Nicola Murray

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About me

Book a free 15-minute call via my profile to talk through what’s been happening in your relationship and explore whether working together feels like the right fit. There’s no pressure to commit — it’s simply an opportunity for us to connect and answer any questions you may have.

Are you and your partner stuck in the same arguments, feeling unheard, or slowly drifting apart? Many couples reach a point where communication breaks down, resentment builds, and the same painful patterns repeat.

I often work with couples who still care deeply about each other but feel stuck in patterns they don’t know how to change on their own. Couples therapy can help you understand what is happening beneath these cycles and support you in finding new ways to communicate, repair, and reconnect.

I specialise in working with couples who want to rebuild communication, restore trust, and reconnect emotionally and physically. Together we explore the dynamics in your relationship and develop practical strategies that help both partners feel heard and understood. My approach focuses on improving, understanding ADHD communication in relationships, building emotional awareness, and working step-by-step towards healthier ways of relating.

Many couples I work with are navigating challenges such as repeated conflict, unmet emotional needs, trust difficulties, or feeling disconnected from one another. I also have a particular interest in supporting couples working through intimacy challenges, desire differences, infidelity, and modern relationship structures. I also have extensive experience working affirmatively with  LGBTQ+ couples.

Often one partner feels ready for therapy while the other feels unsure — this is very common, and we can start wherever you both are.

Alongside couples work, I also support individuals who may feel overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck. Therapy can provide space to reflect, develop practical coping strategies, and reconnect with a stronger sense of self.

My initial training was in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and I integrate a range of therapeutic approaches depending on each client’s needs. I work collaboratively and adapt the process so that therapy feels supportive, practical, and relevant to you.

Areas of special interest and experience include:

• Intimacy and desire
• Trust and infidelity
• Communication and conflict
• Anger
• Anxiety
• ADHD and OCD
• Ethical non-monogamy

I offer sessions for couples and individuals via Zoom, FaceTime, or WhatsApp. I am based in Glasgow and work with clients internationally, accommodating different time zones where possible.

My approach is warm, affirming, and collaborative. My goal is always to help people improve the quality of their relationships and their lives in ways that matter most to them.

If you’re wondering whether therapy could help your relationship, the free 15-minute introductory call is a relaxed way for us to explore that together.

 
Pricing
Individual sessions: £50 – 60 minutes
Couples sessions: £65 – 60 minutes

 
Client Testimonials
"Nicola is wonderful! She has a gift for reading between the lines and making sure both of us are heard. In only a handful of sessions she helped us communicate in a way I never thought possible. We’re so grateful we found her."

"I want to reiterate how thankful I am for your flexibility, patience, and understanding. It has been a pleasure having you support me on this journey."

 
Training, Qualifications & Experience
Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (2018–2020)
COSCA Counselling Skills (2016–2018)
Glasgow Cognitive Therapy Centre

Registered Member of the
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP)

Ongoing professional development in:

LGBTQ+ Intimacy and desire
Female sexuality
Ethical non-monogamy
Infidelity
Anxiety and ADHD
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Training, qualifications & experience

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Diploma 2018-2020 
  • COSCA counselling skills 2016-2018
  • Glasgow Cognitive Therapy Centre
  • MBACP Registered Member
  • Extensive reading and continuous personal development in areas of sex, intimacy and desire. 
  • Female desire, Ethical Non Monogamy, Infidelity . 
  • Experience with Anxiety and ADHD. 

Member organisations

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

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

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Fees

£50.00 - £65.00

Concessions offered for

  • Trainee counsellors

When I work

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Early morning
Morning
Early afternoon
Late afternoon
Evening

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Couples
Organisations
Employee Assistance Programme

Key details

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Online platforms

Zoom