Only had two sessions but already feel very comfortable and also that Nicola is able to understand what I am trying to communicate and can offer different advice/solutions which feel tailored to me. Would highly recommend.
Nicola Barnard, 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.
- 5.0 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Nicola. View 10 reviews
- Great news, Nicola is accepting new clients!
- She is normally fully-booked.
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in United Kingdom
Recent reviews
Careful and considerate of long standing issues, Nicola actively listens and takes notes, I feel supported and safe.
More about Nicola
- 4 years' experience
- Female
- BACP
I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, coping with grief and loss, depression, motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I have experience of working with neurodiverse clients, children, and adults. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Relationship issues
Grief
Self esteem
Depression
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Parenting issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Aging and geriatric issues
Antisocial personality
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Avoidant personality
Blended family issues
Body image
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dependent personality
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Emptiness
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Fertility issues
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hoarding
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Intellectual disability
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Phobias
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Traumatic brain injury
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues
Treatment Approaches
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Licenses
- BACP · United Kingdom · 402330 · Expires July 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.
Reviews for Nicola Barnard
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Only had two sessions but already feel very comfortable and also that Nicola is able to understand what I am trying to communicate and can offer different advice/solutions which feel tailored to me. Would highly recommend.
Careful and considerate of long standing issues, Nicola actively listens and takes notes, I feel supported and safe.
Working with Nicola has been brilliant. She’s insightful, not afraid to hold the mirror up to you, and focuses on your issues with compassion. There is no doubt that without Nicola, I would not have recovered from my breakdown in such a way. She’s my new hero.
I was so happy with Nicola as my therapist. She is such a kind and calm person and has been helping me a lot through the last few months. We had some emotionally challenging sessions, as well as some lighter ones, where we could laugh about things. We always adjusted the sessions according to what I needed that day. I would highly recommend her.
Nicola is very good at listening, and her suggestions so far have been right on the mark. Still early days for me on this journey, but so far extremely happy with my progress, which is down to Nicola
Nicola is brilliant at what she does, I feel she completely understands me as a person and makes a great effort to provide therapy to me in a way that works for and a way that makes sense. She has listened to all my concerns and is very prompt in the advice and therapy she offers. I am still early on in my therapy but I feel like with Nicolas help I am on the road to recovery.
Nicola has been incredibly supportive and helpful since day one. She responds quickly to any messages or journal entries with encouragement and advice
She is so incredibly supportive, is very easy to talk too as this is my first time trying therapy I find it very easy to chat with her, we occasionally joke around and do keep the conversation lighthearted occasionally just to keep the mood ok but is still serious and does do what I need her to do, she does care and wants to help but also does give me tons of options for what I could do to achieve my goals I highly recommend her
Nicola was a very thoughtful and empathetic listener. Her reflections and advice while positive and affirming were also practical and actionable, which helped me greatly. Highly recommended.
Nicola has been very supportive and understanding.
Frequently asked questions
Does Nicola Barnard offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Nicola Barnard 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 Barnard speak?
Nicola Barnard speaks English.
How many years of experience does Nicola Barnard have?
Nicola Barnard has 4 years of experience.
Where is Nicola Barnard licensed to practice?
Nicola Barnard is licensed to practice in the United Kingdom.
Does Nicola Barnard accept clients outside of the United Kingdom?
No, Nicola Barnard 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 Barnard offer?
Nicola Barnard offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.
How can I communicate with Nicola Barnard?
Nicola Barnard 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 Barnard?
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.
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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.