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Nicola Barker, BACP

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Nicola is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in United Kingdom

More about Nicola

  • 10 years' experience
  • Female
  • BACP

I am a counsellor, psychotherapist, clinical hypnotherapist and life-coach, with over ten year's experience. I work with a wide range of client groups and have experience supporting people with various issues including anxiety, depression, confidence, life-changes, emotional abuse, caring roles, work issues, OCD, ASD and more.

I provide a warm, professional, respectful and interactive approach as we work through your issues together. I believe that therapy can be a truly transformative experience and I provide a safe and supportive environment to help to empower you.

I work in a holistic way and my approach combines person-centered therapy, ecotherapy, CBT and solution-focused therapy. Each session will be tailored to your specific needs and I will make the process as easy and comfortable for you as possible.

Sessions will be a safe space to explore your issues, develop coping techniques and find a positive way forward.

Whether you are going through a difficult time or are wishing to make life changes and need some support, we can work together on this.

Take that first step today towards a brighter tomorrow. I look forward to working with you.

Specialties

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

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Hypnotherapy
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Licenses

  • BACP · United Kingdom · 55915 · Expires January 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Nicola Barker offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Nicola Barker works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Nicola Barker speak?

Nicola Barker speaks English.

How many years of experience does Nicola Barker have?

Nicola Barker has 10 years of experience.

Where is Nicola Barker licensed to practice?

Nicola Barker is licensed to practice in the United Kingdom.

Does Nicola Barker accept clients outside of the United Kingdom?

No, Nicola Barker does not accept clients outside of the United Kingdom.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Nicola Barker offer?

Nicola Barker offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Hypnotherapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Nicola Barker?

Nicola Barker can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Nicola Barker?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

Mental health conditions are real, common, and treatable.

And recovery is possible.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.