- Years in practice
- 5
- Registration
- BACP
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Grief
About Nicola
Nicola Dove is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who offers calm, practical support for adults facing stressful life changes. She uses approachable language and straightforward listening to help people who feel overwhelmed, anxious, depressed or stuck. Nicola is especially familiar with parenting concerns and the pressures that brings, alongside issues such as grief, addictions and low self-esteem.
She trained to a BA (Hons) in Integrative Counselling and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Background and approach
Nicola combines ideas from several counselling styles to match each person’s needs. Sessions focus on what matters most to the client and on small, manageable steps that create change. In conversation she aims to be non-judgemental and practical.
People can expect a listening space where emotions are named and explored, and where patterns that cause difficulty are noticed together. Nicola often works on improving sleep, managing anxiety and reducing shame or guilt. Her approach includes short-term strategies and deeper reflective work when that feels right.
She also uses motivational techniques to help people find the drive to change habits, and mindfulness tools to reduce stress in daily life. Nicola emphasises collaboration so clients know what to expect from each session. Many come to Nicola seeking help with relationships, career shifts, or coping after loss.
She aims to help people regain confidence and move towards a life that feels more balanced and manageable.
What Nicola works with
Everything Nicola lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Nicola helps people with.
- 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.
How Nicola blends therapeutic approaches online
Client-Centred Therapy places the person’s experience at the heart of the work. Nicola listens without judgement and follows what matters most to the client, helping people feel understood and able to make their own choices. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviours that keep problems going and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns, which can help with anxiety, low mood and sleep issues.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Nicola works collaboratively to decide what will help most, combining listening, short-term strategies and reflective work based on the client’s goals and preferences. She reviews progress together and adjusts the plan when needed.
Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different lifestyles. Video allows face-to-face conversation, phone can be used when bandwidth is low or to fit a break at work, and chat or messaging can suit shorter check-ins or days when writing feels easier. These options make therapy more flexible and help people keep continuity of care despite busy schedules.
Questions people ask about Nicola
What concerns does Nicola commonly help with?
She supports adults with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, low self-esteem, depression, relationship strain, parenting worries and sleep or eating difficulties.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her work is client-centred and collaborative, blending practical strategies with deeper reflection to suit each person’s needs.
How much experience does she have?
Nicola has five years of counselling experience working with a broad range of life issues and emotional challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds a BA (Hons) in Integrative Counselling and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and Nicola does not accept international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does cost and billing work?
Session cost varies with location and therapist availability; therapy is provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
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