Nika Bowens, BACP
Compassionate UK therapist for life transitions
- Stress and anxiety support
- Neurodiversity aware therapy
- International and multicultural clients
About Nika Bowens
Nika Bowens is a UK-based therapist with eight years of professional experience supporting people through complex and challenging life moments. She has worked with those navigating anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, and significant life transitions, and she brings specific experience supporting neurodivergent clients, including people with ADHD and autism. Her practice also includes work with individuals managing chronic health conditions and clients from multicultural, expatriate, and international backgrounds, informed by her own lived experience across cultures.
Nika views therapy as a gentle, collaborative exploration where a client’s pace and personal story are respected. She attends to thoughts, feelings, and behavioral patterns from both past and present without judgment, helping clients identify what may be maintaining difficulties and where change might begin. She aims to cultivate trust and to offer curiosity, care, and practical support as clients build clarity, self-understanding, and meaningful shifts in their lives.
Reaching out for support is recognized as an important step, and Nika treats that step as evidence of resilience. She holds the BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and works with clients toward change in a steady, non-judgemental way.
Nika views therapy as a gentle, collaborative exploration where a client’s pace and personal story are respected. She attends to thoughts, feelings, and behavioral patterns from both past and present without judgment, helping clients identify what may be maintaining difficulties and where change might begin. She aims to cultivate trust and to offer curiosity, care, and practical support as clients build clarity, self-understanding, and meaningful shifts in their lives.
Reaching out for support is recognized as an important step, and Nika treats that step as evidence of resilience. She holds the BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and works with clients toward change in a steady, non-judgemental way.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Nika Bowens have?
Nika Bowens has eight years of professional experience working with individuals facing a range of mental health and life challenges.
Is Nika Bowens a registered therapist?
Yes. Nika holds the BACP credential, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
In which languages does Nika Bowens provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Nika Bowens located?
Nika is based in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Nika Bowens as my therapist?
Clients can work with Nika through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Nika Bowens work with international clients?
Yes, Nika works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Nika Bowens cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, often called ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being driven by them and focuses on clarifying personal values and taking committed action toward a meaningful life. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape current patterns in relationships and emotional responses, helping clients understand and shift connection styles and repair relational difficulties. This approach can be helpful for intimacy issues, attachment concerns, grief, and relationship challenges.
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, non-directive stance in which the therapist offers empathy and genuine presence so clients can explore their experience and find their own solutions. This way of working supports increased self-understanding, self-esteem, and personal growth across many issues.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Nika collaborates with clients to identify which methods suit their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting over time as therapy progresses.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, to maintain continuity when travel or relocation occurs, and to access registered professionals from different locations.