- Person-centred work
- Cognitive behavioural therapy
- LGBTQI+ inclusive
About Nicola
Nicola "Nicky" McCaffrey is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with five years' experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression and life changes, and lists blended family issues among her focus areas.
Nicky uses a mainly person-centred approach. That means sessions begin by listening so a person feels heard. From there she helps people talk through what is troubling them and consider practical options.
She also draws on cognitive behavioural therapy, which looks at patterns of thinking and behaviour. That approach can help with sleep problems, anger, low mood and unhelpful thinking linked to anxiety or self-esteem.
Nicky has worked in Talking Therapies services and has supported people in suicidal distress. She has experience with clients across different age groups and with people who identify as neurodivergent or as LGBTQI+.
In sessions she may help explore coping strategies, decision options, and ways to manage difficult feelings. Many people come with concerns about relationships, family matters, co-parenting or dynamics in a new blended household. She encourages practical steps alongside listening.
To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How her approaches are used in online sessions
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on being heard and understood. The counsellor listens closely and reflects what is said so a person can make sense of their feelings and choices. This approach helps with isolation, relationship worries and the strain of blended household changes.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) examines how thoughts and behaviours affect emotions. It offers practical tools such as activity planning or thought records to tackle anxiety, low mood, sleep problems and unhelpful patterns that affect family life.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals and preferences and then try methods that fit the situation. Decisions about which techniques to use are made together and can change as needs evolve.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as these are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some formats use less bandwidth or do not require being on camera, which can help during a quick break or when a longer session is difficult to fit in.
Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, family and blended family issues, grief, sleep difficulties, anger, ADHD and related areas.
How would she approach my situation in sessions?
Sessions are mainly person-centred, focusing on listening and being heard, with options to use cognitive behavioural techniques to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviours.
What background does she bring to this work?
She has five years' experience, has worked in Talking Therapies services and has supported people in suicidal distress.
What credential and location information is provided?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions are arranged through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.