- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief and loss
About Nicholas
Nicholas Mistiades Dunn is a counsellor registered with the BACP and NCPS in the United Kingdom, with almost 25 years of practice in counselling, supervision and training. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief and loss, and other life transitions. Nicholas often supports clients dealing with issues around self-esteem, addiction, trauma and LGBT concerns.
He keeps sessions straightforward and conversational. People can expect clear talk about what is causing distress and practical ways to manage day-to-day. Nicholas helps clients name problems, try new coping steps and review what helps over time.
Over his career he has worked in a range of settings offering one-to-one counselling and supervision. That background means he is used to supporting people with workplace strain, caregiving pressure and long-term health challenges as well as mental health struggles like bipolar and ADHD when they come up in conversation.
Nicholas also addresses related areas such as body image, parenting strain, attachment and adoption or foster care concerns. He will listen about relationship patterns, intimacy worries or communication problems and help people consider different responses.
Sessions are practical and paced to the individual. He encourages people to try small changes between meetings and to bring results back to the room. For people weighing whether to start, he asks straightforward questions and sets simple goals for the first few sessions.
How therapeutic methods translate to online sessions
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on understanding patterns of thinking and behaviour and trying specific steps to change them. One common approach helps people recognise unhelpful thought patterns and practise different ways of responding; this can reduce anxiety and improve mood. Another frequent method involves working on communication and relationship habits by noticing interaction patterns and experimenting with new ways of speaking and listening to others.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options with the client and together decide which methods suit their goals and practical needs. That collaborative discussion can include what to try first and how to measure small changes over time.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so meetings are simpler to attend. Registered or accredited professionals use these practical benefits to help people keep therapy as part of everyday life while they work on stress, relationships and other concerns.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he work with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief and a broad range of concerns listed in his profile such as self-esteem, addiction and trauma.
What is his general approach in sessions?
Sessions are conversational and practical. He talks through what is causing difficulty and suggests manageable steps to try between meetings.
How long has he been practising?
He has nearly 25 years of professional experience in counselling, supervision and training.
What qualifications does he hold and where is he based?
He is listed with the BACP and NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I am outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to try a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
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