Nicky Owen, BACP

Nicky Owen is a counsellor with 20 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She works with people facing relationship strains, family conflict, grief and losses, and issues around motivation and self-esteem. Nicky sees each person as the expert on their own life and aims to build on their existing strengths.

In sessions she listens closely and helps clients put words to what matters most. Conversations focus on what is happening now and practical steps people can try between meetings. This direct, respectful approach suits people who want clear, real-world ways to manage anxiety, low mood, anger and changes in life circumstances.

Her background includes work with trauma and abuse, addictions, intimacy and attachment concerns, and support for neurodiverse clients such as those with autism and Asperger syndrome. She also offers help around parenting, blended family matters, divorce and separation, and issues that come with ageing and geriatric concerns.

Nicky uses a mix of approaches chosen to match the person in front of her. That can mean focusing on emotions in the moment, looking at how relationships shape behaviour, or setting small solutions-focused steps to make life more manageable. She encourages people to try things between sessions and to review what helps.

People can expect an open, down-to-earth style that balances listening with practical feedback. Nicky is a BACP member and works with people across a range of common life difficulties. If you are thinking about starting therapy she invites you to take the first step.

How her approaches work well online

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how past relationship patterns affect present feelings and responses. It helps people understand why certain situations trigger strong reactions and supports rebuilding more secure connections with others.

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and following the client's lead. The counsellor offers acceptance and reflection so people can explore their own goals and make their own choices.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on recognising and shifting emotional reactions in close relationships. It is useful for people who want to change how they respond in intimate or family relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The counsellor will discuss options and decide collaboratively which methods fit a person's needs, goals and preferences rather than imposing a single route forward.

Online therapy can help fit counselling into everyday life by removing travel time and making scheduling easier. Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the biography does not list them. Many people find remote sessions easier to combine with work, appointments and caring responsibilities, or helpful when they prefer a quieter, shorter or camera-free check-in.