Nicola Williams

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BSc (hons), Pg Dip, MBACP (registered)

About me

Hi, I am Nicola, a therapist offering counselling for anxiety in Aberdeenshire.

Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety? Perhaps your mind is constantly racing, you’re worrying about things that might happen, or you find yourself expecting the worst. Maybe you’ve noticed your confidence slipping, you’re struggling to switch off, or everyday tasks that once felt manageable now feel exhausting.

Anxiety can affect every area of life. It can impact your work, relationships, sleep, and overall sense of wellbeing. You may feel stuck in a cycle of overthinking, self-doubt, and fear about what the future holds. If this sounds familiar, please know that you’re not alone.


As an experienced counsellor specialising in anxiety, I offer a warm, supportive, and non-judgemental space where you can explore what’s going on for you at your own pace. Together, we can work to understand the underlying causes of your anxiety, identify patterns that may be keeping you stuck, and develop practical tools to help you feel calmer and more in control.

Therapy isn’t about “fixing” you. It’s about helping you reconnect with your strengths, build resilience, and develop confidence in your ability to cope with life’s challenges.

 My goal is to help you move beyond simply managing anxiety and towards living a life that feels more balanced, fulfilling, and meaningful.

What You Can Expect

 ● A safe, confidential, and supportive space where you can speak openly without fear of judgement.
 ● One-to-one counselling tailored to your individual needs and circumstances.
 ● A deeper understanding of how anxiety is affecting your thoughts, feelings, behaviours, and relationships.
 ● Practical coping strategies and techniques that you can use in everyday life.
 ● Support to improve confidence, self-esteem, work-life balance, and relationships.
 ● Signposting to additional resources or services where appropriate.
Sessions

I offer face-to-face counselling sessions in Kemnay, Aberdeenshire, as well as online counselling via Zoom for clients throughout the UK.

I also have a special interest in supporting women who may be peri-menopausal or menopausal and can offer a safe space to explore how this is impacting on your mental health.  

Training, qualifications & experience

Qualifications 

Post Graduate Diploma in Person Centred Counselling (University of Aberdeen)

Post Graduate Diploma in Social Work and Applied Social Studies (Robert Gordon University)

BSc (hons) Psychology (University of Stirling)

Experience

I have over 20 years experience supporting adults, children and young people in both the local authority and third sector using relational, trauma informed, strength based and solution focused approaches. 

I believe in empowering people to be their authentic self and value the unique worth of every individual.  I believe in the importance of seeking support for our emotional and mental wellbeing.

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

Therapies offered

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Fees

£60.00 per session

When I work

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Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, AB51

Type of session

In person
Online

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)

Key details

PVG Scheme

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Online platforms

Zoom

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