Nicola Spence, BACP
Compassion-focused, human-centred UK therapist
- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Trauma-informed care
About Nicola Spence
Nicola Spence is a UK-based therapist with three years of professional experience, offering compassionate, human-centred support to people facing stress, anxiety, grief and loss, low self-esteem, motivation difficulties, and depression. She holds BACP, which stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a recognised UK professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists. Nicola works from a trauma-informed and compassion-focused perspective, attending to each person as an individual shaped by their life story rather than reducing experience to diagnostic labels or symptom checklists. As a result, she does not use symptom lists or diagnostic labels in her practice, and notes that this approach may not suit everyone.
Therapy with Nicola begins by exploring what brings someone to seek support and building a shared understanding of their unique life narrative. From that collaborative foundation she helps clients make connections between past experiences and current difficulties, and supports them in identifying choices and planning the direction of therapy. Her role is to empower people, offering options and working alongside them as they develop new ways of coping and moving forward.
Nicola respects the courage it takes to be vulnerable and welcomes the trust shown when someone shares their story. She has taken that step herself on multiple occasions and appreciates how significant the decision to seek help can be. If a person chooses to work with her, she approaches the therapeutic relationship as central to the healing process and looks forward to meeting them.
Therapy with Nicola begins by exploring what brings someone to seek support and building a shared understanding of their unique life narrative. From that collaborative foundation she helps clients make connections between past experiences and current difficulties, and supports them in identifying choices and planning the direction of therapy. Her role is to empower people, offering options and working alongside them as they develop new ways of coping and moving forward.
Nicola respects the courage it takes to be vulnerable and welcomes the trust shown when someone shares their story. She has taken that step herself on multiple occasions and appreciates how significant the decision to seek help can be. If a person chooses to work with her, she approaches the therapeutic relationship as central to the healing process and looks forward to meeting them.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen'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) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems Systemic Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Nicola Spence have?
Nicola Spence has 3 years of professional experience.
Is Nicola Spence a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
In which languages does Nicola Spence provide therapy?
Nicola Spence provides therapy in English.
Where is Nicola Spence located?
Nicola Spence is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Nicola Spence as my therapist?
You can work with Nicola Spence through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Nicola Spence work with international clients?
Nicola Spence does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Nicola Spence 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, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. 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.
Approaches that guide online therapy and practical access
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the person’s own goals and strengths guide the work. This approach emphasizes empathy and understanding and can be helpful for issues such as low self-esteem, grief, relationship difficulties, and general life transitions.Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early and current relational patterns shape feelings and behaviour. It can be useful for people dealing with intimacy-related concerns, attachment issues, family and relationship problems, and the impacts of past relational trauma.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions aligned with their values. It can support people coping with anxiety, stress, depression, and persistent life challenges by building psychological flexibility and practical coping strategies.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Nicola Spence works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Licensed professionals and therapists often blend elements from different models to tailor sessions to the individual.
Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for scheduling and access across locations within the United Kingdom. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, fit sessions into busy lives, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable while working toward personal goals.