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Nicholas Gavaza, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 5 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesAnger managementSelf esteem Depression

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Nicholas Gavaza uses practical, evidence-based approaches to help people facing stress and anxiety. He focuses on building confidence and managing difficult emotions. Nicholas aims to create a calm, direct space where clients can talk through what matters most to them.

Nicholas has five years of professional experience in the United Kingdom and holds BACP accreditation. He helps people who are dealing with relationship strain, anger, low self-esteem and episodes of depression.

Background and approach

He also addresses issues like body image, communication problems, guilt and shame, and feelings of isolation. Sessions are conversational and goal-focused. Nicholas treats clients as the experts in their own lives and offers tools to reduce overwhelm and increase motivation.

He works at a steady pace and adapts practical strategies to each person’s situation. He can support people with questions about life purpose, self-love and young adult transitions. He also brings attention to multicultural concerns and how these affect daily living.

Nicholas is comfortable discussing self-harm and will approach that topic with care and directness. People start by choosing the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. From there they can schedule sessions according to the times Nicholas has available.

He aims to make the process straightforward and useful from the first contact.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Evidence-based techniques focus on clear, practical steps to reduce distress and increase coping. One approach emphasises identifying unhelpful patterns in thoughts and behaviours and then testing small changes in daily life to see what helps. This suits issues like anxiety, low mood and social fears. Another approach concentrates on emotional regulation and how to respond to strong feelings such as anger or shame. It teaches simple skills to pause, notice feelings and choose a calmer response, which can help in relationship tensions and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods feel most useful. Goals, personal preferences and everyday demands guide the choice so the plan fits real life rather than a one-size-fits-all model.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions can work well when bandwidth or screen time is limited, while live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins or people who prefer not to be on camera. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time and keep continuity when life is unpredictable.

What concerns does Nicholas focus on?

He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, anger, low self-esteem and depression, along with related issues such as body image and social anxiety.

What is his therapeutic style like?

Sessions are conversational and practical, with a focus on achievable goals and building tools clients can use between meetings.

How much experience does he have?

Nicholas has five years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom with a range of common mental health and wellbeing concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is accredited with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, abbreviated as BACP, and practices in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are offered?

Work can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs.

How are sessions paid for?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapists available times.

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Anger management

Also listed

Experience: 5 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

Contacting Nicholas

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Nicholas Gavaza, BACP

Background and approach

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety