Nicola Claydon , NCPS

Nicola Claydon is a UK-licensed therapist with four years of professional experience who brings focused support to people facing relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns, depression, and a range of other life difficulties. She holds the NCPS credential, a recognised professional counselling qualification, and she combines that training with practical experience gained across varied settings to offer thoughtful, empathetic care.

Nicola approaches therapy from a perspective that honours each person as the expert of their own story, helping clients recognise and build on their existing strengths. She aims to create a nonjudgmental, supportive space where difficult memories and present struggles can be explored with compassion. Her work encourages clearer understanding and acceptance of past events so clients can move forward with more clarity and a renewed sense of agency.

During training Nicola completed placements supporting adult survivors of sexual abuse, families bereaved by suicide through work with Pete’s Dragons, care workers during the post-lockdown period, and people who had experienced homelessness while at Alabare supported accommodation. She also sees clients in private practice for a wide range of concerns. Nicola offers practical guidance alongside emotional support, helping clients identify goals and take steps toward a more fulfilling life.

Therapeutic approaches and online care with Nicola

Nicola integrates evidence-informed approaches to meet each client's needs. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns - it helps people understand relational triggers and build more secure connections. Client-Centered Therapy places the client at the heart of the process, offering empathic listening and unconditional positive regard to support self-exploration and growth. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, making it useful for mood-related concerns, anxiety, and practical coping skills.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Nicola works collaboratively with clients to explore which methods align best with their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, adjusting the work as progress unfolds. This partnership helps ensure therapy feels relevant and effective for each individual.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - Nicola provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals from varied locations, accommodate busy lives, and maintain continuity of care when in-person sessions are not possible.