- Calm practical support
- 25 years experience
- Focus on recovery
About Nicholas
Nicholas Mistiades Dunn is a counsellor with 25 years of professional experience. He offers calm, practical support for people facing stress, anxiety, bereavement and major life changes. He aims to make the first step into therapy feel manageable and straightforward.
He helps people talk through relationship difficulties, family tensions and the strain of parenting. He also works with concerns such as addictions, self-esteem, eating issues, and the emotional effects of illness and caregiving. Coping with natural or human-caused disaster is listed among his areas of focus.
Nicholas creates an open, non-judgemental space where thoughts and feelings can be expressed. He encourages clear conversation and small, achievable steps that make daily life feel easier. Sessions are practical and rooted in what the person wants to change.
Across his career he has combined counselling, supervision and training work. That background helps him adapt conversations to different needs and situations. He describes his role as supportive and collaborative rather than directive.
Nicholas is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and holds NCPS. He conducts work from the United Kingdom and offers sessions in English. If you are unsure whether his approach matches your needs, there is a simple matching process to begin.
How evidence-based approaches shape online counselling
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on practical strategies and clear conversation. One common strand involves structured talking methods that help identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop new ways of coping. This kind of approach can be useful for anxiety, stress and mood challenges.Another helpful technique uses guided problem-solving and goal-setting. Sessions aim to break larger problems into manageable steps and to set realistic actions between meetings. This style suits people wanting straightforward tools to manage day-to-day difficulties and life changes.
Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to agree on goals and try different methods if needed. That shared planning helps match techniques to the person’s needs and preferences rather than relying on a single method.
If you are considering online therapy, please confirm the available session formats before booking as the biography does not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around busy lives, reduce travel time and allow quicker check-ins. It can also make it simpler to continue support after disruptive events, including coping with natural or human-caused disaster, by keeping contact consistent when routines are affected.
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Experience
25+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Nicholas commonly help with?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, relationship difficulties and coping with life changes. His broader focus includes addiction, self-esteem, eating concerns and the effects of chronic illness.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He offers an open, non-judgemental space and works collaboratively with clients. Conversations aim to be practical, focused on small steps and real-life changes.
How much experience does he have?
He has nearly 25 years of professional experience across counselling, supervision and training roles. That background informs a flexible, experienced approach to different problems.
What credentials and where is he based?
He is registered with BACP and holds NCPS. He is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.