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Nico Novell

Nico Novell, BACP

Therapist in United Kingdom

Practical support for relationship and identity concerns

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  • 20 years experience
  • BACP registered
  • Speaks three languages

About Nico

Nico Novell offers calm, practical support for people dealing with relationship strain, jealousy, addiction and identity questions. He aims to make first sessions straightforward and approachable. Conversations focus on what matters most to each person, with respect and sensitivity throughout.

He draws on two main ways of working. Client-Centred Therapy keeps the person at the heart of sessions, using listening and reflection to help people make their own choices. Psychodynamic Therapy looks for patterns from the past that affect current feelings and relationships. Together these approaches help with issues such as anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and intimacy-related difficulties.

With 20 years of experience in the United Kingdom, he has supported people through trauma and abuse, divorce and separation, addiction and eating-related problems. He also works with concerns around body image, codependency and communication problems. His practice is adaptable so sessions are shaped to fit each person's situation and goals.

Nico is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. He offers therapy in English, Spanish and Catalan, and is able to work with clients who are based outside the UK. Before booking, people are encouraged to check current session options to ensure they fit their needs.

Taking the first step can feel hard. Nico aims to make that step clearer by listening carefully, asking useful questions and helping people find practical ways to cope and move forward.

How his approaches work in online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, empathy and helping people make decisions that suit their lives. This approach is useful for relationship concerns, self-esteem and coping with life changes because it centres on the person's own priorities. Psychodynamic Therapy looks for recurring patterns that link past experiences to current feelings and behaviours. It can help with issues such as trauma, grief, abandonment concerns and repeated relationship problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to test what helps most, adjust methods over time and check that sessions match their needs, goals and preferences. This is a joint process where the person's feedback guides the pace and focus.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit regular sessions into a busy life. It can reduce travel time and allow people to meet from different locations, including from outside the United Kingdom since international clients are accepted. Please confirm the specific session formats available before booking so arrangements match your circumstances. Online work can be useful for shorter check-ins, longer exploratory conversations and continued support while managing everyday commitments.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issues

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMoney and financial issuesPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexuality

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyPsychodynamic Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Credentials

See below

Languages

English, Spanish, Catalan

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Nico help with?

He works with a wide range of concerns including addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, anxiety, depression, grief and trauma. He also supports people with body image, eating issues, codependency and family of origin problems.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He uses a client-centred approach that prioritises listening and collaboration, along with psychodynamic work that looks at past patterns affecting current life. Sessions tend to combine practical conversation with reflection on deeper themes.

How much experience does he have?

Nico has 20 years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom. That background includes supporting people through addiction, relationship difficulties and trauma.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English, Spanish and Catalan.

Can international clients work with him?

Yes, he accepts clients who are based outside the United Kingdom. Confirming time zones and scheduling details is recommended.

How is pricing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

What steps are involved in getting started?

Begin by selecting the continue button on this profile and completing a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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