Nicola Lomas , BACP

Nicola Lomas is an integrative psychotherapeutic counsellor based in Norwich who creates a calm, non-judgmental environment where people can explore their thoughts and emotions at a pace that feels right for them. Her integrative way of working draws on a range of therapeutic theories and evidence-based techniques so that sessions can be adapted to each person's needs rather than following a single rigid model.

Nicola specialises in supporting people affected by trauma, including survivors of sexual abuse and rape, and brings sensitivity and empathy to that work. She also works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and issues related to sexuality and LGBT identities. Additional areas of focus include attachment and abandonment concerns, communication difficulties, guilt and shame, loneliness, post-traumatic stress, and building self-love and resilience.

Those who choose to work with Nicola can expect a collaborative approach that aims to rebuild self-trust and promote recovery at a pace the client finds manageable. She holds BACP as a professional credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and draws on that professional framework to guide her practice and ethical standards.

Integrative and Trauma-Informed Approaches for Online Care

Nicola works from an integrative framework, combining techniques from different evidence-based approaches to tailor sessions to each person's needs. This flexible way of working allows her to draw on strategies that address symptoms like anxiety, depression, stress, and difficulties with self-worth, while adapting to a client's pace and preferences.

She also uses a trauma-informed approach when supporting survivors of sexual abuse and rape, which emphasizes safety, emotional pacing, and building trust. In practice this means attending carefully to how traumatic experiences affect relationships, self-image, and coping, and supporting gradual steps toward healing and resilience.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work. Nicola collaborates with clients to identify what feels most helpful, adjusting methods as goals and needs evolve so therapy remains relevant and effective. Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers practical flexibility - it can fit around work, caregiving, and location constraints, and makes it easier to access licensed professionals from different places. These options support consistent engagement and make it possible to continue therapy in a way that suits each person’s life.