Nicola Barker

• Anxiety and panic
• EMDR and hypnotherapy
• Mindfulness and solution-focused

About Nicola

Nicola Barker helps people manage anxiety, stress, low self-esteem and life changes using practical psychotherapy methods. She is a BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) registrant and has 14 years' experience.

Clients can expect a direct, collaborative style in sessions. Nicola uses talking, guided techniques and specific interventions such as EMDR and hypnotherapy where appropriate. Sessions focus on identifying problems, building coping skills and finding steps that fit into daily life.

She has worked with a wide range of concerns including depression, grief, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, sleeping problems and anger. Nicola also supports people facing chronic illness, caregiver stress, isolation and issues related to ageing.

Her practice includes work on panic attacks, phobias, social anxiety, prejudice and discrimination, sexual assault and domestic violence. Nicola also addresses career matters, communication problems, divorce and separation, and men's and women's issues.

In sessions she draws on client-centred therapy, mindfulness and solution-focused techniques alongside EMDR and clinical hypnotherapy. That mix lets her adapt the work to each person's situation while keeping sessions practical and action oriented.

How Nicola uses different therapeutic approaches online

Nicola combines client-centred work with focused therapies to help people make changes. Client-centred therapy means the counsellor listens closely and helps you set the pace and topics for each session; it is useful for stress, low self-esteem and relational concerns.

EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is a structured approach aimed at reducing the distress linked to traumatic memories and intrusive thoughts. Clinical hypnotherapy uses guided relaxation and focused attention to support change in habits, sleep and anxiety symptoms.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Nicola will discuss options with each person and agree on methods that fit their goals and preferences, so the plan evolves from a shared decision rather than being fixed in advance.

Please confirm the available session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific delivery methods. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work and family commitments, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered and accredited professionals, including counsellors and therapists, use a range of approaches when working remotely and will adapt sessions to practical needs rather than promising particular outcomes.

Topics Nicola lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Self-esteem
• Career difficulties
• Depression
• Coping with life changes
• Relationship issues
• Family conflicts
• Trauma and abuse
• Grief
• Sleeping disorders
• Anger management
• Compassion fatigue
• Aging and geriatric issues
• Autism and Asperger Syndrome
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Chronic pain, illness, and disability
• Communication problems
• Divorce and separation
• Domestic violence
• Isolation and loneliness
• Men's issues
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Phobias
• Prejudice and discrimination
• Sexual assault and abuse
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Women's issues
• Workplace issues

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
• Hypnotherapy
• Mindfulness Therapy
• Solution-Focused Therapy

Questions about Nicola

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. Nicola lists anxiety, panic attacks and social anxiety among her main concerns.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She uses client-centred therapy alongside EMDR, hypnotherapy, mindfulness and solution-focused techniques.

How much experience does she have?

Nicola has 14 years' experience working as a counsellor and psychotherapist.

Is she registered with a professional body in the UK?

Yes. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Can I have sessions in English if I'm overseas?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are offered.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I get started with Nicola?

Select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.