Nicola Bagust , BACP

Nicola Bagust is a UK-credentialed therapist with seven years of professional experience supporting people through relationship difficulties, grief and loss, low motivation, low self-esteem and confidence, depression, and addiction-related concerns. She brings particular attention to how addiction affects relationships and family dynamics, and she works with clients coping with trauma, abuse, intimacy-related issues, and major life changes.

Nicola approaches each client with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, adapting conversations and care plans to fit the individual needs of the person she is working with. She aims to empower clients to take courageous steps toward a more fulfilling and happier life, offering guidance and practical support along the way. Nicola holds BACP credentials - membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which reflects her professional standing in the UK.

Her practice is built around tailoring treatment to the unique situation of each client, combining attentive listening with targeted strategies designed to meet personal goals. Nicola positions herself as a supportive partner in the therapeutic journey, helping clients build confidence, process loss, repair relationships, and navigate the changes they face.

Evidence-based techniques and flexible online therapy

Nicola makes use of evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on identifying and changing unhelpful patterns of thinking and behavior to reduce symptoms of depression, low motivation, and addiction-related cycles. These approaches help clients develop practical skills for coping with difficult emotions and making sustainable changes in daily life.

She also uses methods that support emotional processing and rebuilding after loss, trauma, or relationship difficulties, helping clients work through grief, trauma responses, and intimacy concerns while restoring self-esteem and connection to others.

Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. Nicola works with clients to understand their goals, preferences, and life context, and together they decide which techniques and pace will be the best fit for the work ahead.

Online therapy options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging offer practical flexibility. These formats allow clients to access therapy from home or other convenient locations, fit sessions into busy schedules, and maintain continuity of care in ways that suit different communication styles and needs.