Nico Novell, BACP
Nico Novell welcomes people who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed or unsure where to begin.
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- +14 more
About Nico
Nico Novell welcomes people who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed or unsure where to begin. He explains things simply and listens closely before suggesting a way forward. Nico aims to create a calm, respectful space where difficult topics can be talked about without judgement.
Nico has 20 years of professional experience and works from a person-centred perspective. That means conversations focus on what matters to the client and on building understanding together.
Background and approach
He also draws on psychodynamic ideas to look at patterns that may be driving repeated difficulties. He supports people dealing with anxiety, stress and low mood. He also helps with relationship and intimacy concerns, addictions, grief, eating and body-image issues, and problems linked to family of origin or family conflict.
Additional areas of focus include abandonment, codependency, communication problems and gender dysphoria. Nico speaks English, Spanish and Catalan and sees people in the United Kingdom and internationally. He holds BACP as a professional credential and has worked with clients across a range of life changes and stresses.
Sessions are tailored to current needs and goals rather than following a fixed script. Working with Nico usually starts by agreeing what to focus on and trying out practical steps between sessions. He invites clients to take the lead on what feels most useful and adapts the approach as things change.
The aim is clearer thinking, better coping, and more manageable day-to-day life.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 252317 | March 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Nico works with
Everything Nico lists, in their own terms.
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Hoarding
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Money and financial issues
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
Approaches Nico lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
He also uses psychodynamic ideas to look at patterns and past experiences that repeat in current life. That perspective can help when people want to understand recurring problems such as relationship patterns, repeated conflicts or long-standing emotional reactions.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Nico will discuss goals and preferences and then agree a way of working together. He treats therapy as a collaboration and adapts methods as progress is made.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls are suited to a full face-to-face style conversation. Phone sessions can be easier when a quieter connection or less bandwidth is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for short check-ins, brief reflections between sessions or when writing helps someone organise their thoughts. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel commitments.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Nico support?
Nico works with a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, stress, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, eating and body-image issues, grief, and family problems.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
He uses client-centred therapy to follow what matters to each person and psychodynamic ideas to look at recurring patterns that affect feelings and relationships.
What experience does he bring to sessions?
Nico brings 20 years of professional experience working with people through life changes, trauma, and ongoing emotional difficulties.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is listed with BACP and practises from the United Kingdom while also seeing international clients.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Spanish and Catalan.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Work with Nico can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on the client's preference.
How are costs and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What is the process for getting started?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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