- Attachment-based work
- Solution-focused steps
- Trauma-informed care
About Nicky
Nicky Owen is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has 20 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She works with people facing relationship problems, family conflict, grief and loss, and with those managing stress, anxiety and mood concerns. Nicky also supports people struggling with motivation, self-esteem, confidence and addiction issues.
Her approach is straightforward and conversational. She treats clients as the expert in their own story and helps them use their strengths to manage difficult moments. Conversations focus on what is happening now and practical ways to move forward.
Nicky draws on approaches that look at emotional bonds and how they shape relationships. She also uses goal-focused tools to help people make concrete changes. Trauma-informed ideas are used when past events still affect day-to-day life.
Sessions tend to be collaborative and paced to the client. Nicky listens for patterns in how people relate to themselves and others, then suggests small, achievable steps. She is comfortable supporting people through big life changes such as separation, bereavement or shifts in identity.
People come to her for help with intimacy-related worries, anger, coping with ageing or illness, and issues linked to ADHD or neurodiversity. She works in English and accepts clients from outside the UK. To begin, users complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Attachment-based work focuses on the emotional bonds people form and how those patterns affect current relationships. Online sessions using this approach can help people notice repeating patterns, improve connection and reduce fears around closeness.Client-centred therapy puts the person's experience at the centre. In practice this means the counsellor listens without steering, reflects what she hears and supports the client to find their own answers. This can help with issues like low self-esteem, decision making and increasing confidence.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on feelings that drive relationship difficulties. It helps people name emotions, change unhelpful interaction cycles and build more secure ways of relating. This approach can be useful for intimacy worries and recurring conflicts.
Nicky will help clients work out which approach, or mix of approaches, fits best. That decision is made together, based on goals, preferences and what comes up in early sessions. The plan can change as work progresses so the match is reviewed over time.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around study, work shifts or travel. It can also allow shorter check-ins, or sessions that avoid needing travel time, which helps people keep therapy consistent during busy periods.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address for young adults?
She works with relationship difficulties, stress, anxiety, self-esteem, grief, addiction and life changes commonly faced in early adulthood.
How would she describe her therapy style?
Her style is conversational and collaborative. She treats clients as the expert in their life and focuses on practical steps for change.
How much experience does she have?
Nicky has 20 years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns including trauma, family problems and confidence issues.
What are her credentials and location?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works from the United Kingdom.
Can I have sessions in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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