Counsellor profile
Nicola Dove, BACP
BACP counsellor - family and parenting concerns
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- Client-centred
- CBT
- Mindfulness
About Nicola
Nicola Dove is a UK counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has five years' experience. She works with adults who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and self-esteem issues, and she also supports people facing parenting pressures and relationship strains in day-to-day life.
Her approach is person-focused and practical. She draws on client-centred principles alongside cognitive behavioural techniques and mindfulness to help people notice patterns and try different ways of coping. Sessions involve listening, reflecting and working together to identify small, useful steps a person can take between meetings.
Nicola also uses motivational interviewing and psychodynamic ideas when they suit the client’s needs. That can mean looking at recurring patterns from earlier life events or helping someone find motivation to change a behaviour such as problematic drinking or unhelpful routines. She explains things plainly and checks in about what is realistic for each person.
People contact her when they feel overwhelmed, stuck in repeating cycles, or unable to get on top of sleep, eating or mood. She helps with anger, feelings of abandonment, body image concerns and issues around intimacy and social anxiety.
Nicola asks straightforward questions at the start so goals are clear. Sessions focus on practical coping, increased self-awareness and steps to reduce distress. She encourages small experiments and reviews progress openly, adjusting the plan where needed.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what a person says. Online sessions using this approach aim to give the same conversational space and gentle clarification as face-to-face work, helping someone feel heard and understood.Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is about spotting thoughts and behaviours that keep problems going and testing new ways of responding. Online CBT can involve brief exercises in session and practical homework afterwards to track sleep, mood or unhelpful thinking patterns.
Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention practices to reduce rumination and anxiety. These techniques can be guided in a session and practised between meetings to improve sleep and lessen overwhelm.
Nicola will work collaboratively to find the best mix of approaches for each person. She checks what feels useful and changes direction if something is not working. Deciding which methods to use is part of the work and happens together over the first few sessions.
The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm the available online options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit counselling into family life, make it easier to have shorter check-ins, or reduce travel time. Nicola aims to make practical adjustments so therapy can slot into everyday routines rather than be another added burden.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with?
She supports adults with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, addiction concerns and parenting-related pressures, along with related areas such as body image and social anxiety.
What style of therapy does she use?
Her work is primarily client-centred, combined with cognitive behavioural and mindfulness techniques, plus motivational interviewing and psychodynamic ideas when helpful.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of experience working with adults across a range of life difficulties and emotional concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practices in the United Kingdom.
Can she work with international clients or in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please check the current session options before booking to confirm how she meets with clients.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions are arranged via a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
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