Nicola Dove , BACP

Nicola Dove is a UK-based, client-centered counsellor and a BACP member with five years of experience helping adults navigate difficult life moments and persistent psychological challenges. She offers a warm, non-judgmental presence and adapts her work to each person's needs, drawing on an integrative range of therapeutic methods to tailor sessions toward practical change and personal insight.

Her practice focuses on a broad spectrum of concerns, including stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting challenges, anger, career transitions, and coping with life changes. Nicola also works with issues such as abandonment, body image, codependency, drug and alcohol addiction, feelings of emptiness, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, mood and panic disorders, self-harm, self-love, and social anxiety.

Nicola recognises that reaching out for support can feel daunting, and she seeks to create a respectful space where people can feel heard and understood. Her approach is collaborative: she listens for what matters most, helps identify unhelpful patterns, and supports clients in building practical skills and greater self-awareness. As a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), she follows professional standards while working with adults across a wide range of experiences and backgrounds.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Nicola commonly works from a client-centered perspective, which focuses on creating an empathic and accepting space where the client sets the pace and direction of therapy. This approach helps people who need understanding and emotional support as they explore personal concerns.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours. CBT is practical and skills-focused, and it can be useful for issues such as anxiety, depression, panic, and sleep problems.

Mindfulness-based techniques are woven into sessions to help clients build present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity. These practices can support emotional regulation, stress management, and coping with intrusive thoughts.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Nicola works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She reviews progress together and adjusts the plan to make sure therapy stays relevant and useful.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility by allowing sessions through video calls, phone, live chat, or text messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family, or mobility needs, and they allow people to receive consistent support from licensed professionals and therapists without travel. Nicola aims to use these formats to maintain clear communication and adapt interventions to the way each person prefers to work.