Counsellor profile
Nicola Martin, BACP
Based in United Kingdom · 3 years of experience
Relationship and anxiety focused counsellor
Continue with NicolaAt a glance
- Registration
- BACP, United Kingdom (411879)
- Qualifications
- BACP
- Experience
- 3 years
- Languages
- English
- Based in
- United Kingdom
Details come from information Nicola supplied to BetterHelp.
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Coping strategies
About Nicola
BACP. 3 years' experience. Nicola Martin works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related problems and life changes. She uses an integrative approach, drawing on different counselling models to offer practical coping strategies and support for everyday struggles.
Nicola helps people who feel overwhelmed, sad, undervalued or unable to manage mood swings and panic. She offers ways to understand where these feelings may come from and practical steps to reduce their impact. Conversations focus on what is happening now and on manageable strategies for coping.
Her work includes supporting people affected by sexual assault and those living with anxiety and depression, plus people facing issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, control and commitment problems, and feelings of emptiness or isolation. Nicola also addresses worries linked to cancer, caregiving stress, divorce and infidelity.
Sessions aim to be straightforward and goal-focused, with time spent on building coping skills and understanding patterns that keep problems going. She says the counselling draws from several models so she can adapt what she offers to what each person needs.
Nicola has spent time working in a mental health setting, which informs how she plans sessions and responds to crisis points. Her practice is based in the United Kingdom and she works in English.
Therapeutic approaches and remote counselling
Nicola works integratively, which means she combines techniques from different evidence-based approaches to match a person’s needs. That can include short-term skills work to manage panic or anxiety, and longer conversations to understand patterns that lead to low mood or relationship strain.She also uses trauma-informed ways of working to support people affected by abuse or sexual assault, focusing on stabilisation and coping strategies before moving into deeper material. These methods aim to reduce symptoms and increase a person’s ability to manage difficult emotions between sessions.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Nicola will discuss options with the client and decide together which methods fit best with their goals and preferences. This collaborative planning adjusts as the work progresses.
Practical benefits of remote counselling can include easier fitting of sessions around work or family commitments and being able to meet without travel. Because session formats are not specified in this biography, confirm the current session options before booking. Registered or accredited professionals often offer remote sessions so people can continue therapy in ways that suit their day-to-day life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
Nicola works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues and coping with life changes.
What style of counselling does she use?
She describes an integrative approach, drawing on several counselling models and offering practical coping strategies.
How much experience does she have?
Nicola has three years of experience, including time working in a mental health setting.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is BACP and based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What formats are available for sessions?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm the current options before booking.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
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