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- Client-centred approach
- First responder issues
- Sexual assault support
About Nicola
Nicola Keenan is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with four years' experience. She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem and career change. She also works with first responder issues and survivors of sexual assault and abuse.
Nicola uses a client-centred approach. That means conversations focus on the person's priorities and pace rather than on set directions. Sessions are conversational and aim to help someone notice patterns, sort out choices and try different ways of responding to problems.
In practice she listens without judgement and reflects what people say to help them make sense of difficult experiences. People are encouraged to set the topics and goals they want to address. Nicola stays with the things that feel most important to the client and checks progress as work continues.
Her background includes training and work with a range of mental health and wellbeing difficulties, including post-traumatic stress and abuse-related concerns. She applies person-centred methods across common issues such as low mood, anxiety and relationship strain.
Sessions aim to be straightforward and practical. Nicola helps people identify manageable steps, recognise strengths and practice different responses to stressful situations. She encourages steady change over time rather than quick fixes.
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How client-centred work translates to online sessions
Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and following the client's concerns. The therapist offers reflections and questions to help a person clarify feelings, values and next steps. This approach is often used for anxiety, low mood, relationship strain and processing difficult experiences such as trauma.In sessions the emphasis is on the person's priorities. The therapist and client decide together what to focus on, how quickly to move and which changes to try. That collaborative stance makes it straightforward to tailor the work to practical goals and everyday challenges.
Which online session formats Nicola offers should be confirmed before booking. If you prefer remote appointments, check the available formats when you complete the matching questionnaire. Many people find remote sessions fit into work days more easily, allow a shorter check-in on a busy day, or make it simpler to keep appointments when travel or childcare is difficult. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt client-centred methods to work well at a distance, and Nicola will discuss how to make sessions useful for your specific situation.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family matters, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, parenting, anger, self-esteem, career change and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include first responder issues and sexual assault and abuse.
What therapy style does she use?
The main approach is client-centred therapy. Sessions are non-directive and focus on the client's concerns and pace.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of experience working in counselling and mental health support.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a BACP counsellor and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can clients outside the UK work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to book?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.