Nicola Ellis

Nicola Ellis is a counsellor based in Colchester with six years' practice. She trained in person-centred counselling and holds a BA (Hons) in Person-Centred Counselling plus a BSc (Hons) in Psychology. Nicola aims to create a warm, non-judgemental space where people can talk about what matters to them and work at a pace that suits them.

She uses a client-led style that adapts to each person. Sessions focus on listening, reflection and helping people find their own solutions. Nicola combines psychological knowledge with practical ways to manage stress, anxiety, low mood and grief.

Nicola also supports people dealing with relationship strain, addiction, ADHD and a wide range of life changes. She has experience with issues such as attachment, bereavement, chronic illness and caring responsibilities. Her approach is rooted in respect for the person and their lived experience.

Therapy sessions may include elements from attachment-based work, mindfulness and narrative techniques. Hypnotherapy and Imago relationship ideas can be introduced where helpful and agreed. Nicola places emphasis on steady progress rather than quick fixes.

Sessions are offered in English and Nicola accepts international clients. If someone is unsure about counselling, she suggests a short introductory conversation to discuss needs and the best next step.

How Nicola’s approaches work well online

Nicola draws on client-centred work and attachment-based ideas to shape online sessions. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening closely and following the person’s lead, which helps when someone wants a calm space to talk through anxiety, low mood or grief. Attachment-based work looks at patterns from close relationships and can help with attachment issues, abandonment concerns and relationship difficulties.

She also uses mindfulness techniques to help people manage stress and stay present during difficult moments. These exercises are straightforward to practise online and can become short tools to use between sessions. Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process - Nicola will talk with each person about their goals and try different ways of working until they find what fits best.

If you are considering online counselling, check the available session formats before booking. The original profile lists online (video), telephone and text-based sessions, so confirm which are currently offered. Online therapy can make scheduling easier, reduce travel time and allow brief check-ins that fit into a busy day. It also lets people try different ways of working while keeping therapy practical and focused on daily life.