Nicola Dove, BACP
UK counsellor specialising in stress and trauma
- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions and grief
- Relationships and self-esteem
About Nicola Dove
Nicola Dove is a UK-qualified counsellor who combines client-centred practice with integrative training to offer personalised support. She holds MBACP and a BA (Hons) in Integrative Counselling - MBACP indicates membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and the BA (Hons) reflects undergraduate honours training that covered multiple therapeutic approaches. Nicola draws on this background to adapt her work to each person's needs.
She works with adults across a broad range of difficulties, including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, low self-esteem, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns, eating and sleeping problems, parenting challenges, anger, career transitions, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue and ADHD. Additional focus areas include abandonment, body image, codependency, drug and alcohol addiction, feelings of emptiness, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, mood disorders, panic attacks, self-harm, self-love, and social anxiety.
Nicola offers a non-judgmental space where people can explore what matters to them and work on unhelpful patterns and behaviours that no longer serve them. She recognises how difficult it can feel to start counselling - feeling unsure, unheard, or that one should cope alone is common - and aims to provide an understanding, experienced presence to help people reclaim a sense of agency and begin to rebuild well-being.
Her own experience of receiving counselling during a personal crossroads inspired her to train as a counsellor. That experience, and years of seeing change in others, inform a compassionate approach focused on resilience and practical progress toward a more fulfilling life.
She works with adults across a broad range of difficulties, including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, low self-esteem, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns, eating and sleeping problems, parenting challenges, anger, career transitions, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue and ADHD. Additional focus areas include abandonment, body image, codependency, drug and alcohol addiction, feelings of emptiness, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, mood disorders, panic attacks, self-harm, self-love, and social anxiety.
Nicola offers a non-judgmental space where people can explore what matters to them and work on unhelpful patterns and behaviours that no longer serve them. She recognises how difficult it can feel to start counselling - feeling unsure, unheard, or that one should cope alone is common - and aims to provide an understanding, experienced presence to help people reclaim a sense of agency and begin to rebuild well-being.
Her own experience of receiving counselling during a personal crossroads inspired her to train as a counsellor. That experience, and years of seeing change in others, inform a compassionate approach focused on resilience and practical progress toward a more fulfilling life.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentBody imageCodependencyDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Nicola Dove have?
Nicola Dove has five years of professional experience.
Is Nicola Dove a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential BACP.
In which languages does Nicola Dove provide therapy?
Nicola provides therapy in English.
Where is Nicola Dove located?
She is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Nicola Dove as my therapist?
You can work with Nicola through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Nicola Dove work with international clients?
No. Nicola does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Nicola Dove cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support
Nicola integrates client-centred therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), and mindfulness approaches in online work. Client-centred therapy focuses on creating a supportive, empathetic environment where the therapist follows the client's lead to explore feelings and priorities - this approach is helpful for building self-awareness and addressing relationship and self-esteem issues. CBT is a practical, goal-oriented method that helps people identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours, often used for anxiety, depression, panic, and many everyday difficulties. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-focused awareness and self-compassion skills that can reduce rumination and improve regulation of stress and emotions.
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Nicola works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods align with their needs, goals, and preferences, and she may blend techniques as those needs evolve.
Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to maintain continuity of care. These formats offer flexibility in scheduling, reduce travel time, and allow licensed professionals to provide ongoing support in ways that suit different comfort levels and practical constraints.