- stress and anxiety
- family conflict
- self esteem
About Nicola
Nicola Channing is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has eight years of experience. She helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, relationship and family tensions, low self-esteem, life transitions, addictions and anger. Nicola also supports clients dealing with intimacy issues, parenting strain, career challenges and depression.
Her approach is straightforward and practical. Sessions focus on talking through the problems that cause recurring anger or frustration, and on developing everyday skills to reduce flare-ups. Nicola uses evidence-based methods to help people notice patterns, manage strong feelings and respond differently to triggers.
She brings additional experience working with abandonment, adoption and foster care matters, aging and caregiver stress, attachment and personality-related difficulties, autism and Asperger Syndrome, blended family issues, body image and codependency. These areas often link to anger, and Nicola helps people untangle those connections so they can move forward.
Nicola keeps session work goal-oriented. She helps clients set small, practical steps to test new ways of relating and handling conflict. Progress is tracked in simple, measurable ways so people can see what changes reduce their stress and irritability.
Sessions are conducted in English and Nicola accepts international clients. Prospective clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session through the online booking flow.
Evidence-based approaches and how they work online
Nicola uses straightforward, evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing patterns and building skills. Cognitive approaches help people spot unhelpful thoughts that fuel anger and replace them with more balanced thinking. These methods are useful for issues like workplace frustration, rumination and low mood that feed irritability.Behavioural and skills-based work concentrates on practical changes. That includes learning breathing and grounding strategies, trying out new ways of communicating, and setting small experiments to test different responses to triggers. This supports people who want to reduce flare-ups in everyday situations.
Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Nicola works collaboratively to identify which methods fit a person's goals, needs and preferences, and she adapts the work as progress is made. Clients plan goals together and review what helps most as therapy continues.
Session formats were not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It also makes it simpler to keep up regular work while living in another country or when juggling family and work commitments.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger-related problems does she work with?
She helps people who lose their temper with close others, build-up resentment, struggle with frustration at work, or live with someone else’s anger.
How does Nicola approach therapy?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on identifying patterns and developing practical skills to manage strong feelings and reactions.
How long has she been practising?
Nicola has eight years of professional experience supporting people with stress, anxiety, relationships and related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be held in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and Nicola accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm the available formats before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.