Nigel Skinner, BACP, NCPS

Nigel Skinner helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, and major life changes. He offers a calm, non-judgemental space where clients can talk through what is happening and find practical next steps. Nigel aims to help people feel steadier and more able to cope day to day.

Nigel brings a background in psychology and long experience managing people to his counselling work. He holds a BSc in Psychology (Hons) and an MSc in Counselling and Psychotherapy. He has worked in clinical counselling roles for three years and completed over 500 hours of supervised clinical counselling.

Sessions are focused on the person in front of him. Nigel listens closely, reflects what he hears, and helps clients set small, achievable goals. He uses a mix of well-known approaches to match the needs and preferences of each person.

His approach draws on acceptance and commitment ideas to help people notice difficult thoughts without getting stuck. Cognitive behavioural techniques are used to spot unhelpful thinking and try small behaviour changes. Client-centred and mindfulness methods are also part of his way of working, keeping the process grounded and practical.

Nigel has experience supporting adults and has worked with high school students and university students in mentoring roles. He is based in the United Kingdom and works in English. For people who want to begin, he asks them to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to availability.

How Nigel’s Approaches Work Online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without letting them take over. It focuses on what matters to the person and small actions that match their values, which can help with anxiety and low mood. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions and encourages practical experiments to change patterns that cause distress. Client-Centred Therapy puts the person’s experience at the centre and relies on careful listening and reflection to help someone find their own solutions.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Nigel works collaboratively to decide which methods fit a person’s goals and preferences. He will check in, adjust the plan as needed, and suggest techniques to try between sessions so progress can be noticed over time.

Online therapy with Nigel is offered via video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, giving flexibility for different days and routines. Video sessions let people work face to face from wherever they are, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and messaging supports shorter check-ins or ongoing reflection. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, study or caring commitments while keeping the focus on practical change and steady progress.