Counsellor profile
Nicola Chaproniere, NCPS
Counsellor - trauma and parenting
See online counselling options- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting support
- Self esteem work
About Nicola
Counsellor Nicola Chaproniere is a NCPS-registered practitioner working in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. She helps people who are dealing with trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, low self-esteem, bipolar disorder and depression. Nicola works with individuals aged 11 and above and conducts sessions in English.
Nicola uses straightforward, evidence-based approaches to help people talk through difficult feelings and events. Sessions focus on what someone is finding hard right now and on practical steps they can try between meetings. She aims to make time in sessions for clear reflection, problem-solving and building coping skills.
Her background includes work with people affected by narcissistic behaviour, post-traumatic stress and self-harm. Nicola also supports people facing relationship strain, divorce, caregiving stress, cancer and body image concerns. She helps clients look at abandonment and attachment issues and addresses feelings of guilt, shame and jealousy.
Nicola keeps session work direct and practical. She will listen to what matters most to the client, help set simple goals, and review progress regularly. This approach is intended to make therapy easier to fit into everyday life and to give clear ways to practise outside sessions.
To start, Nicola asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and then book a first session. Costs vary with location, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. International clients are not currently accepted.
Approaches Nicola Uses and how online counselling works
Nicola bases her work on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that aim to make problems clearer and more manageable. One common approach is trauma-focused work, which looks at how past upsetting events affect feelings and behaviour now and helps build coping strategies for triggers and flashbacks.Another frequent element is structured mood-focused work for depression and bipolar-related challenges. This includes regular check-ins on mood, practical routines to reduce low mood, and planning for early warning signs. These methods are practical and goal-oriented, aimed at everyday changes rather than labels.
Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Nicola will discuss options with each person and decide together which methods suit their needs, goals and preferences. The clinician will review progress and adjust the plan as therapy continues.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a day, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals can offer effective support through remote work, and Nicola will help match the way you meet to what you want to achieve.
Areas of expertise
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She helps people with trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, self-esteem, bipolar disorder and depression, among related issues.
How would you describe her approach in sessions?
Her work uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques in a practical way, focusing on current difficulties and steps to try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience working with these concerns.
What credential does she hold and where does she practise?
She is registered with NCPS and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
What are the session and cost details?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to meet her?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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