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Nicola Vernon, BACP

Person-centered counsellor for individuals and families
  • Bereavement and family support
  • Person-centered approach
  • Evenings and weekends available

About Nicola Vernon

Nicola Vernon is a person-centered counsellor with two decades of experience supporting adults, children, young people and families through a wide range of emotional and life challenges. She works with depression, general and social anxiety, relationship difficulties, addictions and the long-term effects of childhood trauma, and has particular expertise in bereavement and loss for children and families.

Nicola creates a calm, non-judgemental space where people can explore their feelings and begin to understand how past experiences shape current emotional responses. She takes a collaborative, paced approach so clients can move forward at a speed that feels safe and manageable, with attention to being heard and respected throughout the process.

Her professional development includes additional training in cognitive behavioural therapy and solution-focused therapy, counselling supervision, family bereavement and life story work, inner child approaches and trauma-informed practice. Those varied methods inform her work and allow her to tailor sessions to individual needs and goals.

Nicola currently offers sessions on evenings and at weekends to accommodate different schedules, and she brings twenty years of practical experience working therapeutically across family systems and with people of different ages and backgrounds.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefDepression

Also Specializes In

AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSelf-harmSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Nicola Vernon have?

Nicola Vernon has 20 years of professional experience working as a counsellor with adults, children, young people and families.

Is Nicola Vernon a licensed therapist?

Yes. Nicola holds BACP, which indicates membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a recognised professional body that sets standards for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom.

In which languages does Nicola Vernon provide therapy?

Nicola provides therapy in English.

Where is Nicola Vernon located?

Nicola Vernon is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Nicola Vernon as my therapist?

You can work with Nicola Vernon through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Nicola Vernon work with international clients?

Nicola Vernon does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Nicola Vernon 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 and online therapy with Nicola Vernon

Nicola draws on person-centered work, cognitive behavioural therapy and solution-focused techniques to support clients online. Person-centered therapy focuses on providing an empathic, non-judgemental space where the client leads the pace and topics of work - it is helpful for people wanting to explore feelings, build self-understanding and regain a sense of agency. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and offers practical strategies to manage symptoms of anxiety, depression and related patterns of thinking. Solution-focused therapy concentrates on identifying strengths and practical steps toward preferred outcomes, which can be useful for people seeking concrete change or coping strategies.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Nicola takes a collaborative stance - she will work with each person to identify which methods best match their needs, goals and preferences, and adjust the plan as progress unfolds. Licensed professionals often blend approaches to suit individual circumstances, and Nicola uses her training to tailor sessions to the client.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different lifestyles and time zones. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and other commitments while maintaining continuity of care and access to regular support.

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