- ACT
- CBT
- Mindfulness
About Nigel
Nigel Skinner is a counsellor registered with BACP and NCPS and has three years of clinical counselling experience in the United Kingdom. He supports people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem and coping with life changes. Nigel also lists blended family issues among his focus areas and can help with related concerns such as communication and commitment tensions.
He keeps sessions straightforward and practical. Conversations look at what feels difficult right now. He helps people name the patterns that get in the way and tries out small changes that fit into daily life. Work can involve short experiments, thought tracking, or talking through how choices affect relationships.
Nigel trained with a BSc in Psychology (Hons) and an MSc in Counselling and Psychotherapy. Before counselling he spent over 35 years in people management and psychology-based coaching, and he has logged more than 500 hours of supervised clinical counselling. That background informs both practical problem-solving and attention to emotions.
Therapeutic methods he commonly uses include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Client-Centred approaches. Sessions may bring in mindfulness exercises and motivational interviewing techniques to support steady progress.
Sessions are conducted in English and Nigel does not take international clients. He uses a subscription model for sessions that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session via the See online therapy options button.
How Nigel uses different approaches online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without being ruled by them. It helps people clarify values and take small actions that match those values, which can be useful for stress, anxiety and life changes.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours link together. Sessions often include practical exercises like tracking unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of responding to difficult situations.
Client-Centred work prioritises the person's own perspective and pace. It involves careful listening and helping people make sense of their experiences so they can choose what to try next.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Nigel will discuss different methods and decide together which fits best with each person's goals and preferences. That collaborative process means the plan can change as progress is made.
Session formats should be confirmed before booking as specific options are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with Nigel after completing the matching questionnaire to confirm which online session types are available and suit your circumstances.
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?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem and coping with life changes. Blended family issues are listed among his focus areas.
What is his style in sessions?
His approach is practical and down-to-earth. He helps people identify unhelpful patterns and try small, manageable changes.
What experience does he bring?
He has three years of clinical counselling experience, over 500 hours of supervised counselling, and more than 35 years in people management and coaching.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is listed with BACP and NCPS and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.