Counsellor profile
Nicola Juffs, NCPS
Counsellor - Stress and anxiety support
See online counselling options- Client centred
- Solution focused
- Women's issues
About Nicola
Counsellor Nicola Juffs is registered with NCPS and has eight years' experience working in counselling in the United Kingdom. She helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, grief, low self esteem, depression and coping with life changes. Nicola often focuses on practical concerns such as motivation, communication problems and workplace issues.
Before her counselling work she spent many years in supportive roles across the homeless sector, mental health services and women's services. That background informs her approach and how she listens to difficult, everyday problems. Nicola has worked in private practice and with employee assistance programmes since qualifying as a Humanistic Counsellor in 2017.
She uses client-centred methods to keep the conversation focused on what matters most to the person in front of her. Solution-focused techniques also appear in sessions to identify small, practical steps clients can try between meetings. Sessions are aimed at helping people talk things through and find workable ways forward.
Nicola describes a straightforward style in sessions. She encourages honest discussion of feelings such as guilt, shame or loss and pays attention to how stress shows up in daily life. She also takes practical issues such as communication breakdowns and control struggles as part of the work.
People who come for support often want help with relationships at work, social anxiety, loneliness or questions about life purpose. Sessions are conducted in English and Nicola does not take international clients. Before booking, check the current session options offered.
How her client-centred and solution-focused work translates online
Client-Centred Therapy places the person's own experience at the centre of sessions. The counsellor listens without directing the person and helps them put words to thoughts and feelings. This approach suits people who need space to make sense of painful or confusing emotions.Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on finding small, practical changes that move things forward. Sessions look for strengths, exceptions to problems and short steps clients can try between meetings. It is useful for tackling specific issues such as stress, workplace problems or motivation.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Nicola will discuss needs, goals and preferences with each person and agree which methods to use together. That collaborative decision can change as the work progresses.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals offer similar practical benefits and will help arrange times that suit everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self esteem, depression and coping with life changes. Nicola also focuses on workplace issues, communication problems and feelings of isolation.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses client-centred methods to keep the focus on the person's experience and listens for what matters most. Solution-focused techniques are used to find practical steps to try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
Nicola has eight years of counselling experience. She also has prior work experience in the homeless sector, mental health and women's services.
Which professional body is she registered with?
She is registered with NCPS as stated in her profile. Her practice is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What does therapy cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Confirm the exact pricing details when you go to book.
How do I begin sessions?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule your first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.