Nicola Morley

I am available for clients Monday - Friday 8.30am - 6pm.

Hi, I'm Nicola, If you’re feeling overwhelmed, or are struggling to make sense of your life, you are welcome here. I work at your pace, with your experience in relationships, grief and neurodiversity offering safety, openness and no judgement.

My approach is warm, and without judgement.  I’ll work alongside you to gently explore what’s going on, helping you gain clarity, understanding, and a sense of direction. 

On my website you can find out lots of information about how I work in a primary person-centered way, drawing on art, solution focussed therapy, and some CBT where appropriate. I hold a Masters Level counselling and psychotherapy qualification, and regularly update my professional skills with courses relevant to my practice.

This includes extensive training and experience working with neurodivergent clients, particularly those who are autistic and ADHD.

My training and background also includes narcissistic abuse counselling, and I work with people who have lived or are living with emotional, physical and sexual abuse.

Get in touch for a FREE 15 minute call to see if I am the right therapist for you. 

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Areas I Work With

I support clients experiencing a wide range of concerns, including:

Addiction and substance dependency

ADHD

Anxiety and depression

Autism

Bereavement and complex loss (including baby and pet loss)

Family Issues

Identity 

Low self-esteem

Narcissistic relationships, emotional manipulation, and coercive control

Neurodiversity

Relationship challenges

Stress, burnout, and work-related pressures

Trauma and post-traumatic stress

I also have experience working with clients navigating complex or long-standing emotional patterns.

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I offer both exploratory, longer-term therapy and more focused, shorter-term work, depending on your needs.

I offer a free 15-minute telephone or video consultation so you can see if I am the right therapist for you.  

This will provide you with the opportunity to ask any questions, and decide if you want to work with me. The relationship we develop plays a crucial role in your therapeutic journey and I'm invested in ensuring you feel comfortable, heard and valued from our first contact.

I work with clients, at their pace with compassion and without judgement. I may offer a gentle challenge from time to time, but always with acceptance and kindness. 

I work both online and face to face from a practice based in St Annes, Lancashire. It is a beautiful premises that is welcoming, comfortable and safe.

Sessions last 50 minutes.

Alongside a Masters Level qualification in Counselling and Psychotherapy, my background in Theology, Philosophy, and the Photographic Arts brings depth, creativity, and curiosity to my practice. I am a Registered Member of the BACP and an Accredited Registrant of the NCPS. To keep my practice ethical, current, and responsive, in addition to completing a PGDip in Counselling and Psychotherapy, I engage in ongoing professional development and have completed specialist professional development in:

ADHD

Autism

Gaslighting, Emotional Manipulation and Coercion

Gender Dysphoria & Autism Spectrum

Grief and Narcissistic Relationships

Internal Family Systems 

Narcissistic Relationships

Solution Focused Brief Therapy

Your First Session

You will be greeted by reception and offered refreshments on arrival.  The therapy rooms are welcoming, private, and carefully designed to promote a sense of calm — with soft furnishings and a range of textures, offering a supportive environment particularly suited toneurodiverse clients.

Prior to our first meeting, I will send you a contract along with full details of the therapy room location and your appointment time.

In our first session, we will take time to go through the agreement together, ensuring you feel fully informed and comfortable. I will also gather a small amount of personal information, such as your contact details and GP surgery.

From there, the session becomes a space for you.

There is no expectation to have clear goals from the outset. We will begin by gently exploring what has brought you to therapy, allowing your thoughts and feelings to unfold naturally.

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Initial Consultation

I offer a complimentary 15-minute telephone or video chat.

This provides an opportunity for you to ask questions and get a sense of whether you feel comfortable working with me, before making any commitment.

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A Final Note

Clients often come to therapy feeling uncertain, overwhelmed, orunsure where to begin. You are welcome to bring whatever feels most important — or simply a sense that something isn’t quite right.

If you feel I may be a good fit for you, you are very welcome to get in touch.