Updated 17/11/2025
In person & Remote therapy, Gaviots Way, Gerrards Cross, SL9 7DU
In person & Remote therapy, Gaviots Way, Gerrards Cross, SL9 7DU
Nicola is the best psychologist in Gerrards Cross based on Nicola's client-therapist relationships and verified client reviews.
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) suggests CBT for:
What to Expect
Try one session, to see if you feel comfortable with Nicola, and decide if therapy may help you.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
CBT focuses on how your thoughts (cognitions) affect your feelings and actions. It recognises and challenges negative thoughts that perpetuate the problems you experience. The objective of cognitive behavioural therapy is for you to experience healthier thoughts and emotions.
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) suggests CBT for:
- Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)
- Depression
- Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Panic
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Self Harm
- Binge Eating Disorder (BED)
- Social Anxiety Disorder
Psychology
Psychology is interested in you and your thoughts, emotions and behaviour. It offers you psychological interventions and mental wellbeing support. The objective of psychological therapy is to help you ease symptoms.
Therapy
- Abuse
- Anger
- Bereavement
- Narcissistic Personality
- Relationship Problems
- Self Esteem
- Stress
Qualifications
| British Psychological Society (BPS) Chartered Psychologist Last Check 17/11/2025 | Next Review 17/12/2025 | |
| June 2011 |
Certificate Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Vivamus (UK) Verified 27/07/2017 |
| December 2008 |
Doctorate Analysis Brunel University (UK) Verified 17/02/2016 |
Nicola Start is bound by the Code of Ethics and Conduct of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Fees
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Reviews
Summary
Based on 120 reviews
Easy to talk to: 5
Helpfulness: 5
Value for money: 5
5.0
Review of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
11 November 2019
Easy to talk to: 5
Helpfulness: 5
Value for money: 5
Nicola is very approachable and is an intuitive listener. I found that Nicola focused on practical methods or solutions that can be applied to every day life, which was extremely helpful in managing my anxiety. I found that she was able to explain concepts really well and helped me to understand my anxiety better. She has a very good sense of when to delve deeper into issues and explore them further. Overall, I had a massively helpful and positive experience.
Anonymous, 22 from Amersham
5.0
Review of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
02 October 2019
Easy to talk to: 5
Helpfulness: 5
Value for money: 5
Absolute psychological genius - not exaggeration! Unbeatable blend of empathy and real sciencific knowledge. Nicola offers a practical approach to therapy that is like nothing else I've experienced with other therapists. I wish she'd write a book! Can't recommend highly enough!
Anonymous, 44
5.0
Review of Therapy
15 July 2019
Easy to talk to: 5
Helpfulness: 5
Value for money: 5
She guides you to the right way to adapt your life. Nicola doesn't judge you, she is patient understanding and kind.
Stephen
5.0
Review of Therapy
06 December 2018
Easy to talk to: 5
Helpfulness: 5
Value for money: 5
Easy to talk to and very person centred.
Anonymous
Wheelchair access: Yes