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Nicola Young, BACP

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Nicola is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

Great news, Nicola is accepting new clients!
She is normally fully-booked.
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in United Kingdom

More about Nicola

  • 3 years' experience
  • Female
  • BACP

When our lives are so busy, relentless even, with the demands of others thrown into the mix, getting someone to truly hear us can feel like shouting into the wind. Even navigating our own thoughts can be noisy and overwhelming.

Therapy with me is, at its core, a space for you to be heard and seen. To explore what troubles you with someone who is not linked to anyone else in your life, and therefore here, without judgement, just for you. We can go at your pace, look at techniques and tools, and/or explore patterns that emerge to find meaning and direction.

It takes courage to seek therapy, but it is the start of development and change; in a nutshell - true living.

I am a qualified therapist working in the United Kingdom, and a Registered Member of the BACP. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, life-changes, difficult choices, attachment issues, self esteem, shame, anger, relationship issues, and compassion fatigue. I have a background in working in the Creative Arts with over 20 years' experience of working with performers, writers and musicians.

I am currently available on Thursdays and Fridays 9am-4.30pm

Qualifications and Experience:

Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling - CPCAB

Level 3 Counselling Studies -CPCAB

Level 2 Counselling Skills - CPCAB

Mental Health Advisor for Pentreath Mental Health Charity.

Agency volunteer at Counselling For Social Change and Lifetime Therapy.

BA(Hons) Music, Dartington College of Arts

Further CPD:

Level 3 Safeguarding

ASIST Suicide Awareness Certificate

Mental Health First Aid Certificate

Equality, Diversity and Discrimination Training

GDPR certificate

Enhanced DBS

Level 3 Diploma in Information Advice and Guidance (IAG)

Online and Telephone counselling

Existential Therapy

Single session therapy

Working with attachment

Working with anger, rage and shame

Self-esteem

Assertiveness

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes Addictions LGBT Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Grief Eating disorders Parenting issues Anger management Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Compassion fatigue ADHD Abandonment Adoption and foster care Attachment issues Avoidant personality Blended family issues Body image Caregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disability Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Divorce and separation Domestic violence Eating and food-related issues Emptiness Family problems Fatherhood issues Fertility issues Forgiveness Gender dysphoria Guilt and shame Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Midlife crisis Money and financial issues Mood disorders Narcissism Panic disorder and panic attacks Postpartum depression Pregnancy and childbirth Self-harm Self-love Sexuality Social anxiety and phobia Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Licenses

  • BACP · United Kingdom · 409839 · Expires May 2026

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Nicola Young offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Nicola Young works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Nicola Young speak?

Nicola Young speaks English.

How many years of experience does Nicola Young have?

Nicola Young has 3 years of experience.

Where is Nicola Young licensed to practice?

Nicola Young is licensed to practice in the United Kingdom.

Does Nicola Young accept clients outside of the United Kingdom?

No, Nicola Young does not accept clients outside of the United Kingdom.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

How can I communicate with Nicola Young?

Nicola Young can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Nicola Young?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

Mental health conditions are real, common, and treatable.

And recovery is possible.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.