Nicola Demetriou , BACP

Nicola Demetriou is a counsellor who works from a gentle, person-centred stance. She places the relationship with each client at the centre of the work and helps people talk through difficult feelings. Nicola draws on different ways of working to suit each person’s needs and pace.

She trained in integrative counselling, which means she selects approaches that best fit the person in front of her. Nicola has seven years of experience and has worked in bereavement services, community charities and a GP surgery in the United Kingdom. This background gives her experience with bereavement, anxiety, depression and relationship stress.

Sessions typically begin with an assessment to find out what the person wants to change. Nicola and the client agree goals and review progress every six sessions. She offers weekly sessions, or fortnightly where that suits the client, and aims for steady, achievable steps towards the goals set.

In the room she uses straightforward techniques such as looking at unhelpful thought patterns, practising breathing and relaxation exercises, and trying new ways to communicate. Nicola encourages honest conversation about what is and isn’t working so the approach can be adjusted.

She commonly supports people facing stress, family problems, grief, low self-esteem, identity questions and women's issues. Sessions are offered in English and are arranged to fit the client’s life and commitments.

How Nicola's approaches work well online

Nicola draws on client-centred work, narrative ideas and psychodynamic thinking. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and empathy, helping people feel heard and understood so they can find their own solutions. Narrative therapy looks at the stories people tell about their lives and helps reframe unhelpful narratives to open up new options. Psychodynamic work explores how past patterns influence present feelings and relationships, which can be useful for long-standing difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the journey. Nicola will collaborate with the client to decide which ideas and techniques suit their goals and preferences. Together they set short-term goals and review progress, adjusting the plan as needed to match what is actually helping.

Online sessions come in several practical formats: video calls for face-to-face conversation, phone sessions for lower bandwidth or when being on camera is difficult, and live chat or text messaging for brief check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options offer flexibility for fitting therapy around work, caring duties or travel, and make it easier to keep regular sessions in place.