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Nicholas Mistiades Dunn

Therapist

Nicholas Mistiades Dunn

BACP, NCPS

United Kingdom · 25+ years of experience

Experienced counsellor for complex life challenges

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  • 25 years' experience
  • Focus on practical coping
  • Works in English

About Nicholas

Nicholas Mistiades Dunn is a counsellor with almost 25 years of professional experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief and loss. He aims to make the first steps toward change feel manageable and supported.

He creates an open, non-judgemental space where clients can talk about difficult thoughts and feelings. Sessions focus on understanding what is happening now and finding practical ways to cope. The work is collaborative and paced to each person’s needs.

Over a long career he has helped people facing a wide range of challenges. These include self-esteem, coping with life changes, addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related matters, eating concerns and anger. He has also offered support around ADHD, bipolar issues and compassion fatigue.

Nicholas has worked with additional issues such as adoption and foster care, attachment and abandonment worries, autism and Asperger syndrome, blended family difficulties and caregiver stress. He also supports people managing chronic illness, cancer-related concerns and co-morbidity of health and mental-health issues.

He holds BACP and NCPS credentials, and works from the United Kingdom. Sessions are conducted in English. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

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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

United Kingdom, United Kingdom

Languages

English

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How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Many clients benefit from evidence-based techniques that focus on present problems and practical coping. One approach involves learning concrete strategies to manage anxiety and stress, such as breathing exercises, activity planning and step-by-step problem solving. These techniques are useful when immediate symptoms are a main concern.

Another common approach concentrates on relationships and attachment. This work looks at patterns in how people connect and communicate, and tries simple ways to change interactions and build trust. It can help with intimacy-related worries, blended-family strains and communication problems.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals and preferences, try methods that fit the situation, and adjust the work as progress is made. Collaboration helps find what feels most useful.

If you are considering online therapy, please confirm current session options before booking as formats are not specified here. Many people find remote sessions easier to fit into a busy life, allow quicker check-ins during the working day, and remove travel time. Others prefer in-person or blended arrangements; the therapist will discuss what suits each person’s circumstances and routine.

Step 4

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he help with?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief and loss, and many other concerns such as addiction, trauma, eating issues and anger.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He offers an open, non-judgemental space and works collaboratively to identify practical coping strategies tailored to each person.

How much experience does he have?

He brings nearly 25 years of counselling, supervision and training experience to his work with clients.

What credentials does he hold and where is he based?

He holds BACP and NCPS credentials and practises from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with him?

He is not accepting international clients at this time.

How does pricing work 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 him?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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