Nico Novell

• Addictions
• Relationship problems
• Client-Centred approach

About Nico

Nico Novell helps people address addictions, LGBT-related concerns, relationship and family difficulties, and a wide range of emotional problems such as anxiety, depression and grief. He uses conversation to help people understand patterns that keep causing distress and to find more manageable ways of coping.

He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and has 20 years of professional experience. His work draws on client-centred and psychodynamic approaches to focus on the person in front of him and the history that shapes current problems.

In sessions he listens for recurring themes such as control issues, abandonment, or family of origin patterns. This helps identify how old ways of coping can cause trouble now, for example with intimacy, eating and body image, or substance use. He uses straightforward talk to make these patterns clearer so people can try different responses.

He also supports people facing life changes like divorce, career shifts, caregiving stress or a cancer diagnosis. Practical matters such as managing anger, improving communication, or coping with grief are discussed alongside the emotional material.

Sessions can be conducted in English, Spanish or Catalan. International clients are accepted. Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How his approaches work for online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person rather than a set technique; the counsellor listens closely, reflects what is said and helps people find their own solutions. It is often useful for concerns about relationships, self-esteem and stress because it centres the client's experience.

Psychodynamic Therapy looks at patterns that come from earlier relationships and experiences and how these affect current feelings and behaviour. It can help when people want to understand recurring problems such as control issues, abandonment fears or family of origin patterns.

Finding which approach fits best is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, and will adapt the way sessions are run in collaboration with the client.

Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to arrange regular appointments, fit counselling around work or family commitments, and reduce travel time. They also allow for shorter check-ins when needed, or for sessions that do not require video if that suits the client's circumstances.

Topics Nico lists

• Addictions
• LGBT
• Relationship issues
• Family conflicts
• Intimacy-related issues
• Stress and anxiety
• Trauma and abuse
• Grief
• Eating disorders
• Parenting issues
• Anger management
• Self-esteem
• Career difficulties
• Depression
• Coping with life changes
• Abandonment
• Body image
• Cancer
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Codependency
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Dissociation
• Divorce and separation
• Drug and alcohol addiction
• Eating and food-related issues
• Family of origin issues
• Family problems
• Forgiveness
• Gender dysphoria
• Guilt and shame
• HIV and AIDS
• Hoarding
• Infidelity
• Isolation and loneliness
• Jealousy
• Money and financial issues
• Polyamory and non-monogamous relationships
• Prejudice and discrimination
• Process addictions
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Sex addiction
• Sexual assault and abuse
• Sexuality

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Psychodynamic Therapy

Questions about Nico

Does he work with anxiety and depression?

Yes. He helps people manage anxiety and depression through conversational counselling that looks at patterns and practical coping strategies.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He uses Client-Centred Therapy and Psychodynamic Therapy, focusing on present concerns and the personal history behind them.

How much experience does he have?

He has 20 years of professional experience working with issues such as addictions, relationship difficulties and trauma.

Is he accredited and where does he practise?

He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises from the United Kingdom.

Does he work in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English, Spanish and Catalan.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm the current session formats with the service before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the biography.

How much do sessions cost?

Fees vary with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start working with him?

Use the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.