Nicky Young
Calm, practical counselling for everyday struggles
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About Nicky
Nicky Young is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. She supports people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression. Nicky aims to make that first step feel manageable and acknowledges the courage it can take to start therapy.
She creates an open space where clients can talk about thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment. Conversations focus on what matters right now and practical ways to cope.
Background and approach
Nicky draws on client-centred work to follow the person's lead, using mindfulness to bring calm and solution-focused ideas to set small, achievable goals. Sessions tend to be straightforward and down to earth. The emphasis is on clear, usable steps rather than jargon.
Nicky also helps people navigate life changes, workplace stress, relationships, grief and challenges such as addiction or compassion fatigue. Additional areas of focus include fertility-related stress, guilt and shame, loneliness, questions about life purpose and midlife changes. She also supports people exploring intimacy-related issues and women's health concerns in a non-judgemental way.
Nicky holds BACP accreditation, which indicates registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. To begin, people use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 3
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 395176
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Nicky's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Nicky works with
Everything Nicky lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Depression
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Fertility issues
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Self-love
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Nicky lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How Nicky works online
Mindfulness is another strand of her practice. Simple breathing or awareness exercises are used to settle busy thoughts and reduce stress. These techniques often help with anxiety, sleep problems and moments of overwhelm by offering short, practical tools to try between sessions.
Solution-focused ideas make sessions goal-oriented and time-efficient. Work tends to focus on small, concrete steps that build toward bigger changes. This can be useful for career decisions, habit changes and managing short-term crises.
Finding the right mix of approaches is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss options, try techniques together and adjust the plan based on the client's needs, goals and preferences. That shared decision-making helps keep sessions relevant and useful.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so readers should confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find it simpler to schedule sessions around work, study or family commitments while still accessing a registered or accredited professional.
Questions and answers
What kinds of problems does Nicky help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes. Other areas include workplace issues, grief, addictions and intimacy-related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Nicky uses a client-centred approach that follows the person's lead and creates space for open conversation. She combines mindfulness and solution-focused techniques for practical coping and goal-setting.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and life challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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