Nicholas Mistiades Dunn, BACP, NCPS

Nicholas Mistiades Dunn offers a straightforward, person-centred approach to counselling drawn from nearly 25 years of practice. He creates a calm space where people can talk through worries and life changes. His aim is to help clients feel understood and to find clearer ways forward.

He has long experience helping with stress, anxiety and relationship difficulties. He also supports people coping with grief and loss, self-esteem concerns, and challenges linked to addiction and trauma and abuse. He works with issues around intimacy, eating, parenting and anger, and addresses career and bipolar-related concerns when they come up.

Over his career he has also worked with less commonly raised issues such as abandonment, attachment and blended family matters. He has supported people facing chronic illness, cancer, caregiving strain and ageing concerns. Autism and Asperger syndrome, ADHD and communication problems are other areas he has met in practice.

Nicholas holds BACP and NCPS credentials, and brings those professional ties into his work. His style is practical and respectful. Sessions focus on what is helpful now and on skills people can use day to day.

Taking the first step can feel hard. Nicholas aims to make that step easier by offering steady support, clear discussion and collaborative planning. He encourages small changes that add up to better coping and more satisfying relationships.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Evidence-based techniques here focus on practical, relational work and skills people can use day to day. One common approach emphasises person-centred conversation where the counsellor listens closely, reflects what is said and helps the client name feelings and priorities. This method suits clients needing a calm place to sort out anxiety, grief or relationship worries.

Another useful strand involves skill-building and coping strategies. This includes identifying unhelpful patterns, practising breathing or grounding techniques, and trying small behavioural changes between sessions. People often use these tools to manage stress, mood swings or addictive urges.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about current needs, goals and preferences and together they will decide what to try. That collaborative process helps tailor sessions to each person rather than using a fixed formula.

Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time. Please confirm which session formats are available with the therapist before booking, as the biography does not specify formats. Many people find online work helps them keep continuity with care and practise skills between meetings.