Nicola Dove
Practical, person-focused counselling for adults
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About Nicola
Nicola Dove offers gentle, practical counselling for adults who are struggling to cope. She meets people who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, grief, low self-esteem or life changes and helps them find clearer ways forward. Nicola presents herself as a steady presence who listens without judgement and makes space for what matters to each person.
Nicola trained in integrative counselling and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Background and approach
She combines several approaches to match the work to each person, rather than using a single technique for everyone. Sessions focus on understanding what keeps problems going and on building small, doable steps towards change. People see Nicola for common difficulties such as depression, panic, sleep and eating concerns, and struggles with relationships or parenting.
She also supports people dealing with addiction, compassion fatigue, feelings of emptiness, body image and shame, and those looking for clearer life purpose. The emphasis is on practical change and on helping people reconnect with strengths they may have lost sight of. Nicola describes counselling as a partnership.
She aims to create a calm, non-judgemental space where clients can talk, try things out and work at their own pace. Over time the focus shifts from coping to rebuilding confidence and making decisions that feel right for the person. If someone wants to begin, Nicola asks them to use the site Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire.
Appointments are then scheduled according to her availability and the subscription terms in place.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 5
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 392614
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Nicola's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
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.
How Nicola works online
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Nicola works collaboratively with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and she adapts the plan as the work progresses so it remains useful and manageable.
The practical benefits of online therapy include easier fitting of sessions around daily life and the option to work without travel time. Specific session formats are not listed here, so please confirm current options before you book. Many people find remote sessions help them keep momentum between appointments while allowing flexible scheduling to suit work, family and other commitments.
Questions and answers
What concerns does Nicola help with?
She sees adults for common issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief and low self-esteem, plus areas like addiction, eating and sleeping problems, and relationship or parenting strain.
What is her therapeutic style?
Nicola uses an integrative, client-centred style backed by approaches such as cognitive behavioural therapy, mindfulness and psychodynamic ideas to match the work to each person.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience working in counselling after completing her training.
What credentials and location are listed?
Nicola is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with Nicola?
Use the Start Therapy button on the site, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule appointments according to her availability.
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