- Trauma informed
- Neurodiversity affirming
- Practical coping tools
About Nicola
Nicola Fiveash is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with five years of experience. She holds NCPS as a credential and offers a calm, compassionate approach for people facing difficult emotions. Nicola welcomes conversations about grief, trauma, anxiety and life changes in a down-to-earth way.
Nicola takes an integrative approach and draws on different therapies to match what each person needs. She uses client-centred practice to create a non-judgemental space and cognitive behavioural techniques to help notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. Attachment-focused work is also part of her toolkit, helping people understand patterns that repeat in relationships.
Their practice is trauma-informed and affirming of neurodiversity, with attention to safety and personal autonomy. Nicola aims to move at a pace that feels manageable, focusing on listening carefully and building trust before suggesting practical steps. Sessions commonly address low mood, overwhelm, stress, coping after loss and the effects of past experiences.
Nicola also offers support around parenting pressures, career concerns, sleep and eating difficulties, and issues such as abandonment and adoption and foster care when these are part of someone's story. She combines empathy with practical strategies so people can try small changes between sessions.
Those interested in beginning work with Nicola start by using the site's Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability. The aim is a collaborative process where the person sets goals and Nicola helps them find ways to move forward.
How Nicola's approaches translate to online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts without fighting them and identify values to guide action; it can be useful for anxiety, low mood and getting unstuck. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in close relationships and offers ways to understand and change how someone connects with others, which can help with relationship strain and longstanding attachment concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and teaches practical strategies to reduce anxiety, manage mood and improve daily functioning.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Nicola explores different methods with each person and agrees what to try based on their aims, needs and preferences. This collaborative planning means the approach can change as therapy progresses.
If you are considering online sessions, check the current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, avoid travel and arrange shorter check-ins when needed. It can also allow a quieter setup if video is difficult, or a phone session when bandwidth is limited. Nicola will discuss how to structure sessions to suit day-to-day life and the goals you bring to therapy.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns can be brought to Nicola?
Common topics include stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, life changes, low mood and relationship strain, along with areas such as ADHD, addictions and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe Nicola's therapeutic style?
She works integratively and collaborates with each person to suit their needs, combining client-centred listening with practical CBT and attachment-informed work.
How much clinical experience does Nicola have?
Nicola has five years of experience supporting people through bereavement, trauma, anxiety and related concerns.
What credential does Nicola hold and where is she located?
She is listed with NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with Nicola?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.