- Trauma support
- Parenting help
- Guilt and shame
About Nicola
Nicola Chaproniere is a counsellor registered with NCPS in the United Kingdom and has three years of professional experience. She works with people dealing with trauma, abuse, parenting concerns, self-esteem issues, bipolar disorder and depression. Nicola uses straightforward conversation to help people talk through what is troubling them.
She sees people aged 11 and above and helps them sort thoughts and feelings after difficult events. Nicola often supports people who are coping with abandonment, attachment questions, body image and relationship struggles. Guilt and shame are listed among the issues she addresses, and she will talk about those feelings directly with clients.
Nicola aims to make sessions a place to speak honestly without fear of being judged. She encourages practical steps and reflection rather than abstract labels. Sessions commonly involve talking through recent problems, identifying patterns, and trying small changes between meetings.
Her approach includes working with mood conditions such as bipolar disorder and depression alongside relational concerns like separation, domestic violence and narcissistic behaviour. Nicola also supports people handling caregiver stress, cancer-related distress and self-harm thoughts by focusing on clear, manageable goals.
To begin, Nicola asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and then book a first session. The service uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, and fees vary with location. Please confirm current session options before scheduling.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Nicola uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, practical work. One common approach is talking therapy that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns; this can help with low mood, self-esteem and ongoing guilt. Another strand concentrates on understanding attachment and relational patterns, which helps people see how early relationships influence current reactions, including shame or fear of abandonment.Finding the right blend of methods is a collaborative process. Nicola will discuss your goals and preferences and together you will choose which approaches to try. The choice may change as work proceeds, and she reviews progress with each person to keep the plan relevant.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking as the original biography does not list explicit options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work and family life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when a full session is not needed. Registered or accredited professionals can also offer different rhythms of work, so ask about session length and frequency when you schedule your first appointment.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What types of problems does she work with?
She works with trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, self-esteem issues, bipolar disorder and depression, plus related areas like abandonment, attachment and guilt and shame.
How does she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She talks through those feelings directly and looks at what keeps them active, using conversation and practical steps to reduce their hold on daily life.
What is her professional background?
She has three years of professional experience and is registered with NCPS in the United Kingdom.
Where is she practising?
She is based in the United Kingdom and works with people in that region.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, and costs vary depending on location.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.