Yuliia Nicholls, BACP

Yuliia Nicholls is a UK-based psychodynamic counsellor with BACP accreditation and 5 years of professional experience. She provides counselling in English, Russian and Ukrainian, offering tailored support to adults navigating stressful life changes, grief, relationship difficulties and trauma.

Her work is informed by psychodynamic principles that explore how past experiences and unconscious patterns influence present feelings and behaviours. Yuliia combines this depth-focused perspective with practical, client-centered attention to immediate concerns such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and panic attacks. She also supports clients facing career transitions, separation and divorce, and the uncertainties that come with immigration and culture shock.

Yuliia has a particular interest in childhood and war-related trauma, veterans' mental health, bereavement and psychological issues tied to migration. She draws on clinical experience helping people process loss, manage symptoms of post-traumatic stress, and rebuild a sense of purpose and connection after painful events.

She approaches each person with respect for their knowledge of their own life, emphasising strengths and collaboration in therapy. Taking the first step can feel difficult, and Yuliia aims to make that process approachable by offering a compassionate, accepting space to explore concerns and find ways forward. BACP refers to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, the UK professional body for counselling and psychotherapy.

Therapeutic approaches and online care with Yuliia Nicholls

Yuliia combines psychodynamic and trauma-focused approaches with client-centered attention to present needs. Psychodynamic therapy looks at how past relationships and early experiences shape current emotions and patterns; it can help people make sense of recurring difficulties and long-standing emotional pain. Trauma-focused therapy concentrates on understanding and processing traumatic events and their effects on daily functioning, offering ways to reduce distress and rebuild stability after traumatic experiences. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, acceptance and the client’s own goals, creating a non-judgemental space to explore feelings and find personal strengths to draw on.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Yuliia works collaboratively with clients to identify the methods that best fit their needs, goals and preferences, adjusting the focus as progress unfolds and priorities change.

Online therapy with Yuliia is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier for adults managing work, family or mobility constraints to access regular support and maintain continuity of care with a registered professional.