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Nicola Dove, BACP

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

Works with Stress, AnxietyAddictionsGriefSelf esteemDepression

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Nicola Dove welcomes people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or worn down by anxiety, grief or low self-esteem. She offers a calm, non-judgemental space where adults can talk things through and start to feel more able to cope. Her style aims to help people feel heard and regain a sense of control in day-to-day life.

Nicola practises in ways that suit each person rather than following one fixed method. She draws on client-centred principles to keep conversations focused on the person in front of her.

Background and approach

She also uses cognitive behavioural ideas to look at thoughts and behaviours, and mindfulness techniques to help with stress and sleep. Her background includes a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Integrative Counselling and registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.

Nicola has five years' experience working with common life difficulties such as depression, anxiety, bereavement and issues around self-worth. She describes counselling as a practical step someone can take when life feels too much. Sessions often look at current problems and patterns that keep causing pain.

Nicola helps clients identify small, manageable changes and practices to try between sessions. She also offers coaching-style support for people facing career shifts or life transitions. People who are dealing with addiction, eating or sleeping difficulties, parenting strain, relationship breakdowns, anger or feelings of emptiness can explore these concerns in the sessions.

Nicola also addresses areas like compassion fatigue, codependency and issues connected to body image. Her approach is empathetic and down-to-earth. Nicola encourages honest conversation about past hurts and present struggles while helping clients find clearer ways forward.

Practical tools and steady support are woven into the work, so progress can be felt week to week.

Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work

Nicola commonly combines client-centred work and cognitive behavioural therapy in online sessions. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening without judgement and following the person’s pace to help them feel understood and accepted. Cognitive behavioural therapy looks at unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and introduces simple exercises to reduce anxiety, improve sleep and lift mood.

She may also bring mindfulness techniques into sessions to teach grounding and breathing practices that reduce stress. These short practices can be used between meetings to manage panic, rumination or sleeplessness. Nicola will discuss the approaches with each person and decide together which methods suit their goals and preferences.

The online format offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual connection matters. Phone sessions work well for shorter check-ins or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging suit people who prefer written exchanges or need to fit support around busy schedules. Registered or accredited professionals provide these options to make therapy easier to attend while keeping the focus on steady, collaborative work.
What kinds of concerns can be brought to sessions?
Nicola works with adults on a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief and self-esteem. She also addresses addictions, sleep and eating difficulties, relationship breakdowns and career changes.
What style of therapy does she use?
The approach is adaptable and person-focused, using client-centred listening alongside cognitive behavioural techniques and mindfulness. Sessions can include practical strategies, reflective conversation and mindful exercises.
How much experience does Nicola have?
She has five years' experience working with adults on life difficulties such as bereavement, mood disorders and anxiety. That background informs a straightforward and empathetic working style.
Where is Nicola based and what credential does she hold?
Nicola practises in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients; sessions are offered to people based in the United Kingdom.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be arranged via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging depending on the person's preference.
How does cost and commitment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

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Experience
5 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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