Online therapy · United Kingdom In crisis? Call 116 123 (Samaritans, free, any hour)
Browse profiles
Home Counsellors Nico Novell
Portrait of Nico Novell

Directory entry

Nico Novell, BACP

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

Works with AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issues

Ready when you are

Nico sees clients through BetterHelp. Answer a few questions to ask about starting - free, and no commitment.

Get started with Nico

Affiliate link. We will earn a commission if you sign up, at no cost to you.

Nico Novell makes space for people who are worn down by stress, relationship pain or struggles with addiction. He writes in plain terms and listens closely to understand what matters to each person. He is based in the United Kingdom and works in English, Spanish and Catalan.

Nico draws on two main approaches to therapy and keeps sessions focused on what the client needs right now. Conversations are shaped to help people feel heard and to uncover patterns that keep them stuck.

Background and approach

He pays attention to both present-day difficulties and past experiences that may be influencing current feelings and choices. Over a 20 year career he has worked with people facing anxiety, depression, grief and trauma. He also supports those coping with body image concerns, eating and food-related issues, and difficulties around intimacy and sexual identity.

Family-of-origin problems, communication breakdowns and problems with control or codependency are other common themes he addresses. Nico is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. He uses that framework to guide ethical practice while tailoring the sessions to each person.

He aims to be respectful and sensitive in every conversation. Sessions can focus on practical coping skills, repairing or understanding relationships, or making sense of painful past events. People often leave with clearer goals and small steps they can try between sessions.

He encourages people to move at a pace that feels manageable for them.

Approaches that guide online therapy

Nico uses client-centred and psychodynamic approaches in online work. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening closely, reflecting what you say and helping you find your own solutions; it is useful when someone needs acceptance and practical support for everyday problems like stress or low self-esteem. Psychodynamic therapy looks at patterns in thoughts, feelings and relationships that often come from earlier life experiences; it can help when repeated relationship problems, feelings of abandonment or old hurts keep resurfacing.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences and what feels most helpful. Together they decide whether to focus on present coping strategies, deeper understanding of past influences, or a mixture of both in therapy sessions.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to give practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation for deeper emotional work. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a shorter break. Live chat and messaging suit people who prefer short check-ins or written reflection. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent alongside work, family life or travel, and let people choose the format that fits their routines and comfort.
What sorts of problems does he help with?
He works with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma, grief, eating and body image problems, and stress related to caregiving or illness.
What is his typical therapeutic style?
He combines client-centred work that focuses on listening and collaboration with psychodynamic ideas that look at how past experiences shape current patterns.
How much experience does he have?
Nico has 20 years of professional experience working with people on a variety of emotional and relationship difficulties.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practices from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Spanish and Catalan for people who prefer any of those languages.
In what formats can sessions take place?
Sessions are available as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

Also listed

Therapeutic approaches

Experience
20 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English, Spanish, Catalan

Contacting Nico

Nico takes enquiries through BetterHelp. You answer a few questions about what you are looking for, then arrange sessions if it seems like a fit. Browsing costs nothing and you are not committing to anything by reading this page.

Contact Nico

We will earn a commission if you sign up through our link, at no cost to you.

Others working with addictions

See all →
Contact Nico