Nicola Dove, BACP

Nicola Dove is a UK-qualified client-centred counsellor (MBACP) with a BA (Hons) in Integrative Counselling. The MBACP credential indicates membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and signals a commitment to recognised professional standards. She adopts an integrative style, blending different therapeutic approaches so each person receives a counselling experience tailored to their circumstances and goals.

Nicola works with adults facing issues such as bereavement, depression, anxiety and low self-esteem, and she supports people coping with relationship breakdowns, overwhelming grief or difficulties in communicating their needs. She creates a non-judgemental space where clients can explore feelings of worthlessness, guilt or shame and begin to change patterns and behaviours that no longer serve them.

Understanding that starting counselling can feel daunting, Nicola acknowledges the common concerns people have about seeking help and offers an empathic, experienced presence to help clients reclaim their agency. She believes counselling can enable recovery from distress and create opportunities to build a more fulfilling life and healthier relationships. Nicola’s own experience of finding help at a low point informs her compassionate commitment to supporting others through change.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support

Nicola uses client-centred therapy to create an accepting, empathic environment where the client’s perspective guides the work. This approach helps people who need space to explore feelings, rebuild self-worth and make decisions at their own pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours; it can be effective for anxiety, low mood and problems like panic or rumination. Mindfulness therapy introduces present-focused awareness and simple practices to reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation, which can support stress, anxiety and sleep difficulties.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Nicola works with clients to understand their needs, goals and preferences, and together they adapt methods so therapy feels relevant and achievable. This collaborative stance helps clients try different strategies and notice what works for them.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video, phone, live chat or text-based messaging make it easier to fit support around work, family or mobility needs. For many people, remote options increase accessibility and consistency, allowing therapy to continue through life transitions and busy schedules while maintaining a focus on meaningful change.