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Nicola "Nicky" McCaffrey, BACP
United Kingdom
BACP counsellor - stress and anxiety
See online therapy options- Person-centred approach
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Support for grief
About Nicola
Nicola "Nicky" McCaffrey is a BACP-registered counsellor with five years' experience in the United Kingdom. She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, relationship concerns and life changes. Her work also covers issues such as sleeping problems, anger, career questions and ADHD-related difficulties.
Nicky usually works in a person-centred way, listening to what matters most and helping the person to feel heard. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. Sessions often involve practical strategies and discussion of coping options.
Her background includes work in Talking Therapies and providing support to people in suicidal distress. She has worked with a broad range of people, including those who identify as neurodivergent and people from LGBT communities. That experience informs how she approaches conversations about identity, isolation and life transitions.
In sessions Nicky will explore current problems and help build simple, repeatable strategies. This can mean practicing new ways of thinking, trying out behavioural changes, or breaking big problems into smaller steps. She also supports people who are making important decisions or managing losses.
Practical aims are common in her work: reduce overwhelming thinking, improve sleep routines, manage anger, or find clearer direction at work. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online therapy options button.
How CBT and person-centred work online
Nicola uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thinking patterns that make problems worse and to test small changes in thinking and behaviour. CBT is practical and focused, often useful for anxiety, low mood, sleep disruption and anger. She also works in a Client-Centred way, which means listening closely and helping people feel heard before deciding next steps. This approach supports people to clarify values, make decisions and process loss.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Nicky will discuss what feels most useful and adapt methods to the person's goals and preferences. That collaboration helps decide whether to focus more on CBT strategies or on person-centred conversations at a given stage.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a weekly routine, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They can also let people choose quieter timings, avoid camera use if preferred, or arrange sessions around work and family commitments. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists often combine structured CBT tasks with reflective conversations to make use of the time available.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What problems does she help with most often?
Nicky works with stress, anxiety and depression plus related concerns such as low self-esteem, grief, sleep problems, anger and relationship issues.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses, paired with practical strategies for day-to-day life.
What experience does she have?
She has five years' experience, including work in Talking Therapies and supporting people in suicidal distress.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She is not currently taking international clients.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to try sessions?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first 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 you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.