Nico Novell, BACP

Nico Novell is a United Kingdom based therapist with 20 years of professional experience supporting people through a wide range of life challenges. He works with individuals and families facing addictions, LGBT-related concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, family conflict, stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, eating and body image difficulties, parenting and caregiver strain, anger and self-esteem struggles, career transitions, and other changes that affect daily functioning and wellbeing. He also offers focused work around abandonment, codependency, dissociation, gender dysphoria, and substance misuse among other areas.

Nico practices with sensitivity and respect, adapting conversations and treatment plans to reflect each person’s unique circumstances and goals. He emphasizes a collaborative approach that acknowledges the courage it takes to seek support, offering steady guidance as clients explore patterns, build coping skills, and work toward more fulfilling relationships and healthier functioning. Nico holds BACP credentials - membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and applies his training to create a supportive, nonjudgmental therapeutic environment.

Available in English, Spanish, and Catalan, he accepts clients in the UK and works with international clients as well. Nico provides multiple ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making therapy accessible for different schedules and needs.

Therapeutic Approaches and Flexible Online Support

Client-Centered Therapy places the client at the heart of the process. It focuses on empathetic listening, respect, and collaboration so individuals can explore their feelings and make choices that align with their values. This approach can be especially helpful for issues like low self-esteem, relationship concerns, and life transitions where building self-understanding is central.

Psychodynamic Therapy explores how past experiences, early relationships, and unconscious patterns influence current behaviour and emotions. By examining recurring themes and emotional responses, this approach can support deeper insight into issues such as trauma, attachment difficulties, and longstanding relational patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic work. Nico collaborates with each person to identify which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the focus as progress unfolds. This collaborative process helps ensure that therapy feels relevant and manageable.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - allowing people to access registered professionals from different locations and to choose the format that suits their schedule and comfort. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care while balancing the demands of daily life.