Nicola Kassam

Nicola Kassam is a counsellor who uses a people-centred way of working to make talking feel straightforward and practical. She focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem and relationship concerns. She also supports people dealing with career and motivation issues, and eating and food-related difficulties.

Nicola draws on five years of clinical experience and a background in further and higher education. That prior work involved careers, employability and welfare support for ten years. She brings that grounding into conversations about work, life direction and practical problem solving.

In sessions she aims to create an open space where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgement. Conversations are guided by the person in front of her, with the counsellor offering reflective listening and gentle challenges when useful. The goal is to help people notice patterns and make choices that feel more manageable.

Her practice combines client-centred listening with existential thinking and mindfulness tools. These approaches are used to support practical changes and to help people sit with difficult emotions when needed. Motivational interviewing may be used to strengthen commitment to goals.

Nicola is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She works with people across the United Kingdom and also accepts international clients. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How her approaches guide online work

Nicola combines client-centred listening with mindfulness and existential ideas to shape her online practice. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on being heard and understood, helping people explore feelings and decisions at their own pace. Mindfulness Therapy teaches attention to the present moment and simple practices that can reduce overwhelm and support emotional regulation. Existential Therapy looks at meaning, choice and responsibility, which can help when people face major life changes or questions about direction.

Finding the right way of working is part of the process. Nicola will discuss different approaches with each person and choose techniques together based on needs, goals and preferences. That collaborative decision helps make sessions feel relevant and achievable.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy life - sessions can be scheduled around work, study or caregiving, and brief check-ins can be arranged when a full appointment isn't possible. It also reduces travel time and can help people access support from different locations, including internationally, while the counsellor and the client agree the practical arrangements that suit them both.