About me
Hi, I’m Nicola.
I'm a BACP-registered person-centred counsellor, Lead Counsellor at a busy NHS GP practice, and a fully qualified counselling supervisor. But more than anything, I’m someone who’s here to really listen — with warmth, empathy, and without judgement.
If you’ve found your way here, something in life might not be feeling quite right. Maybe you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or just unsure where to turn. Reaching out for support can feel daunting, and it’s completely okay to be unsure or nervous. You’re not alone — and you don’t have to figure everything out on your own.
I offer a calm, confidential space where you can bring whatever’s on your mind. Whether it's something recent or something you've been carrying for a long time, we can explore it together at your pace. My aim is to help you make sense of what’s going on — not with quick fixes or advice, but by truly hearing you, understanding your experiences, and supporting you to move forward in a way that feels right for you.
How I Work
My counselling approach is grounded in the person-centred model, which means I believe in your inner capacity to grow, heal, and make meaning — when you’re given the right support. Our sessions are collaborative and led by you. I also integrate other humanistic approaches where appropriate, which allows me to work flexibly and sensitively with a wide range of experiences.
Clients often come to me with concerns around anxiety, low mood, loss, trauma, relationships, life transitions, or low self-worth. But you don’t need a specific ‘label’ or crisis to come to therapy — if something’s weighing on you, that’s enough.
In addition to my private practice, I’m the Lead Counsellor for an NHS GP Practice, where I support clients and manage counselling placements. I also facilitate a community Wellbeing Hub, offering a safe and welcoming space for people to connect and share. Alongside this, I offer clinical supervision to both qualified therapists and trainees.
Where & How I Work
I offer counselling to individuals aged 16+ in the following ways:
In-person at The Grove Therapy Rooms in Ilkley (just a short walk from the train station and main car park)
Online across the UK
Telephone sessions, if that feels more comfortable for you
Let's Talk
I know that finding the right counsellor is important, which is why I offer a free 30-minute phone or in-person consultation. This gives us a chance to talk through what you’re looking for and see whether working together feels like a good fit.
Training, qualifications & experience
- CPCAB Level 6 in Therapeutic Counselling Supervision.
- CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling.
- CPCAB Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies.
- CPCAB Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills.
I attend monthly clinical supervision to ensure I continue to practice safely, within ethical guidelines.
I am a registered member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) and work towards their ethical framework.
Along with my private work, I am also the Lead Counsellor for an NHS GP Practice, managing counselling placements. Within this role I also facilitate a Well Being Hub, providing a safe, confidential space for the community to come together to support one another in times of stress.
Member organisations
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£65.00 per session
Additional information
I work with individuals aged 16 +
The sessions will last approximately 60 minutes.
I offer a free 30 minutes initial telephone consultation , to assess your needs from counselling and answer any questions you may have regarding the counselling process.
When I work
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Monday - Thursday
9am to 8pm, offering in person, online and telephone sessions.
Friday & Saturday
9am to 1pm, I offer online and telephone sessions.
