Nicola Dove

• Stress and anxiety
• Addictions and eating
• CBT and mindfulness

About Nicola

Nicola Dove works with adults on stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, self-esteem and a wide range of life difficulties using a client-centred way of working. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has five years' experience.

Nicola meets people who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck in old patterns, unable to sleep, or struggling with guilt and shame. She also supports those facing relationship breakdowns, parenting strain, issues with food or substance use, and anxiety in social situations. Sessions focus on what the person wants to change and practical steps they can try between meetings.

Her approach draws on client-centred counselling alongside cognitive behavioural ideas and mindfulness. That means sessions aim to be collaborative, with space to talk through current problems and to try techniques that can reduce distress. Nicola also uses motivational interviewing to help people who are ambivalent about change, and psychodynamic ideas to look at repeating patterns when helpful.

Nicola describes counselling as a place to be heard without judgement. She invites people to explore feelings and behaviours at a pace that suits them, and to try new ways of coping when they feel ready. Practical short-term work and longer conversations are both options depending on the person’s goals.

Her background includes a BA (Hons) in Integrative Counselling and registration with BACP. Nicola trained and practised in the United Kingdom and has five years of experience supporting adults through periods of loss, mood difficulties and life transitions.

How Nicola uses different approaches in online sessions

Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what the person says so they can decide which changes matter most; it helps people clarify their priorities and feel understood. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and uses practical exercises to reduce anxiety and low mood. Mindfulness therapy teaches attention and breathing practices that can reduce stress and improve sleep.

Choosing which approach to use is part of the work. Nicola will work with each person to agree what methods suit their needs, goals and preferences. That collaborative decision can change as progress is made or new issues come up.

The practical benefit of online counselling is that it can fit more easily into a busy week and reduce travel time. Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make brief check-ins, focussed skills work or longer conversations easier to schedule around work, childcare and other commitments.

Topics Nicola lists

• Stress and 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 and loneliness
• Life purpose
• Mood disorders
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Women's issues
• Workplace issues

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Mindfulness Therapy
• Motivational Interviewing
• Psychodynamic Therapy
• Solution-Focused Therapy

Questions about Nicola

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. Nicola works with anxiety including social anxiety, panic and worry using approaches such as cognitive behavioural ideas and mindfulness.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She practises client-centred counselling and draws on cognitive behavioural therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing and psychodynamic ideas.

How much experience does she have?

She has five years' experience working with adults on issues such as grief, depression, stress and relationship difficulties.

Is she registered with a professional body in the UK?

Yes. Nicola is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Do sessions take place in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking as the biography does not list specific formats.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start with Nicola?

Use the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.