Counsellor profile
Nicola Bagust, BACP
Based in United Kingdom · 7 years of experience
Counsellor for relationships and loss
Continue with NicolaAt a glance
- Registration
- BACP, United Kingdom (396617)
- Qualifications
- BACP
- Experience
- 7 years
- Languages
- English
- Based in
- United Kingdom
Details come from information Nicola supplied to BetterHelp.
- Relationship issues
- Grief and loss
- Self esteem
About Nicola
BACP. 7 years of professional counselling experience. Nicola Bagust works with people facing relationship difficulties, grief and loss, low self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, addictions and intimacy-related issues. She speaks English and practises in the United Kingdom.
Nicola frames counselling as a practical process of talking through current problems and finding ways to cope. She adapts conversations and the plan of work to each person's situation. Sessions focus on identifying what feels most pressing, developing manageable steps, and reviewing what helps between meetings.
In sessions she addresses how addiction affects relationships and day-to-day life, how grief and loss can alter mood and routine, and how low self-esteem can influence decisions. She offers straightforward support for people struggling with motivation and confidence, and for those living with depressive symptoms.
Nicola aims to be respectful and sensitive in her approach. She asks questions to understand each person's history and current pressures, and works collaboratively to set goals. The emphasis is on practical tools and regular check-ins to track progress.
Her practice uses a subscription model for payments that can be cancelled at any time. Prospective clients are asked to use the site process to view counselling options, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session.
Evidence-based approaches used in online counselling
Nicola works from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One approach helps people break problems into smaller steps and build new habits to manage mood and motivation; this is useful for depression, low self-esteem and addiction-related behaviours. Another approach looks at how relationships and losses affect feelings and daily routines; sessions involve talking through those patterns and finding ways to rebuild stability.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t helped before, and then agree the methods to try. This collaborative process aims to match the approach to the client’s needs rather than starting with a fixed method.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some formats also need less bandwidth or no camera, which can suit people who prefer fewer visual demands. Registered or accredited professionals, including counsellors, use these flexible arrangements to help clients keep therapy practical and manageable.
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Also works with
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with relationship issues, grief and loss, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, coping with life changes and intimacy-related issues.
What is her counselling style?
Her approach is practical and conversational, focusing on talking through current problems and developing manageable steps to help day-to-day life.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional counselling experience in the United Kingdom.
Is she a BACP member?
Yes, she is listed with BACP as provided in her credentials.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time and the cost varies with location.
How do I begin counselling with her?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session through the site.
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