BACP

Nika Bowens, BACP

Therapist in the UK

Nika is a BACP therapist in the UK.

8+ years of experience
Focus areas include Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues
Approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy

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About Nika

Nika Bowens is a UK-based therapist with eight years of professional experience supporting people through complex and challenging life moments. As a member of the BACP, the UK professional body for counselling and psychotherapy, she brings a commitment to ethical practice and ongoing professional development. Nika has worked with people managing anxiety, stress, depression, grief, trauma, low self-esteem, and major life transitions, and she has experience supporting neurodivergent clients including those with ADHD and autism as well as individuals living with chronic health conditions.

Drawing on significant training in evidence-based approaches, Nika frames therapy as a collaborative, exploratory process that proceeds at each person’s pace and respects their unique story. She focuses on understanding how past and present patterns of thought, feeling, and behaviour shape everyday life, and she helps clients notice what gets in the way of change. Her work often involves attending to relationships, attachment concerns, and issues around identity, intimacy, and cultural transition, reflecting lived experience navigating life across cultures.

Nika emphasises a non-judgemental, curious stance, offering care and practical support as clients move toward greater clarity and self-understanding. She aims to build a steady therapeutic space where insight, resilience, and small sustainable shifts can lead to meaningful change over time.

Areas of expertise

Experience

8+ years

Credentials

BACP

Languages

English

Focus areas

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGrief Depression Coping with life changes Addictions LGBTFamily conflicts

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Trauma and abuse Intimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoaching Compassion fatigue ADHD

Approaches

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

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Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Also listed for

Abandonment Adoption and foster care Aging and geriatric issues Attachment issues Autism and Asperger Syndrome Avoidant personality

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BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture Blended family issues Body image Cancer Caregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCommitment issues Communication problems Control issues Dissociation Divorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issues Forgiveness Gender dysphoria Guilt and shame HIV / AIDS Hoarding Hospice and end-of-life counseling Immigration issues Impulsivity Infidelity Intellectual disability Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Midlife crisis Mood disorders Multicultural concerns Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Phobias Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Prejudice and discrimination Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harm Self-love Sexual assault and abuse Sexuality Social anxiety and phobia Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people build a meaningful life by clarifying values and learning ways to stay present with difficult thoughts and feelings while taking actions that matter. It can be useful for stress, anxiety, depression, and navigating life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relationship patterns shape emotional responses and intimacy. It supports work on connection, trust, abandonment concerns, and relationship stress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is a practical approach that explores links between thoughts, emotions, and behaviours and provides tools to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression and to change unhelpful patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy and often develops collaboratively. Nika will work with each person to identify which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences and may blend techniques to create a personalised plan that feels manageable and relevant.

Online therapy offers flexible access to registered professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity after relocating, and access support from different time zones. For many people, the range of formats allows them to choose what feels most comfortable for sharing, reflecting, and practicing new skills with professional guidance.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Nika Bowens have?

Nika Bowens has eight years of professional experience working as a therapist.

Is Nika Bowens a registered therapist?

Yes. She holds the BACP credential, which is the UK professional body for counselling and psychotherapy.

In which languages does Nika Bowens provide therapy?

Therapy is offered in English.

Where is Nika Bowens located?

Nika is based in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Nika Bowens as my therapist?

You can work with Nika through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Nika Bowens work with international clients?

Yes. Nika 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 Nika's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time for any reason. For current details, please click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with Nika. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.