Nicola Dove, BACP

Nicola Dove offers a calm, non-judgemental space for adults who are feeling overwhelmed, anxious or stuck. She introduces herself plainly and listens first, helping people untangle worries about relationships, grief, mood and self-worth. Nicola uses everyday language and steady support so clients can start to feel more in control of their lives.

Nicola trained with a BA (Hons) in Integrative Counselling and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She draws on a mix of approaches to tailor sessions to each person. That means the work might focus on practical thinking patterns, exploring past experiences, building self-compassion, or finding shorter-term ways to manage a problem depending on what fits best.

She describes counselling as a place without judgement where someone listens fully and helps a person find their own answers. Nicola can help with anxiety, panic, depression, addiction issues, grief, low self-esteem and feelings of isolation or emptiness. She also supports people dealing with body image, codependency, forgiveness, and coping with life changes.

Nicola believes small shifts add up. Sessions can address sleep and eating struggles, parenting stresses, work-related strain, or persistent patterns that cause guilt and shame. She aims to help people notice practical changes they can use outside the room and to build greater self-trust.

Her approach grew from her own experience of counselling and a wish to help others move through dark times. Nicola sees therapy as a collaborative process that honours each person’s pace and priorities.

How Nicola’s approaches translate to online counselling

Nicola commonly uses Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) in her work. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on empathic listening and supporting a person to find their own solutions, which can help with low self-esteem and relationship concerns. CBT looks at thought patterns and behaviours and teaches practical techniques for managing anxiety, panic and mood problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the early work together. Nicola will discuss options and try methods that match a person’s needs, goals and pace. She treats this as a collaborative process and can adapt plans as progress is reviewed.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm available session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy day, reduce travel time and allow regular check-ins when that suits you. Some approaches translate well to remote work because they rely on conversation and practical exercises, which Nicola can guide you through remotely where appropriate.