Yuliia Nicholls , BACP

Yuliia Nicholls is a qualified psychodynamic counsellor accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has five years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She works with adult clients in English, Ukrainian, and Russian, bringing a calm, attentive presence to sessions while helping people explore how past experiences influence present difficulties.

Her practice focuses on understanding the roots of distress, with particular clinical interest in childhood trauma, war-related trauma, veterans' mental health, bereavement, culture shock, and psychological challenges related to migration. She also supports people dealing with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, loneliness, perfectionism, separation and divorce, attachment difficulties, family tensions, and career concerns.

Yuliia approaches therapy from a psychodynamic perspective that aims to increase awareness of underlying patterns, while also drawing on client-centered and solution-focused principles to help clients identify strengths and practical ways to move forward. She offers a non-judgemental, accepting space where clients can make sense of their struggles and work toward meaningful change.

Firmly believing that each person is the expert on their own life, Yuliia encourages collaboration and empowers clients to discover internal resources and new possibilities. She recognises that taking the first step toward therapy takes courage and provides supportive guidance throughout that process.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Yuliia integrates psychodynamic therapy and client-centered methods tailored to each person's needs. Psychodynamic therapy explores how early relationships and past experiences shape current feelings and behaviour, helping to uncover patterns that maintain distress. Client-centered therapy focuses on empathy and acceptance, supporting clients to access their own strengths and make choices that align with their values. When trauma is central to a person's experience, trauma-focused techniques can help process difficult memories and reduce their emotional impact, with attention to pacing and safety.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Yuliia works with clients to identify goals, preferences, and the best mix of methods, adjusting the work over time so therapy fits each person’s priorities and pace.

Online therapy offers flexibility for those juggling work, family, or mobility concerns. Sessions can be arranged as video calls, phone conversations, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to choose formats that feel most comfortable. This range of options makes it easier to maintain continuity of care and to access support from wherever the client is located within the United Kingdom.