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Nigel Skinner, BACP, NCPS

Nigel Skinner offers help for stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes.

About Nigel

Nigel Skinner offers help for stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. He aims to give people a calm space to talk, feel heard, and work out small practical steps that help day to day. Nigel writes plainly and listens, then helps clients build tools to feel steadier and more capable over time.

Nigel brings three years of clinical counselling experience. He also has a long background in people management and psychology-based coaching, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with Honours and a Master of Science in Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Background and approach

He has completed over 500 hours of supervised clinical counselling and has worked with adults and high school students, plus acted as a Specialist Mental Health Mentor to university students. In session Nigel uses a mix of approaches to suit each person.

He draws from cognitive behavioural techniques to look at thinking and behaviour patterns, acceptance and commitment ideas to help with values and action, and client-centred ways of listening that keep the focus on the person in front of him. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing also inform how he supports motivation and self-awareness. Sessions are conversational and practical.

People can expect to set clear goals, try manageable exercises between sessions, and review progress together. Nigel focuses on small, realistic changes that add up over time. He is based in the United Kingdom and holds BACP and NCPS credentials.

Sessions are offered in English and are arranged through an online matching and scheduling process.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	412801	February 2026
NCPS	NCS24-03299	July 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

Cost Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Nigel lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse
Anger management
Self esteem
Coping with life changes
Abandonment
Aging and geriatric issues
Antisocial personality
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Avoidant personality
Blended family issues
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dependent personality
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Eating and food-related issues
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Money and financial issues
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Phobias
Post-traumatic stress
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexuality
Smoking / vaping cessation
Social anxiety and phobia
Traumatic brain injury
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Ways of working Nigel names

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How Nigel’s approaches work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people focus on what matters to them and take small steps towards those values even when feelings are difficult. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and feeling stuck. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviours keep problems going and uses practical exercises to change them. It is useful for anxiety, low mood, and many everyday difficulties.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Nigel will listen to your goals, discuss different options, and try approaches that fit your needs and preferences. Together you can adapt methods as progress is made and discover what helps most in your life.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video calls let you see and hear each other for fuller conversation. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit into a work break. Live chat and messaging suit shorter check-ins or when typing feels easier. These options make it simpler to schedule regular sessions and to keep therapy going despite busy routines or travel.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems can Nigel help with?

Nigel works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. He also focuses on issues such as attachment, body image, caregiver stress, and dissociation.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He uses a conversational, practical style that combines listening with small exercises. Sessions aim to clarify problems, set goals, and try manageable steps between meetings.

What is his background and experience?

Nigel has three years of clinical counselling experience and over 35 years in people management and psychology-based coaching. He has completed more than 500 hours of supervised clinical counselling.

What credentials does he hold and where is he based?

He holds BACP and NCPS credentials and practices in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported and can he see international clients?

Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

Sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and circumstances.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with your location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start working with him?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.