BACP

Nicola Murray , BACP

Therapist in United Kingdom

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About Nicola

Nicola Murray is a therapist who supports adults facing feelings of overwhelm, anxiety and uncertainty, helping them build practical skills to manage life’s challenges and move closer to a more authentic sense of self. She completed her initial training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - often called CBT - and integrates a range of approaches to suit each person she works with. Nicola works collaboratively with clients to identify what methods fit best and to develop tools for coping, emotional regulation and clearer decision making.

Her practice includes focused work on intimacy and relationship difficulties, anger and trust issues, anxiety, ADHD and OCD. Nicola also offers couples work aimed at repair and reconnection when partners feel stuck in repeating patterns. In couple sessions she addresses communication breakdowns, mismatched desires and unmet needs through step-by-step strategies, emotion regulation techniques and practical communication exercises designed to meet the needs of everyone in the relationship.

Nicola holds the BACP credential, which indicates membership in the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and applies a client-centered, collaborative stance to support people through change and recovery.

Therapeutic approaches for online relationship and anxiety work

Nicola draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. CBT is practical and structured, often used for anxiety, mood concerns and difficulties like OCD or persistent stress. She also uses Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationship patterns influence current trust, intimacy and responses to abandonment. This approach helps uncover relational dynamics and supports building healthier connection styles. For couples, Nicola integrates elements of the Gottman Method, focusing on improving communication, managing conflict and rebuilding emotional connection through concrete skills and repair strategies.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Nicola works collaboratively with each person or couple to determine the best fit based on needs, goals and preferences. She explains options, checks in about what is working, and adapts methods as therapy progresses to keep the work relevant and effective.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging - making it easier to attend from different locations and to fit therapy around work, family and other commitments. These options support consistent access to licensed professionals and therapists while allowing conversations and exercises to continue between in-person appointments when needed.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Nicola Murray have?

Nicola Murray has 6 years of experience working with adults on issues such as anxiety, relationships, ADHD and related concerns.

Is Nicola Murray a licensed therapist?

Yes. Nicola holds the BACP credential, which indicates membership in the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

In which languages does Nicola Murray provide therapy?

Nicola provides therapy in English.

Where is Nicola Murray located?

Nicola is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Nicola Murray as my therapist?

You can work with Nicola Murray through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Nicola Murray work with international clients?

Yes, Nicola Murray works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Nicola Murray cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesADHD

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

See below

Languages

English

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