Nicola Dove , BACP

Nicola Dove is a UK-qualified client-centered counsellor who brings a compassionate, tailored approach to therapy. As a BACP-accredited practitioner - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - she combines client-centered work with other evidence-informed methods to create a flexible counselling experience designed around each individual's needs.

She works with adults facing a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, low self-esteem, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, eating and sleeping problems, parenting challenges, and career or life transitions. Nicola also supports people coping with feelings of emptiness, shame, isolation, and issues related to intimacy and body image.

Nicola recognises that reaching out for therapy can feel difficult. She offers a non-judgmental, empathetic space where clients can explore old patterns, process loss, and build practical skills to manage symptoms and everyday challenges. Her practice balances short-term, goal-focused work with deeper exploration when helpful, tailoring pace and techniques to the person in front of her.

Her path into counselling began after personal experience of therapy at a low point in life. That experience inspired a commitment to help others find greater resilience and meaning, and to witness the changes that counselling can enable.

Therapeutic Approaches Available for Remote Work

Nicola Dove integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in her practice. Client-centered therapy focuses on building a trusting, empathetic relationship in which clients feel heard and respected; it helps people explore feelings, clarify values, and increase self-understanding. CBT offers structured techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns and to develop practical strategies for managing symptoms such as anxiety, depression, panic, and low mood.

Mindfulness therapy is also used to help clients develop present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity to difficult thoughts or emotions; it can support stress management, sleeplessness, and mood regulation. Nicola adapts these approaches to each person's priorities, using conversation and exercises that suit the individual's pace and goals.

Determining the right approach is a collaborative process. Nicola works with clients to understand their concerns, preferences, and goals and then recommends techniques or combinations of methods that fit the situation. Licensed professionals tailor treatment plans and adjust them as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for those balancing work, caregiving, or mobility needs. These remote options allow clients to access consistent support from therapists without travel, making it easier to maintain regular sessions and integrate therapeutic work into daily life.