BACP

Nicola Murray , BACP

Therapist in United Kingdom

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About Nicola

Nicola Murray works with adults who feel overwhelmed, anxious, or unsure how to move forward. She helps people develop practical tools to manage difficult emotions and to reconnect with a truer sense of themselves. Nicola blends structured techniques with a collaborative approach, tailoring sessions to each person rather than relying on a single method.

Nicola completed her initial training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a practical form of therapy that explores how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. She draws on a range of approaches and partners with clients to find the combination that fits best for their situation. Areas of particular interest and experience include intimacy in its many forms, anger, trust, anxiety, ADHD, and OCD.

When couples arrive feeling stuck or repeating patterns they cannot break, Nicola helps them identify the underlying dynamics and move toward repair and reconnection. Couples commonly present with communication difficulties, mismatched desires, unmet needs, and recurring arguments. Nicola works step by step to build communication skills, develop emotional regulation strategies, and create practical plans that address the needs of everyone in the relationship.

Nicola holds the BACP credential. BACP stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Nicola commonly integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy into her work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting locked into them, and to take actions that reflect their values - it can help with anxiety, avoidance, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns influence current connections and trust, helping individuals and couples address attachment wounds and improve emotional safety. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical strategies to reduce distress and change unhelpful patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Nicola works collaboratively with each person to identify what fits best for their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they review progress and adapt methods over time so the work stays relevant and effective.

Online sessions make it easier to access that collaborative work. Nicola offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility around schedules, geography, and daily life demands. These options allow clients and licensed professionals to maintain continuity of care and to choose the format that feels most comfortable for them.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Nicola Murray have?

Nicola Murray has 6 years of experience.

Is Nicola Murray a licensed therapist?

Yes. Nicola Murray holds the BACP credential. BACP stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

In which languages does Nicola Murray provide therapy?

Nicola Murray provides therapy in English.

Where is Nicola Murray located?

Nicola Murray is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Nicola Murray as my therapist?

You can work with Nicola Murray through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Nicola Murray work with international clients?

Yes, Nicola Murray works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Nicola Murray cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesADHD

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

See below

Languages

English

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