Counsellor profile
Jay Nicol, BACP
Counsellor - stress and anxiety
See online counselling options- Parenting concerns
- Self esteem work
- Compassion fatigue
About Jay
Counsellor Jay Nicol is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with four years' experience in the United Kingdom. She works with issues such as stress, anxiety, parenting, self esteem and depression, and also focuses on compassion fatigue, guilt and shame, panic attacks, self-love and social anxiety and phobia.
Jay offers straightforward, practical conversations. She helps people name what feels difficult and notice patterns that keep problems going. Sessions look at coping strategies and small changes that can make daily life easier.
Her background includes several years working directly with people facing emotional strain and life stressors. That experience shapes how she structures sessions - short check-ins, clearer goals, and regular review of progress. She uses approaches that are evidence-based and aims to keep work concrete and manageable.
Jay places importance on respect and inclusion. She listens for the personal values and cultural elements that matter to each person. That helps make suggestions that fit into a person's life and commitments.
People contacting her can expect a collaborative way of working. She discusses what is helpful, what isn’t, and adjusts as needed. Jay also accepts international clients and runs sessions in English.
To begin, clients follow the site process to complete a brief matching questionnaire and book a first session. The subscription used for sessions can be cancelled at any time and costs vary with location.
Therapeutic approaches and online counselling
Jay uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to structure the work. One common approach is skills-based work that teaches practical strategies for coping with anxiety and panic attacks, such as breathing and grounding techniques and stepwise exposure to feared situations. Another strand is reflective talking therapy that helps people name feelings like guilt, shame or low self-worth and look at how those feelings affect choices and relationships.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Jay will work together with the client to agree what to try first and will adjust methods if they do not fit. The collaborative aim is to find methods that suit the person's goals and everyday life.
Confirm the session formats before booking because the biography does not list them. Many people find online work helps fit therapy into busy schedules, allowing shorter check-ins during a lunch break or sessions without travel time. It can also make it easier to keep regular weekly appointments when travel or work would otherwise interrupt them.
Areas of expertise
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What sorts of problems does she help with?
Jay works with stress, anxiety, depression and issues around self esteem. She also focuses on parenting, compassion fatigue, panic attacks, guilt and social anxiety.
How would you describe her way of working?
She keeps sessions practical and focused. Conversations aim to identify patterns, try coping strategies and set short, reviewable goals.
How much experience does she have?
Jay has four years of professional experience supporting people with emotional and life stressors.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
In what language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and Jay accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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