Sara Nicol
Organisational Psychologist & Coach
I´m an award winning Licensed Psychologist, Therapist and Coach working with clients worldwide, tackling lifestyle and work challenges, health problems and emotional issues in a compassionate and solution-focused manner.
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About me
I have been working as a Licensed Psychologist, Therapist and Coach in the UK and EU for over 15 years, using an evidence-based, pragmatic approach. If you feel that change is proving challenging, I will help you to regain control and balance of your life, relationships and career. I offer in-person therapy in English in Barcelona and online therapy for clients worldwide.
I am an expat (half German, half Iranian, born and raised in the UK), a British Chartered Occupational Psychologist, registered with the Health & Care Professions Council´ and a Fellow of the British Psychological Society´. I am also a mother of 4 kids, and understand the expat experience keenly, given my multicultural background and through living in Barcelona for close to 8 years.
My work with expats has recently been acknowledged by two awards at the GHP Mental Health Awards 2025: Best Transformational Expat Wellbeing Specialist 2025 (Spain) and the Excellence Award for Evidence-Based Psychological Techniques 2025.
Here are what my clients say about me:
"I carried trauma for years, thinking I’d moved on, but it still affected me. In just a few sessions, Sara helped me process it safely and gave me daily tools. I can’t say enough about how much this has changed my outlook on life"
"The sessions were practical and goal-oriented, yet helped me process emotions. You don’t have to ‘believe’ in it—if you do the work, you’ll see results."
"After my divorce, I felt lost and overwhelmed by panic attacks. Sara gave me tools to manage anxiety and a plan to move forward. I still have tough days, but now I can handle them."
"I was skeptical about online therapy, but it became an anchor in my life. Sara’s blend of psychology and coaching is powerful—I’m making changes that stick."
Have a look at my website here: www.saranicolpsychology.com
I offer a no-obligation 30-minute free consultation call to explore your options.
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Location:
Media Gallery
Approach
In my work with you, I believe self-awareness is key, but lasting change comes from actionable strategies and habits. Equally important is the mind-body connection—understanding how thoughts, emotions, and physiology interact can empower you to self-regulate and take control of your life.
Together, we’ll build resilience and flexibility using evidence-based techniques that you can carry forward independently. This approach transforms how you navigate challenges, fostering a positive mindset and long-term well-being and health benefits.
I am trained and experienced in a number of approaches (namely Cognitive Behavioural Therapy CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ACT, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction MBSR, Somatic Therapy, Breathwork and Autogenic Training, and Human Givens Couples Therapy) and we will work together to find the best way to help support you on your personal growth journey.
Issues I can help you with include:
- CBT for anxiety and stress
- Solutions focused therapy for panic attacks
- Coaching and breakup therapy for divorce or separation
- Coaching and therapy for motherhood, fatherhood and parenting
- Coaching for self esteem
- CBT for depression and low mood
- Therapy and Coaching for identity issues
- Couples therapy in Barcelona, and relationship coaching
- Therapy for burnout
- CBT for anger management
- Therapy for grief, separation and loss
- Career coaching
- Coaching for students online
*** TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT: I work both online and in-person. As my practice calendar is not synced to this platform, please message me if you'd like to book a first appointment – I will get back to you within 24-48 hrs. ***
Experience
2009-present: Therapist and Wellbeing Coach, Private Practice, UK and Barcelona 2010-11: Consultant Psychologist, Department for Work and Pensions, UK Government 2007-9: Consultant Psychologist, OPS Ltd, UK 2005-7: Business Psychologist, People Centric Consulting, UK 2004-5: Psychology Research Associate, Northumbria University, UK
Education
2007: MSc Organisational Psychology - City University, London 2009: Postgraduate Diploma in Coaching - Northumbria University 2011: CPsychol Chartership Qualification in Occupational Psychology (Doctorate level) - British Psychological Society 2015: AFBPsS Associate Fellow - British Psychological Society 2023: MBSR Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Certification by Jon Kabat-Zinn - Palouse Mindfulness 2025: ‘Human Givens’ Couples Therapy Certification
Services
Intro Call
Individual Session
In-person session
First In-person session
First Online Session
Couples Session
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