About Nika
Nika Bowens is a UK-based counsellor who draws on eight years of professional experience. She supports people through anxiety, stress, depression and other hard moments. Her approach is steady and person-centred, aimed at helping each person make practical changes that fit their life.
Nika works with people facing trauma, grief, relationship strain and challenges around intimacy. She also supports those managing addictions, bipolar symptoms, sleep or eating difficulties, and the ongoing effects of chronic illness.
Background and approach
LGBT concerns and issues linked to cultural transition are among the areas she commonly addresses. Her way of working is collaborative and paced to the individual. Nika uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice what matters to them and take small actions.
She also draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and emotionally focused ideas to look at patterns of thought and feeling that keep problems stuck. In sessions she offers a calm, curious presence and aims to make space for each person’s story without judgement. She pays attention to attachment patterns and how early relationships influence current difficulties.
Neurodivergent clients and those with complex life histories are met with practical strategies and clear explanation. People start by completing a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the usual process. Fees vary with location and therapist availability and are billed through a cancellable subscription.
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What Nika works with
Everything Nika lists, in their own terms. LGBT is the reason Nika is listed here; the rest shows what else Nika works with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Nika lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to clarify their values and take small, meaningful steps even when feelings are difficult. It is often used for anxiety, low mood and problems with motivation. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviours that keep problems going and then testing new, manageable ways of responding. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression and sleep or eating concerns. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) looks at patterns in emotions and interaction, helping people better understand and shift the ways they attach and respond in important relationships.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Nika will discuss options with each person and decide together which methods fit the person’s goals, needs and preferences. That collaborative process means the plan can change as work progresses.
Practical benefits of online therapy often include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy life, and fewer travel commitments. Some people prefer shorter check-in meetings while others choose longer sessions for deeper work. The exact session formats supported by this counsellor are not listed here, so confirm current online options before booking. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists can offer effective support through remote work when the approach and timing suit the person.
Questions people ask about Nika
What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
Nika supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship issues. She also works with concerns such as addiction, trauma, self-esteem, parenting strain and LGBT-related matters.
What is her style of therapy like?
Her style is person-centred and collaborative. She combines acceptance-based work with cognitive and emotionally focused tools to help people make practical changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience working with a wide range of difficulties, including neurodivergence and chronic health issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP, and practices from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are accepted; please consider any local regulations that may apply where you live.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions are billed via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with this counsellor?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. You can then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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