Nicola Willmott, BACP

Nicola Willmott is a BACP counsellor who works in the United Kingdom. She has three years of professional experience and offers a calm, practical space for people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression and self-esteem concerns. Nicola also focuses on ADHD and supports people facing relationship difficulties and the strains of caregiving.

She has worked in a range of settings, including the NHS, a bereavement charity and in private practice. That background means she is used to different kinds of emotional difficulty, from loss and grief to low motivation and persistent worry.

Nicola follows a flexible, integrative approach. She draws on client-centred ways of working to listen and reflect, and uses cognitive behavioural ideas to look at patterns of thought and behaviour. Attachment-based thinking and mindfulness also shape how she understands relationships and stress.

In sessions she aims to help people identify their strengths and practical steps forward. Conversations are intended to be grounded and clear, with attention to how problems show up day to day. Nicola describes therapy as a collaborative process where the person’s experience leads the work.

She identifies as neurodivergent-affirming and pays particular attention to adult ADHD and autistic experiences. Nicola encourages straightforward goals and small, achievable changes so people can build confidence and cope better with daily demands.

How Nicola's approaches translate to online therapy

Nicola draws on client-centred work, cognitive behavioural therapy and attachment-based thinking to guide online sessions. Client-centred work means the therapist listens closely and reflects what is said, helping people to find their own answers and make sense of feelings. Cognitive behavioural therapy looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact and helps people try small behavioural experiments to reduce distress. Attachment-based thinking focuses on how relationships and early experiences shape current patterns, which can be useful when relationship stress or caregiving strains are a focus.

Finding the right approach is usually a collaborative process. Nicola will work with clients to figure out which combination of ideas best fits their needs, goals and preferences. She adapts plans as therapy progresses so practical steps and conversational style match what the person wants to get from sessions.

If you are considering online work, confirm the available session formats before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful for fitting therapy into busy days, cutting travel time and keeping appointments alongside caring responsibilities. Others prefer shorter check-ins or audio-only options when that suits their routine. Discussing practical arrangements early helps sessions fit into everyday life without demanding major changes.