Nicola Ellis , BACP

Nicola Ellis is a qualified counsellor based in Colchester who supports people navigating anxiety, low mood, grief, relationship difficulties and moments of life feeling overwhelming. She offers a calm, non-judgemental space where people can explore their thoughts and feelings at a pace that feels right for them.

Nicola combines academic training with a client-led approach. She holds a BA (Hons) in Person-Centred Counselling - an undergraduate degree in counselling - and a BSc (Hons) in Psychology - an undergraduate degree in psychology - and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Her practice is person-centred and integrative, so she adapts techniques and the pace of work to meet each individual’s needs.

To increase accessibility and choice, Nicola provides telephone, online video, and text-based sessions, allowing people to select the format that best suits their life and comfort level. She also offers a brief initial conversation to discuss how she might help and to answer questions about counselling. Nicola’s approach is grounded in respect for each person’s capacity for growth and change, and she aims to support clients as they work toward clearer understanding and practical coping.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Sessions

Nicola draws on client-centred therapy, attachment-based work, and mindfulness approaches to support people online. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening without judgment and following the client’s lead, helping with issues like low mood, anxiety and relationship difficulties by building a trusting therapeutic relationship. Attachment-based therapy explores how early relationships shape current patterns of connection and coping, which can be useful for people dealing with abandonment, attachment concerns or repeating relational difficulties. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and practical strategies to reduce reactivity and support emotional regulation, which can help with stress, anxiety and managing overwhelming feelings.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Nicola works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences, and she adapts the plan as therapy progresses so the work stays responsive and relevant.

Online therapy with Nicola is offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, family and mobility needs, and they allow therapists and clients to continue consistent work even when in-person meetings are not possible.