Nicola Young, BACP

Nicola Young is a BACP-registered therapist based in the United Kingdom who works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, self-esteem, burnout and compassion fatigue. She also supports people navigating life changes, anger, shame and addiction, and is experienced working with diverse backgrounds and identities.

As an integrative counsellor with a strong client-centred approach, Nicola creates a calm, supportive space where thoughts and feelings can be explored without judgement. She works collaboratively at each person’s pace, tailoring therapeutic techniques to the goals a client wants to achieve rather than following a one-size-fits-all method.

Nicola has three years of experience as a therapist and has worked privately, with local counselling agencies and through online services. She supports individuals at Pentreath Mental Health Charity and has volunteered with Counselling For Social Change and Lifetime Therapy. Before qualifying as a therapist she spent 20 years in the music industry helping others navigate creative life, an experience that informs her understanding of creative careers and the pressures they bring.

Her training includes a Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling from CPCAB - an advanced vocational counselling qualification - along with Level 4, Level 3 and Level 2 diplomas from CPCAB. She also holds a BA(Hons) in Music from Dartington College of Arts and a range of further certificates such as Mental Health First Aid, ASIST suicide awareness, safeguarding and training in working with attachment, anger, shame and self-esteem. Nicola is currently available on Thursdays and Fridays from 9:00am to 4:30pm, Saturday mornings, and some evenings by request. She welcomes messages with questions about starting work together.

Therapeutic approaches and online care with Nicola

Client-Centred Therapy places the client’s experience at the heart of the work - the therapist listens with empathy and supports the person to find their own understanding and solutions. This approach is well suited to issues such as low self-esteem, relationship concerns and adjusting to life changes.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on practical steps and achievable goals rather than only exploring problems. It is often helpful for people seeking short-term change, coping strategies for stress and clear, forward-looking progress.

Nicola aims to work collaboratively to identify which approach or combination of approaches best fits each person’s needs, goals and preferences. Exploring what feels most useful is part of the therapeutic process and she supports clients in deciding on a plan that suits their pace and aims.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to book appointments around work, family and other commitments, and allow clients to connect from wherever they are. Working with registered professionals online can provide consistent, regular support while keeping practical considerations such as travel time and scheduling needs in mind.