- Stress and anxiety
- ACT and CBT methods
- Values and direction
About Nigel
Nigel Skinner, BACP, NCPS, is a counsellor in the United Kingdom with three years of clinical counselling experience. He works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, low mood, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem problems and coping with major life changes. Nigel also focuses on concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, body image, and caregiver stress.
Nigel draws on a background in people management and psychology-based coaching that spans more than 35 years. He completed a BSc in Psychology (Hons) and went on to an MSc in Counselling and Psychotherapy. His clinical work includes over 500 hours of supervised counselling and roles supporting adults, high school students and university students as a Specialist Mental Health Mentor.
In sessions he uses a mix of practical approaches. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people spot unhelpful thinking and test new behaviours. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy supports noticing hard thoughts while focusing on chosen values. He also uses client-centred listening, mindfulness practices and motivational interviewing techniques when they fit the person’s needs.
Nigel aims to help people break down problems into manageable steps. Conversations focus on what is happening now and small practical actions to try between meetings. He offers straightforward explanations and checks in about what works for each person.
People looking for help with life direction or feeling stuck often find Nigel’s background in coaching useful. He helps unpack choices and practical barriers so people can make clearer decisions about work, relationships or health changes.
Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying what matters most to them. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood and the uncertainty that comes with life changes.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing small behavioural changes. It is practical and often used for stress, anxiety and anger by breaking issues into manageable steps.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss the options and together decide which combination of ACT, CBT or client-centred listening fits the person’s needs, goals and preferences. This collaborative process makes it easier to try methods and adjust them as progress is reviewed.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific delivery options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into everyday life by reducing travel, offering shorter check-ins when needed, or allowing telephone options when video is not possible. Registered or accredited professionals can help match session length and frequency to daily routines so therapy fits alongside work, study and family commitments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
Nigel works with stress, anxiety, low mood, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem and coping with life changes. He also supports people with issues like abandonment, attachment concerns and caregiver stress.
How would Nigel approach feeling stuck or directionless?
He uses practical conversations to clarify current problems and next steps. Sessions typically combine noticing thoughts, setting values-based goals and trying small experiments between meetings.
What is his professional background?
He has over 35 years in people management and psychology-based coaching, a BSc Psychology (Hons) and an MSc in Counselling and Psychotherapy, plus more than 500 hours of supervised clinical counselling.
Which professional registrations does he hold?
He is listed with BACP and NCPS as provided in his credentials. These are the exact registrations supplied.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.