Nigel Skinner
Practical, down-to-earth counselling for daily struggles
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About Nigel
Nigel Skinner supports people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, and major life changes. He offers a calm, non-judgemental space to talk and figure out what helps in everyday life. Nigel explains things plainly and works with each person at their own pace.
He combines talking therapy with practical techniques. Nigel uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, mindfulness and motivational interviewing to help people notice patterns and try new ways of coping.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on clear, manageable steps rather than complicated theory. Nigel has a Bachelor of Science in Psychology (Honours) and a Master of Science in Counselling and Psychotherapy. He has been counselling in clinical settings for three years and has completed over 500 hours of supervised clinical counselling.
Before moving into counselling he spent more than 35 years in people management and psychology-based coaching. His experience includes work with adults, high school students and university students as a Specialist Mental Health Mentor. Nigel aims to help people feel steadier, build resilience and make practical changes that fit their life.
The approach in sessions is collaborative. He listens first, then helps you identify small steps that can ease pressure and build confidence. If you are unsure what might help, Nigel will work with you to find the right starting point.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 3
- Registered with
- BACP, NCPS
- Registration number
- 412801, NCS24-03299
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Nigel's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Nigel works with
Everything Nigel lists, 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
Approaches Nigel lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
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How Nigel works online
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Nigel will talk with you about your goals and preferences and work out together which methods to try. Sessions can mix these approaches so the plan fits your needs rather than forcing a single model.
Confirm the current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it simpler to continue work when life is unpredictable. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists often adapt exercises, homework and pacing to suit remote sessions, helping you make steady progress from wherever you join.
Questions and answers
What concerns does Nigel help with?
Nigel works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem issues and coping with life changes. He also focuses on related areas such as attachment issues, body image and caregiver stress.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He takes a conversational, practical approach that combines listening with simple tools you can use between sessions. The work is collaborative and paced to your needs.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Nigel has three years of counselling experience in clinical settings and more than 500 hours of supervised clinical counselling.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds BACP and NCPS credentials and works in the United Kingdom as a counsellor and therapist.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can I work with him from outside the UK?
He is not currently taking international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Nigel?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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