- Mindfulness therapy
- EMDR work
- Solution-focused tools
About Nicola
Nicola Barker is a BACP counsellor and psychotherapist with 14 years of practice in the United Kingdom. She works with adults who are struggling with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, grief, anger and life changes. Nicola also supports people facing caring responsibilities, chronic illness, relationship strain and the aftermath of abuse.
Her way of working is interactive and person-focused. Sessions are practical and conversational. Nicola uses techniques from client-centred therapy alongside mindfulness, solution-focused tools, hypnotherapy and EMDR where appropriate. She aims to help people develop coping strategies and clearer ways to respond when anger or frustration arise.
Nicola often helps people notice what triggers their temper and then practises different responses. She works on breathing and grounding, thought patterns, and small behavioural experiments people can try between sessions. These steps are presented calmly and simply, so they can be used in everyday life at work or at home.
She has experience supporting those dealing with career stress, compassion fatigue, social anxiety, panic attacks and issues around ageing or disability. Nicola also addresses separation, communication problems and the emotional effects of prejudice and sexual assault in individual work.
To begin, Nicola asks people to describe their current concerns and what they hope to change. She uses that information to shape the focus of sessions and to agree practical next steps. The emphasis is on what the person can try now to reduce anger, sleep better and feel steadier day to day.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and reflecting. It helps people feel understood and clarifies what they want to change, which suits conversations about anger, relationships and self-esteem.Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices. These are practical tools to reduce reactivity, improve sleep and bring awareness to anger when it starts. EMDR is a structured approach used for distress linked to traumatic memories; in practice it involves guided bilateral stimulation alongside talking to reduce the intensity of upsetting memories.
Finding the right approach is part of the process and will be a joint decision. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, try methods that match those aims, and review what helps most as work continues.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking because the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, for example by avoiding travel or allowing shorter check-ins during a lunch break. Some methods transfer well to video or phone and exercises such as breathing practices and solution-focused tasks can be set as short activities between sessions. Registered or accredited professionals can adjust pace and techniques to fit how someone prefers to work remotely.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she address?
She works with everyday anger such as losing temper with loved ones, workplace frustration, building resentment and living around someone else’s anger.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is interactive and person-focused. Sessions are conversational and aim to find practical steps to manage feelings.
How long has she been practising?
She has 14 years of experience working with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, trauma and relationship issues.
Is she registered with any professional body?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions can be arranged with international clients. Sessions are delivered in English.
What session formats does she offer?
Confirm current session options before booking as the biography does not specify formats; please check available formats on the booking page.
How are costs handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.