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Nicholas Mistiades Dunn

Therapist or counsellor · United Kingdom

Nicholas Mistiades Dunn

BACP, NCPS

Experienced counsellor for life transitions

  • 25 years' experience
  • Based in United Kingdom
  • Sessions online
  • Speaks English
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  • 25 years experience
  • Bereavement and loss
  • Stress and anxiety

About Nicholas

Nicholas Mistiades Dunn offers a practical, compassionate counselling style built on nearly 25 years of professional experience. He aims to make talking about difficult feelings straightforward and manageable. Nicholas creates space for people to share their thoughts and feelings without judgement, and he supports steady steps towards a more settled life.

He works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues and eating concerns are also within his focus. Nicholas has experience supporting people through bereavement and end-of-life matters as part of his broader practice.

Sessions are shaped around what each person needs in the moment. He listens first, then helps organise next steps and practical coping strategies. Conversations may cover communication, emotional regulation, boundaries, and ways to manage day-to-day pressures.

Nicholas also brings experience in areas such as ADHD, bipolar difficulties, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and cancer-related concerns. He can help parents, carers and individuals facing complex life transitions to clarify priorities and make coping plans.

People who choose to work with him can expect calm, direct support and a steady focus on useful change. He encourages realistic goals and regular review so progress is clear and manageable.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryVisually impairedWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

25+ years

Credentials

BACP · United Kingdom, NCPS · United Kingdom

Languages

English

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Evidence-based techniques are central to his approach. One commonly used method focuses on practical coping strategies and behavioural adjustments to reduce symptoms of anxiety and stress. This involves identifying unhelpful patterns and testing small changes in daily routines to see what helps.

Another frequent approach concentrates on processing grief and loss through supportive, paced conversations. It helps people name what they are feeling, find ways to remember and honour what they’ve lost, and build routines that support recovery from bereavement and end-of-life concerns.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk about what matters to the client, try techniques that match those goals, and adjust the plan over time. Clients are invited to give feedback so sessions stay useful and relevant.

Practical benefits of online therapy include easier fitting of sessions into busy lives and reduced travel time. Online work can make shorter check-ins simpler and allow conversations from wherever it is easier to be present. Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are available for scheduling.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns can Nicholas help with?

Nicholas works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief and loss, self-esteem and coping with life changes. His practice also covers trauma, addictions, intimacy issues and eating concerns.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He aims for an open, non-judgemental atmosphere where people can talk plainly about their feelings. Sessions focus on listening first, then practical steps and coping strategies.

How much experience does he have?

Nicholas has nearly 25 years of professional counselling, supervision and training experience working with a range of emotional and life challenges.

Which credentials does he hold and where is he based?

He is listed with BACP and NCPS and works from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with him?

He is not currently accepting international clients.

How are fees and payments handled?

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

How do I begin working with Nicholas?

Start by clicking the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to his availability.

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