Nicola Biggs

How Nicola’s approaches translate to online therapy

Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and following the person's lead. In practice Nicola gives space for the client to set goals and the pace of work, which suits remote formats where comfort with timing matters.

Mindfulness therapy teaches simple awareness tools to manage stress and anxiety. Online sessions can include guided breathing, grounding exercises and short practices to use between contacts, helpful for day-to-day coping and emotional regulation.

Trauma-focused work pays attention to how past events shape current reactions and relationships. Through careful, paced conversations Nicola helps people name patterns and work on manageable changes that reduce distress.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Nicola will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs, and together decide which methods to try and when to adapt them. That collaborative planning happens across the first few sessions and can be reviewed as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexibility and easier access. Video calls recreate face-to-face conversation, phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be quieter, and live chat or messaging supports brief check-ins or ongoing reflection. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family life and travel, and to keep continuity even when schedules change.