Nika Bowens, BACP
Compassionate UK therapist for complex life challenges
- Anxiety and depression
- Neurodiversity-aware
- International experience
About Nika Bowens
Nika Bowens is a UK-based therapist with eight years of professional experience supporting people through some of life’s most complex and challenging moments. She has worked with clients navigating anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, and major life transitions, as well as those managing chronic health conditions and neurodivergent presentations such as ADHD and autism. Her practice also includes work with multicultural, expatriate, and international clients, informed in part by her own lived experience of navigating life across cultures. She holds the BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which reflects her commitment to ongoing professional standards.
Nika approaches therapy as a collaborative, paced exploration of experience that honours each client’s unique story. She attends to thoughts, feelings, and repeated patterns from both past and present without judgment, helping clients notice what may be getting in the way and where certain beliefs or behaviours might come from. As trust develops, she supports clients to identify small shifts that can lead to clearer thinking, greater self-understanding, and more meaningful change.
Clients bring insight, resilience, and lived experience into the room, even when that strength is not immediately visible. Nika’s role is to offer curiosity, care, and steady support as clients work toward their goals at their own pace and in ways that fit their lives. Reaching out for support is recognised as a meaningful and courageous step, and Nika provides a non-judgemental space to move forward.
Nika approaches therapy as a collaborative, paced exploration of experience that honours each client’s unique story. She attends to thoughts, feelings, and repeated patterns from both past and present without judgment, helping clients notice what may be getting in the way and where certain beliefs or behaviours might come from. As trust develops, she supports clients to identify small shifts that can lead to clearer thinking, greater self-understanding, and more meaningful change.
Clients bring insight, resilience, and lived experience into the room, even when that strength is not immediately visible. Nika’s role is to offer curiosity, care, and steady support as clients work toward their goals at their own pace and in ways that fit their lives. Reaching out for support is recognised as a meaningful and courageous step, and Nika provides a non-judgemental space to move forward.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Nika Bowens have?
Nika Bowens has eight years of professional experience.
Is Nika Bowens a licensed therapist?
Yes. Nika Bowens holds the BACP credential (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy).
In which languages does Nika Bowens provide therapy?
Nika Bowens provides therapy in English.
Where is Nika Bowens located?
Nika Bowens is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Nika Bowens as my therapist?
You can work with Nika Bowens through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Nika Bowens work with international clients?
Yes. Nika Bowens works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Nika Bowens 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 with therapy 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 and online care with Nika Bowens
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being dominated by them, and supports commitment to values-driven action. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and navigating life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on relationship patterns formed early in life and how these affect current connections; it is helpful for relationship difficulties, intimacy-related issues, and attachment concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an empathic, non-directive stance in which the therapist offers understanding and acceptance to help clients access their own insight and strengths - this approach supports self-esteem, coping with transitions, and personal growth.
Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work itself, and Nika will collaborate with each client to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. This is an evolving process - choices are reviewed together and adapted as therapy progresses to ensure the best fit.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into a busy life or when geographical distance is a factor. Working remotely with licensed professionals allows clients to access consistent support from therapists while maintaining routines and responsibilities, and it can make it simpler to continue therapy across moves or travel.