- Attachment-based work
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
About Nicola
Nicola Claydon is a counsellor registered with NCPS and has four years of professional experience. She works in the United Kingdom and speaks English. Nicola lists relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, depression, compassion fatigue, addictions, LGBT concerns, parenting, anger, self-esteem, career matters, coping with life changes and ADHD among her main areas of practice.
Her approach treats the client as the expert in their own life. Nicola uses conversational work to help people name what is troubling them. She focuses on building clearer understanding of past events and how those events affect current feelings and behaviour.
Sessions aim to explore patterns that keep problems repeating. Nicola draws on attachment-based ideas and psychodynamic thinking to look at early relationships and repeated responses. She also uses cognitive behavioural techniques to address unhelpful thoughts and practical ways to manage difficult emotions.
Mindfulness practices are offered to support grounding and noticing emotional states without judgement. The therapist also follows client-centred principles, keeping the focus on each person’s concerns and pace.
Nichola's background includes placements working with adult survivors of sexual abuse, bereaved families, care workers after lockdown and people in supported accommodation following homelessness. She also runs a private practice seeing a broad range of issues. Nicola asks people to use the site matching process to arrange an initial session and to confirm the current session formats before booking.
How her approaches translate to online work
Attachment-based work looks at patterns in close relationships and how early bonds shape current emotional responses. Online sessions can use this approach to map recurring interactions and start to try different responses. Client-centred practice keeps the focus on the person’s concerns and pace, allowing sessions to follow what matters most in conversation. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) gives straightforward tools to spot unhelpful thoughts and test practical behaviour changes, which can be practised between sessions.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. She will discuss what feels useful and adapt plans together with each client, using feedback to adjust focus and techniques over time. This is a collaborative process centred on your goals and daily realities.
The biography does not specify which online formats she offers, so confirm current session options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit around work or family life, require less travel, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Ask about session length and scheduling to choose what will suit your routine best.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with relationship problems, trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns, depression, anger and related issues listed in her profile.
What is her general style in sessions?
She treats the client as the expert on their story and uses conversational, client-centred work to explore difficulties at a steady pace.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of professional experience and additional placement experience from training roles before starting private practice.
What credential does she hold and where does she practise?
She is registered with NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered to international clients as stated in her profile.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.