Nicola Flanagan, BACP
Nicola Flanagan trained and practises as a counsellor in the United Kingdom and holds BACP accreditation.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
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About Nicola
Nicola Flanagan trained and practises as a counsellor in the United Kingdom and holds BACP accreditation. She has four years of professional experience including work in Scotland. Nicola aims to create a respectful and caring setting where people can speak openly about what is worrying them.
She helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression. Nicola also supports those dealing with grief and loss, relationship challenges, and issues around intimacy.
Background and approach
She offers a straightforward approach that focuses on the person in front of her rather than a one-size-fits-all programme. Nicola adapts her way of working to each person's needs. She uses a mix of client-centred talking, ideas from attachment work and cognitive strategies to help people notice patterns and try different responses.
Motivational techniques are also used to help with change and goal-setting. Sessions are designed to be practical and conversational. Nicola will listen, reflect back what she hears and work with you to set manageable goals.
She aims to make short-term coping skills and longer-term insight both part of the process. People come with a wide range of concerns such as parenting strain, career decisions, compassion fatigue, and coping with health or life changes. Nicola will tailor conversation and any agreed plan to your situation and pace.
This means the work can focus on practical steps or deeper emotional work depending on what you need.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 402769 | October 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Nicola works with
Everything Nicola lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Cancer
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Nicola lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Client-centred therapy puts the person at the heart of the session. The therapist listens without judgement, reflects what she hears and follows the client's pace to build clarity and self-understanding.
Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It offers simple strategies to test unhelpful thoughts and develop practical coping skills for anxiety, low mood and stress.
Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. Nicola will talk with you about goals, what feels most helpful and how different methods might fit your situation. She adjusts the focus as progress is made so the work stays relevant and manageable.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different routines. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat can be used for shorter check-ins and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options give flexibility for work, family and other commitments while keeping the therapeutic process consistent.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Nicola commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression and self-esteem issues and also helps with grief, relationship and intimacy-related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is conversational and practical, combining client-centred listening with attachment insights and cognitive tools to notice patterns and try new responses.
How much professional experience does she have?
Nicola has four years of professional experience working with people in the United Kingdom, including work in Scotland.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed with the BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Nicola offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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