Counsellor profile
Nicola Hill, BACP
Counsellor - anxiety and relationships
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About Nicola
Counsellor Nicola Hill is a BACP member with five years' experience. She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, addiction and other concerns listed on her profile. Sessions are offered in English in the United Kingdom.
Nicola uses a person-centred way of working. That means she listens without directing and helps people notice what matters most to them. She also uses acceptance and commitment ideas and mindfulness practices to help clients with difficult feelings and decisions.
In a session Nicola will often focus on what the client wants to change. She talks through patterns of thought and behaviour and offers practical exercises to try between sessions. Mindfulness work may include short attention practices. Attachment-based ideas look at how early relationships affect current ones.
Her background includes coaching work and a history of teaching yoga. Nicola says this gives her a practical focus on self-awareness and breath-based tools that some clients find useful for stress and sleep problems. She also lists experience with grief, parenting concerns and workplace stress.
Nicola describes herself as someone who uses motivational interviewing techniques alongside emotionally-focused methods when relationships are involved. These approaches aim to help people clarify values, improve communication and make different choices. The emphasis is on straightforward, usable steps rather than long theoretical discussion.
Prospective clients are asked to use the site's matching process to book. Nicola does not accept international clients. If you need to confirm session formats, check the booking options before arranging a first appointment.
Therapeutic approaches and how online counselling can work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is about noticing thoughts and feelings without being driven by them. It helps people focus on what matters and take small steps that match their values, which can suit stress, anxiety and life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current connections and can help with communication problems, trust and relationship difficulty. Client-Centred Therapy puts the client’s perspective first, with listening and gentle reflection to help people find their own solutions.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Nicola will discuss your needs and preferences and agree what to try first. The choice of approach can change over time as goals and circumstances change. This is done collaboratively, with practical tasks and short exercises offered when useful.
If you are considering online sessions, check the booking options to confirm which session formats Nicola currently offers. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling around school, work or childcare. It also allows brief check-ins when time is limited, or audio-only options when bandwidth is lower. Confirm the specific session format and any practical details before you book your first appointment.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with most often?
Nicola lists stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, grief, sleep problems and addiction among her main areas.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a person-centred approach with elements of mindfulness and acceptance and commitment work to help clients notice patterns and try new actions.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of practice experience working with the areas shown on her profile.
Which professional body is she registered with?
She is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP on her profile.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions organised and what is the cost?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time; check the booking details for precise fees.
How do I begin with Nicola?
Click the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session through the site.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
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