Sara Nicol
Organisational Psychologist & Coach
I´m an award winning UK Chartered Occupational Psychologist & Coach working with clients worldwide, tackling lifestyle and work challenges, and emotional issues in a compassionate and solution-focused manner.
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About me
I have been working as a UK-Licensed Psychologist and Coach in the UK and as a Psychological Counsellor and Coach in the 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 and online sessions in English.
I am an expat (half German, half Iranian, born and raised in the UK), a British-qualified Chartered Occupational Psychologist, registered with the Health & Care Professions Council in the UK and an Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society. (Swiss recognition of UK psychologist status is currently in progress).
I am also a mother of 4 kids, and understand the expat experience keenly, given my multicultural background and through living in Germany, Spain and Switzerland.
My work with expats has recently been acknowledged by an award at the GHP Mental Health Awards 2025: Best Transformational Expat Wellbeing Specialist 2025 (Spain), and more recently as a winner at the EU Business News Awards in the category of Best International Psychologist & Coach 2026.
Here are what my clients say about me:
"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 struggled with panic attacks. Sara gave me tools to manage this and a plan to move forward. I still have tough days, but now I can handle them."
"I was skeptical about online sessions, 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, Breathwork, 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:
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CBT for anxiety, stress, perimenopause/menopause, low mood and anger management
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Solutions focused therapy for panic attacks
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Coaching and therapy for divorce or separation, motherhood, fatherhood and parenting, identity issues and self esteem
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Couples therapy in Zurich, and relationship coaching
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Therapy for burnout, grief, separation and loss
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Career and leadership coaching
*** 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, Spain and Switzerland
- 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 - USA
- 2025: ‘Human Givens’ Couples Therapy Certification - UK
- 2026: CBT Level 2 - Association for Psychological Therapies - UK
Services
Intro Call
Individual Session
First In-person session
Couples Session
Insurances
