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Nico Novell, BACP

Nico Novell is a counsellor who focuses on helping people manage difficult life problems.

Addictions
LGBT
Relationship issues
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About Nico

Nico Novell is a counsellor who focuses on helping people manage difficult life problems. He works with issues such as addiction, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy problems, eating concerns, and stress. He also supports people dealing with grief, career changes, self-esteem struggles and parenting challenges.

Nico speaks English, Spanish and Catalan, and works with clients in the United Kingdom and internationally. Nico uses a straightforward, respectful approach in sessions.

Background and approach

He listens first and shapes the work around what each person needs. Conversations are tailored to practical goals, whether that means reducing harmful behaviours, improving communication, or managing strong emotions. His background includes twenty years of professional experience.

He holds BACP registration, which is shown as BACP. Over his career he has helped people facing a wide range of life stresses and identity concerns, including LGBT matters, gender dysphoria, body image and family of origin issues. Nico draws on Client-Centred Therapy to give people a calm, non-judgemental space to talk through their concerns.

He also uses Psychodynamic Therapy to look at patterns from earlier life that influence current feelings and relationships. Together these approaches guide practical steps and deeper understanding. Sessions can take different formats to suit daily life and needs.

The first sessions focus on understanding the immediate problem and agreeing what to work on next. He aims to help people build coping skills and make changes that fit their life pace.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	252317	March 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Nico lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Addictions
LGBT
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Intimacy-related issues
Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Eating disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Depression
Coping with life changes
Abandonment
Body image
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Codependency
Communication problems
Control issues
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Drug and alcohol addiction
Eating and food-related issues
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Forgiveness
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
HIV / AIDS
Hoarding
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Money and financial issues
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexuality

Ways of working Nico names

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How his approaches work online

Client-Centred Therapy is built around listening and responding to each person with warmth and acceptance. Online sessions using this approach give space to talk through current problems, build coping skills, and set straightforward goals for change. Psychodynamic Therapy looks at patterns from earlier relationships and experiences that shape feelings and behaviour now. In an online setting it can help people understand recurring difficulties in relationships, self-image and emotional reactions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences with the client and decide together whether a client-centred focus, psychodynamic work, or a mix will best suit their needs. This collaboration helps shape practical steps and a plan that feels workable.

Online therapy offers flexibility and different ways to connect. Video calls suit deeper conversations with visual cues, phone sessions can fit into a short break or when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text-based messaging can be used for quick check-ins or when typing feels easier. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, caregiving or travel while maintaining continuity of care with registered or accredited professionals.

Frequently asked

What kinds of concerns does he help with?

Nico supports people facing addictions, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family problems, eating concerns, grief, stress, and self-esteem difficulties. He also works with issues such as gender dysphoria, body image, caregiver stress and codependency.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He combines a client-centred way of listening with psychodynamic ideas about patterns from the past. Sessions aim to be respectful and tailored to each person's needs, mixing practical steps with exploration of underlying patterns.

How much experience does he have?

He has twenty years of professional work experience supporting people with a wide range of life and relationship difficulties.

What credentials and region are listed?

He is listed with BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages can sessions be held in?

Sessions are offered in English, Spanish and Catalan, and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin therapy with him?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.