Gayle Nykerk-Jones, BACP

Gayle Nykerk-Jones offers calm, straightforward support for people facing stress, anxiety, low mood and life changes. She is named up front so readers know who they will meet. Her approach aims to make conversations feel safe and practical from the first session.

She has ten years of counselling experience and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Gayle describes herself as neuro-affirmative and works with clients who struggle with depression, grief and bereavement, addictions, and difficulties with focus or concentration. She also supports people navigating ADHD and adult Autism concerns.

Sessions are shaped around each person. Gayle listens, helps clarify what matters most, and co-creates simple goals to try between meetings. Techniques come from several approaches so the work is tailored to the issue and the person rather than a single fixed method.

Her practice emphasises respect, sensitivity and compassion. Conversations are practical and down-to-earth, with attention to how thoughts, behaviours and relationships affect everyday life. Gayle aims to make changes feel manageable rather than overwhelming.

She also works with people facing relationship strain, intimacy-related issues, self-esteem problems and career stress. Additional focus areas include chronic illness and pain, caring roles, ageing concerns and grief linked to major losses. Gayle helps people find steadier footing and clearer next steps.

People can expect a steady, patient presence and help turning difficult moments into concrete plans for coping and moving forward.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Gayle commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centred Therapy in her online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without trying to fight them, and then choosing actions that align with what matters to you; it can help with anxiety, depression and coping with life transitions. Client-Centred Therapy emphasises an open, non-judgemental relationship where the counsellor follows the client's lead and helps them find their own solutions; it is useful for building self-esteem and working through difficult emotions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapy process. Gayle works collaboratively to identify what fits each person's needs, goals and preferences. She may combine elements from different approaches so the work stays practical and relevant to everyday life.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit varied schedules and needs. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can be useful when bandwidth is limited, live chat supports shorter check-ins and messaging works for people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit counselling into work, family life or medical appointments while keeping the focus on steady progress and clear next steps.