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Nikki Dunne

Nikki Dunne

BACP

United Kingdom

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Calm, person-focused support for anxiety

  • Client-centred approach
  • BACP credential
  • Works with anxiety

About Nikki

Nikki Dunne is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety and panic attacks. She also supports those coping with depression, trauma and relationship concerns. Her approach treats each person as the expert on their own life and aims to build on existing strengths to find practical ways forward.

Nikki offers a calm, non-judgemental space for people to talk through what feels hard. She encourages honest, straightforward conversation and listens for the things that matter most to each person. Sessions focus on small, manageable steps that fit into daily life rather than on one-size-fits-all solutions.

With three years of professional experience, Nikki has worked with a range of issues such as grief, parenting stress, anger and self-esteem. She also pays attention to attachment concerns, dissociation and family of origin problems when they come up in conversation. Her practice is informed by Client-Centred Therapy, which keeps the person's perspective central to the work.

The first meetings are used to get to know a person's situation and goals, and to agree on how to move forward. Nikki supports people who want to reduce intense anxiety, understand triggers for panic, or rebuild a sense of control after traumatic events. She helps people find practical coping strategies and clearer ways of understanding themselves.

Her style is collaborative and steady. People who prefer to be heard, valued and guided toward workable changes may find her approach helpful.

How client-centred work translates to online therapy

Nikki's main approach, Client-Centred Therapy, focuses on listening closely and following each person's lead. This method is about building understanding through empathic listening and helping people find their own solutions, which can be useful for anxiety, panic and relationship concerns.

She emphasises a collaborative process where goals and the pace of work are agreed together. The therapist will help you figure out which methods feel most useful, and will adjust the way sessions run based on your needs and preferences.

Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy week and removing travel time so appointments can be easier to schedule. Online work can also allow for shorter check-ins if that suits your routine, or sessions without video if that helps reduce pressure. Because the biography does not state which session formats are used, please confirm current options with the service before booking.

Finding the right fit often takes a few meetings, and registered or accredited professionals can discuss how to shape the work so it suits your goals and day-to-day life.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Family conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressDissociationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Nikki help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety and panic attacks, along with depression, trauma, relationship strain and related concerns.

How would she describe her therapeutic style?

Nikki uses a client-centred style that focuses on listening and following the person's priorities while working towards practical steps.

What is her professional background?

She has three years of professional experience working with a broad range of emotional and life challenges.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is registered with BACP and practices in the United Kingdom.

Are sessions available in other languages or countries?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

What session formats are offered?

The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.

How is cost handled for sessions?

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

How do I begin working with her?

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