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Nicola Gordon-Thaxter, BACP
United Kingdom
Counsellor - Anxiety and relationships
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- Client-centred work
- Adoption and foster care
About Nicola
Nicola Gordon-Thaxter is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has around four years of professional experience. She works with people who are managing stress, anxiety and relationship concerns, and also helps with grief, parenting and changes in life circumstances.
Her practice uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centred approaches. Sessions focus on noticing unhelpful thoughts and habits, and trying practical ways to respond differently. Conversations are straightforward and aimed at small, manageable steps rather than long explanations.
Nicola also works with issues related to trauma and abuse, intimacy, anger and self-esteem. She has experience with adoption and foster care matters, multicultural concerns and prejudice or discrimination. These topics are addressed in a way that looks at everyday problems and coping strategies.
In early meetings Nicola listens to the immediate practical problems and helps set short-term goals. She and the client review what is working and adjust the approach in plain language. Over time the focus is on building routines and thinking habits that reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning.
People considering sessions are asked to check the listed online therapy options before booking. Nicola offers sessions in English and works within the United Kingdom.
How CBT and client-centred work translate to online sessions
Nicola uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot patterns of thinking and behaviour that raise stress or anxiety. CBT sessions involve identifying specific thoughts, testing them with simple experiments, and practising new responses that fit daily life. Client-centred work focuses on listening and reflecting back what the person says so problems feel clearer and priorities are easier to set.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Nicola will discuss goals and preferences with the client and suggest whether CBT, client-centred methods or a mix makes the most sense. This is a collaborative process that can change as priorities shift.
The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting therapy around work and family time and reducing travel. Since session formats are not specified in the biography, confirm the current online options before booking. The emphasis is on making sessions work with everyday routines, such as arranging shorter check-ins, avoiding camera use when needed, or scheduling appointments at times that suit a busy day.
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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 helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, parenting challenges and coping with life changes.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and to try practical alternatives. Sessions focus on small, concrete steps to change thinking and routine.
What is her professional background?
She has around four years of professional experience working with the listed concerns.
What credentials and location are relevant?
She is registered with the BACP and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from outside the UK?
International clients are not accepted at present; sessions are offered to people within the United Kingdom.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
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