Nicola Young is a qualified therapist practising in the United Kingdom and a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She has three years of clinical experience and offers a calm, non-judgemental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored at an individual pace. As an integrative counsellor with a strong person-centred emphasis, Nicola works collaboratively with clients and draws on therapeutic techniques that align with each person’s goals.

She frequently supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, loss and grief, life changes and burnout, low self-confidence, anger and shame, relationship difficulties and compassion fatigue. Nicola also works with issues including addictions, LGBT concerns, family problems, trauma and abuse, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting challenges, career questions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related areas. Nicola identifies as a female therapist who is gay, older, non-religious and liberal, and she welcomes working with diverse clients.

Nicola has worked in private practice, for local counselling agencies and online providers, and she supports individuals at a local mental health charity. She has a background in the music industry and around 20 years’ experience helping others navigate creative life, and she holds a BA (Hons) in Music from Dartington College of Arts.

Her formal qualifications include a Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling (CPCAB), a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (CPCAB), a Level 3 in Counselling Studies (CPCAB) and Level 2 Counselling Skills (CPCAB). Nicola’s professional roles include working as a Mental Health Advisor for Pentreath Mental Health Charity and volunteering with agencies such as Counselling For Social Change and Lifetime Therapy. Ongoing professional development covers areas such as safeguarding, suicide awareness (ASIST), mental health first aid, equality and diversity, GDPR, online and telephone counselling, existential therapy, single session therapy, attachment, working with anger, shame and rage, self-esteem and assertiveness.

Nicola understands that seeking support can feel daunting and aims to empower people through that first step. She is currently available on Thursdays and Fridays from 9:00am to 4:30pm, on Saturday mornings, and offers some evening appointments on request. Prospective clients are invited to message her with any questions.