose the format that feels most comfortable for each individual.