Counsellor profile
Nicky Young, BACP
United Kingdom
BACP counsellor - stress and anger support
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- CredentialsBACP
- RegistrationBACP, United Kingdom / 395176
- Experience3 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationUnited Kingdom
About
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
- Solution-Focused work
About Nicky
Nicky Young is a BACP counsellor working in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and the knock-on effects of life changes. Nicky also supports people dealing with relationship and family strains, grief, addictions, sleeping problems and anger.
Nicky keeps conversations straightforward and practical. She focuses on listening without judgement and helping people name what is happening for them. Early sessions usually look at immediate concerns and simple steps to ease pressure.
Her background includes client-centred ways of working that place the persons own experience at the heart of the sessions. She uses mindfulness techniques to help with rumination and grounding. Solution-focused tools are used to spot small changes that make daily life easier.
Sessions aim to reduce overwhelm by breaking problems into manageable parts. Nicky often works with people on coping strategies, improving sleep, managing anger and building confidence at work or in relationships. She also addresses fertility-related stress, guilt and isolation when these come up.
Practical outcomes are discussed together rather than imposed. People leave sessions with short exercises and simple techniques to try between meetings. To begin, clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and book an initial session through the online options provided.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and responding to the individuals experience. It helps people feel understood and clarifies what matters most to them. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce rumination and calm intense reactions. Solution-Focused Therapy looks for small, practical changes a person can try soon after a session to test what helps.Finding the best approach is usually a shared process. Nicky works collaboratively to decide which methods to use based on a persons goals, the problems they bring and what fits into their day. She adjusts techniques as progress is reviewed so the plan stays relevant.
Confirm the exact session options before booking as formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to keep to brief, focused check-ins when needed. It can also allow for mindfulness exercises during a short break at work, practical planning for sleep routines at home, or conversational sessions without extra travel. Registered or accredited professionals commonly offer a variety of ways to meet; discuss preferred arrangements when you make contact.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and life changes, and also addresses issues such as anger, grief, addictions and workplace struggles.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centred and down-to-earth, with practical steps to reduce overwhelm and techniques to try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
Nicky has three years of professional experience working with adults on emotional and practical concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time and works with people based in the United Kingdom.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time; please check the subscription details for exact fees.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.