Nicola Barnard, BACP
BACP therapist supporting stress, relationships, and grief
- Stress and anxiety support
- Relationship and grief help
- Flexible online sessions
About Nicola Barnard
Nicola Barnard is a BACP-registered therapist with four years of clinical experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, grief, depression, motivation difficulties, and self-esteem concerns. She works with both children and adults, including neurodiverse clients, and draws on a range of therapeutic approaches to tailor support to each person’s situation.
Nicola creates an open, nonjudgmental space where clients are invited to explore thoughts and feelings honestly. She emphasizes collaborative work, helping individuals identify practical steps and personal values that guide meaningful change. Her practice is patient-focused, attentive to how past experiences and attachment patterns can shape current relationships and emotional responses.
Taking the first step toward a more fulfilling life can feel daunting, and Nicola treats that step with respect and encouragement. She offers steady support as clients build coping skills, work through loss, navigate life transitions, and strengthen confidence. Nicola aims to help people find clearer direction and greater resilience while honoring their pace and personal goals.
Nicola creates an open, nonjudgmental space where clients are invited to explore thoughts and feelings honestly. She emphasizes collaborative work, helping individuals identify practical steps and personal values that guide meaningful change. Her practice is patient-focused, attentive to how past experiences and attachment patterns can shape current relationships and emotional responses.
Taking the first step toward a more fulfilling life can feel daunting, and Nicola treats that step with respect and encouragement. She offers steady support as clients build coping skills, work through loss, navigate life transitions, and strengthen confidence. Nicola aims to help people find clearer direction and greater resilience while honoring their pace and personal goals.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Family conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Nicola Barnard have?
Nicola Barnard has 4 years of experience providing therapeutic support to clients.
Is Nicola Barnard a licensed therapist?
Yes. Nicola Barnard holds BACP, a credential from the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
In which languages does Nicola Barnard provide therapy?
Nicola provides therapy in English.
Where is Nicola Barnard located?
Nicola is based in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Nicola Barnard as my therapist?
You can work with Nicola Barnard through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Nicola Barnard work with international clients?
Nicola Barnard does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Nicola Barnard cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support
Nicola draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and client-centered principles to guide online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice and accept difficult thoughts and feelings while choosing actions that reflect their values - it can be useful for anxiety, low mood, and living with ongoing stress. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape patterns in current connections, which can help clients address relationship difficulties, abandonment concerns, and attachment issues. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and respect for the client’s own expertise about their life, supporting self-directed growth and confidence.Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. Nicola will work collaboratively with each person to identify which methods or combination of techniques best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts the plan as progress unfolds.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - Nicola can meet by video call, over the phone, via live chat, or through text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access support from the comfort of one’s own space while working with a licensed professional who tailors care to each client.