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Nikki Dunne, BACP

Supportive counsellor for anxiety and stress

3 years in practice · based in United Kingdom · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Nikki

Nikki Dunne is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression and trauma. She supports clients dealing with relationship strain, grief, self-esteem concerns and parenting pressures. Nikki encourages people to notice their strengths and use them to move forward.

With three years of professional practice, she keeps sessions straightforward and focused. Nikki believes the person in the room is the expert on their own life.

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Background and approach

She listens carefully and reflects back what she hears to help clarify feelings and goals. Her approach is client-centred, which means conversations are led by the client's needs. Nikki aims to create space where someone can say what matters most and try out new ways of coping.

She works at a pace that suits each person. In sessions she helps people manage panic, process past hurt, and rebuild confidence. Practical steps might include noticing unhelpful patterns, testing small changes, and building on things that already work.

She also supports people dealing with career stress, isolation and compassion fatigue. Nikki accepts people from a range of locations, including international clients, and offers different online session types. Taking the first step can feel hard; she focuses on small, achievable moves so change feels possible and manageable.

How client-centred therapy works online

Nikki uses client-centred therapy, which focuses on listening and responding to what the person brings. The counsellor reflects back feelings and thoughts so people feel heard and can make sense of their experience; this approach helps with anxiety, depression and relationship worries.

The core of client-centred work is collaboration. Nikki will work with each person to decide what matters most and agree on steps to take. Together they will review what helps and adjust the approach based on progress and preferences.

Online therapy offers several practical advantages. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when seeing facial expressions matters. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit into a work break. Live chat and text-based messaging let someone check in between sessions or use shorter, more flexible ways to process thoughts. These options make it easier to sustain regular contact and try out new coping strategies without a long commute.
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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does Nikki help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and trauma, plus relationship difficulties, parenting strain, grief and self-esteem problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her sessions follow a client-centred style where the person's priorities guide the work and the counsellor mirrors what is said to increase understanding.
How much professional experience does she have?
Nikki has three years of professional experience working with people on a range of mental health and life concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds BACP and practises from the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Yes, she accepts international clients and can provide sessions across different time zones.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs.
How are costs and payments handled?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What steps do I take to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
3 years
Licensed
Languages
English

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