Nika Bowens
London,UK
Summary
Integrative therapist with experience across NHS, third-sector, and school-based settings, working with adults and young people presenting with anxiety, depression, grief, emotional dysregulation, identity exploration, and the impact of trauma, displacement, and systemic marginalisation. Clinical work includes supporting clients with chronic health conditions, neurodivergence, relational difficulties, low self-esteem, and complex psychosocial stressors within culturally and socially diverse contexts. Works relationally using person-centred, psychodynamic, and CBT approaches within a trauma-informed and anti-oppressive framework, integrating formulation with collaborative, client-led interventions. Experienced in assessment, risk management, and the delivery of short- and longer-term therapy within ethically grounded, multidisciplinary services.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Psychological Therapist (Trainee Placement)
Bromley East ADAPT Service (Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust)
Bromley
2026.02 - 2026.03
- Provide therapy to adults experiencing complex PTSD, mood, and personality disorders within secondary care NHS services.
- Manage a caseload of 6 clients facing challenges related to complex trauma and emotional dysregulation.
- Conduct assessments, develop formulations, and deliver integrative interventions using person-centred psychodynamic and CBT approaches.
- Oversee clinical risk management, including suicidality and safeguarding concerns, in accordance with NHS protocols.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, adhering to service protocols including routine outcome monitoring.
Integrative Therapist (Trainee Placement)
Headstrong
London
2025.11 - Current
- Provide weekly online therapy sessions for 4 adult clients facing trauma, depression, anxiety, identity issues, and sociopolitical stressors.
- Conduct assessments and develop treatment formulations using person-centred, psychodynamic, and CBT approaches.
- Manage clinical risks including safeguarding and crisis situations according to organisational guidelines.
Psychological Therapist (Trainee Placement)
Place2Be
London
2025.09 - 2026.01
- Provided counselling support to children and young people facing anxiety, behavioural distress, emotional dysregulation, identity issues, and low self-esteem.
- Managed a weekly caseload of 3 clients through time-limited sessions utilising developmentally appropriate integrative interventions based on person-centred, psychodynamic, and CBT approaches.
- Operated within safeguarding frameworks to facilitate early intervention and contribute to multi-agency support for at-risk pupils.
Psychological Therapist (Trainee Placement)
Newham Talking Therapies
London
2025.05 - 2025.08
- Provided short-term therapy to adults experiencing mild to moderate anxiety and depression in NHS primary care.
- Conducted structured assessments and developed formulations to support client needs.
- Delivered person-centred and psychodynamic interventions in a time-limited framework.
Integrative Therapist (Trainee Placement)
ACN
London
2025.01 - 2025.08
- Provided low-cost, online therapy to adults presenting with complex and intersecting difficulties, including disability, chronic illness, trauma, and social marginalisation.
- Held an ongoing caseload of 6 clients, delivering integrative, trauma-informed interventions within a relational framework.
- Maintained ethical and reflective practice through supervision while working within a community-based service model.
Integrative Therapist (Trainee Placement)
LAPIS
London
2023.10 - 2025.07
- Provided in-person and online therapy sessions to adults experiencing chronic health conditions, disabilities, and complex mental health issues.
- Facilitated collaborative treatment plans and customised interventions within a person-centred and psychodynamic framework.
- Engaged in continuous therapeutic practice while participating in weekly clinical supervision and reflective sessions.
High School and University Counsellor
ACS International School Hillingdon
London
2019.08 - 2021.01
- Provided individual counselling to adolescents (ages 14–18) presenting with emotional, academic, and relational difficulties.
- Led safeguarding responses as deputy safeguarding lead, managing high-risk cases and coordinating multi-agency interventions with external services and local authorities.
- Developed care plans and delivered targeted interventions within a multidisciplinary student support team.
K–12 School Counsellor
American School of Douala
Douala
2017.07 - 2019.07
- Designed and delivered a whole-school counselling programme for students aged 5–18, including individual and group interventions focused on social-emotional development and academic functioning.
- Led safeguarding and crisis responses, including coordination with staff, families, and external agencies.
- Delivered guidance curriculum and staff training, and contributed to programme evaluation and service development.
Education
Doctor of Psychology - Counselling Psychology
University of Roehampton
London, UK 2023.09 - 2026.09
Master of Science - Counselling Psychology
University of Roehampton
London 2023.09 - 2024.09
Diploma of Higher Education - Psychology
University of Roehampton
London, UK 2023.09 - 2024.09
Master of Science - Psychology
University of Greenwich
London 2021.09 - 2023.04
Master of Education - School Counselling
New York Institute of Technology
New York City 2011.09 - 2014.08
Bachelor of Science - Communication
Northeastern University
Boston 2006.09 - 2010.10
Skills
Clinical Practice
- Integrative therapy (person-centred, psychodynamic, CBT)
- Assessment and formulation
- Risk assessment and safeguarding
- Short-term and open-ended therapy
- Trauma-informed and anti-oppressive practice
Client Groups
- Adults and adolescents
- Trauma and complex presentations
- Racialised and marginalised communities
- Neurodivergence and chronic health conditions
Systems & Practice Context
- NHS and third-sector services
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Remote and in-person therapy delivery
Digital Systems
- Iaptus
- Rio
- NVivo
- SPSS
- Qualtrics
References
References available upon request.
Affiliations
- Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
- Graduate Member of the British Psychological Society (GMBPsS)
- Graduate Student Member of the American Psychological Association (APA)
Timeline
Psychological Therapist (Trainee Placement)
Bromley East ADAPT Service (Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust)
2026.02 - 2026.03
Integrative Therapist (Trainee Placement)
Headstrong
2025.11 - Current
Psychological Therapist (Trainee Placement)
Place2Be
2025.09 - 2026.01
Psychological Therapist (Trainee Placement)
Newham Talking Therapies
2025.05 - 2025.08
Integrative Therapist (Trainee Placement)
ACN
2025.01 - 2025.08
Integrative Therapist (Trainee Placement)
LAPIS
2023.10 - 2025.07
Doctor of Psychology - Counselling Psychology
University of Roehampton
2023.09 - 2026.09
Master of Science - Counselling Psychology
University of Roehampton
2023.09 - 2024.09
Diploma of Higher Education - Psychology
University of Roehampton
2023.09 - 2024.09
Master of Science - Psychology
University of Greenwich
2021.09 - 2023.04
High School and University Counsellor
ACS International School Hillingdon
2019.08 - 2021.01
K–12 School Counsellor
American School of Douala
2017.07 - 2019.07
Master of Education - School Counselling
New York Institute of Technology
2011.09 - 2014.08
Bachelor of Science - Communication
Northeastern University
2006.09 - 2010.10