Nicola Dove, BACP
Nicola Dove offers calm, practical support for people struggling with stress, anxiety, low mood and life changes.
About Nicola
Nicola Dove offers calm, practical support for people struggling with stress, anxiety, low mood and life changes. She greets clients with a warm, non-judgemental approach and aims to make sessions feel straightforward and useful. Nicola's work is focused on helping people feel more able to cope, communicate their needs and build healthier patterns step by step.
She uses a mix of approaches so therapy can be matched to each person's situation.
Background and approach
Sessions often include listening and reflective talk, practical tasks to try between meetings, and mindfulness techniques to reduce overwhelming feelings. Cognitive behavioural ideas may be used to spot unhelpful thinking and try small experiments to shift it. Nicola trained in integrative counselling and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
She has five years of professional experience working with adults on issues such as grief, addictions, low self-esteem and trauma. Her background shapes a straightforward style that balances exploration with practical steps. People come to Nicola when they feel stuck by anxiety, panic, shame, relationship breakdowns, sleep problems or difficulties with parenting and career changes.
She also supports those dealing with body image, codependency, loneliness and mood disorders. Work can range from short-term focused support to longer talk where past patterns are examined. Sessions are offered online by video, phone, live chat or text messaging.
Nicola encourages a collaborative working style so clients and counsellor choose the pace and focus together.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 392614 | January 2027 |
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 Nicola works with
Everything Nicola lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Body image
- Codependency
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Nicola lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
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
She also uses cognitive behavioural therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small changes in behaviour. CBT is useful for anxiety, panic, low mood and sleep problems because it gives clear, practical steps to try between sessions.
Finding the right approach is a shared process. Nicola will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and adapt methods over time. That collaboration helps shape a plan that fits how someone likes to work and what they want to change.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging to suit different needs. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation from wherever someone is based in the UK. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a work break. Live chat and text messaging can be useful for brief check-ins, reflection between sessions or when writing feels easier than speaking.
These formats make therapy more flexible and easier to fit around family life, work and other commitments while keeping a focus on practical progress and emotional understanding.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does Nicola help with?
She supports adults with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions and low self-esteem, plus issues like body image, eating and panic attacks.
What style of therapy is used in sessions?
Sessions combine client-centred listening with practical tools from cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness, alongside motivational interviewing and psychodynamic ideas when helpful.
How much experience does she have?
Nicola has five years of professional experience working with adults on a range of emotional and life issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international clients are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Therapy can be delivered by 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 and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to try therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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