- Grief and bereavement
- Trauma aware approach
- Neurodiversity-affirming
About Nicola
Nicola Fiveash is an integrative counsellor based in the United Kingdom. She holds NCPS and has five years' experience supporting people through grief, loss and trauma, as well as stress and anxiety. Nicola also works with clients who identify as neurodivergent and those facing significant life changes.
She blends several therapeutic approaches to match what each person needs. Nicola offers a person-centred way of working that gives space to talk without judgement. She also uses psychodynamic ideas to help people spot recurring patterns from earlier experience and cognitive behavioural strategies to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours.
Sessions are collaborative and tailored to the individual. Nicola aims to create a calm, compassionate setting where feelings can be explored at a manageable pace. Her practice is trauma-informed and welcomes different ways of experiencing the world, including neurodiversity.
People come to Nicola with a wide range of concerns, including bereavement, caregiving strain, chronic illness, addictive patterns, relationship difficulties and work-related stress. She pays attention to safety and autonomy while helping clients develop practical ways to cope day to day.
Nichola's style emphasises being heard with empathy and warmth. She encourages clients to build on their existing strengths and to test new ways of coping gradually. Taking a first step can feel hard, and Nicola offers steady support while people work through change and grief.
She blends several therapeutic approaches to match what each person needs. Nicola offers a person-centred way of working that gives space to talk without judgement. She also uses psychodynamic ideas to help people spot recurring patterns from earlier experience and cognitive behavioural strategies to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours.
Sessions are collaborative and tailored to the individual. Nicola aims to create a calm, compassionate setting where feelings can be explored at a manageable pace. Her practice is trauma-informed and welcomes different ways of experiencing the world, including neurodiversity.
People come to Nicola with a wide range of concerns, including bereavement, caregiving strain, chronic illness, addictive patterns, relationship difficulties and work-related stress. She pays attention to safety and autonomy while helping clients develop practical ways to cope day to day.
Nichola's style emphasises being heard with empathy and warmth. She encourages clients to build on their existing strengths and to test new ways of coping gradually. Taking a first step can feel hard, and Nicola offers steady support while people work through change and grief.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyHypnotherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
NCPS · United Kingdom
Languages
English
Therapeutic approaches and online support
Nicola uses several practical approaches to help people manage distress and find new ways forward. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on identifying core values and taking small actions that matter, even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) helps people spot unhelpful thinking patterns and experiment with different behaviours to reduce anxiety or low mood. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and can help people understand why they repeat certain dynamics.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Nicola treats this as a collaboration and will discuss options with each person. Together they decide which methods fit the client's goals, needs and preferences, and adapt the plan over time as progress unfolds.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also make it possible to continue therapy during major life changes and when face-to-face meetings are difficult to arrange.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Nicola help with?
She supports people dealing with grief, bereavement and end-of-life concerns, as well as stress, anxiety, trauma and life changes. Nicola also works with issues such as addiction, parenting strain, chronic illness and career difficulties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and person-centred, offering a calm, non-judgemental space. She combines talking about feelings with practical steps to change thoughts and behaviours.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has five years of clinical experience helping people through grief, trauma and long-term stress. That background shapes how she supports coping and adjustment.
What qualifications and location are listed?
Nicola is listed with NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not work with international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.