Nicky Owen, BACP

Nicky Owen is a UK-licensed therapist with 20 years of professional experience and holds BACP, membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a recognised professional body in the United Kingdom.

She works with individuals and families facing relationship difficulties, family conflict, grief and loss, and supports people struggling with motivation, self-esteem and confidence. Her practice focuses on helping clients identify strengths within their own stories and use those resources to navigate present challenges.

Nicky adopts a collaborative, respectful approach that recognises each person as the expert on their own life. She encourages practical steps and emotional exploration tailored to the needs of the individual or family. She also acknowledges that beginning therapy requires courage and offers supportive guidance for those taking that first step.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support

Nicky draws on several evidence-informed approaches to guide online work. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on understanding patterns of relating that develop from early connections - it helps people address trust, closeness and attachment concerns in relationships. Client-Centered Therapy places the client at the heart of the process, offering empathy and acceptance so individuals can explore their thoughts and feelings and build self-directed solutions. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps partners and individuals identify and shift emotional responses that maintain relationship distress, supporting stronger emotional bonds.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Nicky works collaboratively with clients to identify which model or combination of models fits their needs, goals and personal preferences, and she adjusts methods as therapy progresses.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video, phone, live chat or text allow people to access registered professionals from different locations and to choose formats that suit their schedule and comfort. These options can make it easier to maintain regular sessions and to integrate therapeutic work into everyday life.