Nicole Ibe , BACP

Nicole Ibe is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has three years of professional experience in the UK. She draws on her own lived experience of mental health challenges to connect with people who feel overwhelmed and need steady support. Nicole aims to make the first step less daunting and helps clients build safety and hope in small, practical ways.

Nicole works with stress, anxiety and depression, and supports people facing low self-esteem or anger issues. She also addresses concerns linked to sexuality and LGBT matters, body image, and social anxiety. Women's issues are part of her focus, and she supports individuals navigating those challenges.

Her approach is person-centred and collaborative. Conversations are tailored to each person's situation, with emphasis on clear goals and realistic steps. Nicole often uses practical strategies to manage difficult feelings and improve everyday coping.

She offers sessions in English and accepts international clients, using video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Sessions are arranged through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, and the cost varies with location and therapist availability.

To begin, clients use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability. Nicole aims to make planning therapy straightforward so people can focus on what matters most.

Evidence-based approaches and online therapy options

Nicole uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques in straightforward, practical ways. One common approach focuses on helping people recognise and change unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns so they can reduce anxiety and manage low mood. Another approach centres on building self-compassion and improving self-esteem through guided conversations and small, doable exercises that support healthier self-relating.

Finding the best approach is part of the therapy process. She works together with each person to identify goals and tries different methods when needed. This collaborative style helps tailor sessions to what a person finds most helpful and realistic in their daily life.

Online therapy with Nicole is offered by video call, phone, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls are useful for face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions can fit into a short break or require less bandwidth, while live chat and text messaging let people check in between sessions or use written reflection. These options provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels, and make regular appointments easier to keep.