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Nicola Claydon, NCPS

Compassionate counsellor for relationship and trauma concerns

4 years in practice · based in United Kingdom · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Nicola

Nicola Claydon is a counsellor who supports people dealing with relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related worries, depression and ADHD. She also helps with stress from parenting, compassion fatigue, addictions, anger and low self-esteem. Nicola works with clients who identify as LGBT and those coping with major life changes and career concerns.

Her style is warm and non-judgemental. She treats the person as the expert in their own story and aims to help them recognise strengths they already have.

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Background and approach

Sessions focus on making difficult experiences clearer, finding acceptance where change isn’t possible, and helping people regain a sense of control. Nicola trained as a counsellor and completed placements supporting adult survivors of sexual abuse, families bereaved by suicide, care workers, and people who had been homeless while living in supported accommodation.

Those roles informed her practical approach and understanding of complex life situations. She has four years of professional experience including work before joining an online service in 2023. Her credential NCPS is listed after her name as part of her professional details.

In sessions she draws on several approaches to suit individual needs. Techniques include looking at attachment patterns, exploring thoughts and behaviours, using mindfulness to manage difficult feelings, and understanding how past experiences shape present reactions. Nicola aims to create clear, steady steps that clients can use between sessions.

How Nicola blends practical approaches for online therapy

Attachment-based work looks at patterns in close relationships and where those patterns started. Nicola uses this to help people understand why they react a certain way in relationships and to build more supported ways of relating. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and trying small, practical changes to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is something Nicola treats as a team effort. She discusses goals and preferences with each person and adapts methods over time. That way the therapy fits what matters to the client and the pace feels manageable.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make therapy easier to fit into life. Video calls can mirror a face-to-face conversation, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat lets people check in during a busy day and messaging supports ongoing reflection between appointments. These options offer flexibility for people who travel, have busy schedules or prefer shorter check-ins.
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Questions people ask

What concerns can Nicola help with?
She supports people with relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, depression, ADHD and related concerns such as parenting strain, addictions, anger and low self-esteem.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Nicola offers a warm, non-judgemental approach and treats the client as the expert in their story. Sessions focus on clear steps, acceptance of past events and rebuilding a sense of agency.
What experience does she have?
She has four years of professional experience, including placements supporting adult survivors of sexual abuse, families bereaved by suicide, care workers and people in supported accommodation after homelessness.
What credential and location are listed?
She lists NCPS after her name and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international work are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Nicola accepts international clients.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How are sessions charged and what does cost depend on?
Cost varies with client location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
4 years
Licensed
Languages
English

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