Nika Bowens

• ACT
• CBT
• EFT

About Nika

Nika Bowens helps people work through stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief and other major life changes using talking therapies that focus on thoughts, feelings and behaviour. She works with issues such as depression, addiction, low self-esteem, trauma, ADHD and neurodiversity, and supports people from multicultural and international backgrounds. Nika is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has eight years of professional experience in the UK.

Nika uses practical methods to make sense of what is happening now and where patterns may have begun. Sessions look at current coping strategies and step-by-step alternatives that can be tried between meetings. She listens for attachment patterns and relationship dynamics, and also uses evidence-based techniques to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviours.

Her work includes support for people managing chronic illness, carers under stress, and those facing complex family or parenting concerns. She has experience with neurodivergent clients, including ADHD and autism, and with people who have moved between cultures or live abroad.

Nika describes the therapeutic process as collaborative. She helps people notice where beliefs or behaviours might be keeping them stuck, then experiments with practical changes. This can include mindfulness exercises, cognitive techniques, and exploring emotional responses in relationships.

Practical matters are discussed openly, including how therapy fits around work and family life. New clients begin by completing a short questionnaire to match with a counsellor and then schedule an initial session. Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How key approaches are used in online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice their thoughts and feelings without getting led by them, and then focus on actions that match what matters to them. It is often used for anxiety, stress and when life feels unsettled.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and gives practical techniques to try between sessions to change unhelpful patterns. It is commonly used for low mood, anxiety and sleep difficulties.

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships influence how someone relates now, and can help with intimacy issues, relationship patterns and attachment concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss your goals and preferences and suggest methods to try. Decisions about which approach to use are made together and can change as therapy progresses.

Confirm the session formats before booking, as this profile does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around work or family commitments, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find online sessions help maintain continuity of care when they are living abroad or moving between places.

Topics Nika lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Grief
• Depression
• Coping with life changes
• Addictions
• LGBT
• Family conflicts
• Trauma and abuse
• Intimacy-related issues
• Eating disorders
• Sleeping disorders
• Parenting issues
• Anger management
• Self-esteem
• Career difficulties
• Bipolar disorder
• Coaching
• Compassion fatigue
• ADHD
• Abandonment
• Adoption and foster care
• Aging and geriatric issues
• Attachment issues
• Autism and Asperger Syndrome
• Avoidant personality
• BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
• Blended family issues
• Body image
• Cancer
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Chronic pain, illness, and disability
• Co-morbidity
• Commitment issues
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Dissociation
• Divorce and separation
• Drug and alcohol addiction
• Emptiness
• Family of origin issues
• Family problems
• Fertility issues
• Forgiveness
• Gender dysphoria
• Guilt and shame
• HIV and AIDS
• Hoarding
• Hospice and end-of-life counselling
• Immigration issues
• Impulsivity
• Infidelity
• Intellectual disability
• Isolation and loneliness
• Jealousy
• Life purpose
• Midlife crisis
• Mood disorders
• Multicultural concerns
• Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Phobias
• Polyamory and non-monogamous relationships
• Postpartum depression
• Post-traumatic stress
• Prejudice and discrimination
• Process addictions
• Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Sexual assault and abuse
• Sexuality
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Women's issues
• Workplace issues
• Young adult issues

Ways of working

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Attachment-Based Therapy
• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
• Mindfulness Therapy
• Motivational Interviewing
• Psychodynamic Therapy
• Solution-Focused Therapy
• Trauma-Focused Therapy

Questions about Nika

Does she work with anxiety and stress?

Yes. She supports people dealing with anxiety, stress and related symptoms using practical therapy techniques.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She practises approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Attachment-Based and Emotionally-Focused methods.

How much experience does she have?

She has eight years of professional experience working with a range of issues including trauma, depression and neurodiversity.

Is she registered with a professional body in the UK?

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

Can I have sessions in English or from abroad?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats does she use?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the profile.

How much do sessions cost?

Fees vary with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I get started with her counselling?

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