- ACT
- CBT
- Mindfulness
About Nigel
Nigel Skinner is a counsellor registered with BACP and NCPS with three years of clinical counselling experience in the United Kingdom. He works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem and major life changes. Nigel uses practical conversation and structured techniques to help people make small, steady changes in daily life.
He draws on a background in people management and psychology-based coaching that spans more than three decades. Nigel completed a BSc in Psychology (Hons) and an MSc in Counselling and Psychotherapy, and has carried out over 500 hours of supervised clinical counselling.
In sessions he combines client-centred listening with active methods from cognitive behavioural approaches and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. He also uses mindfulness skills and motivational interviewing to help people spot patterns and try different ways of responding. Sessions aim to identify what gets in the way of calmer reactions and build practical steps to change those responses.
Nigel has experience working with adults in clinical settings, high school students, and university students as a Specialist Mental Health Mentor. He frames therapy as a collaborative process where clear goals and small experiments guide progress. Practical tools, reflection and short-term planning are common elements of his work.
He encourages people who are weary of repeated outbursts or simmering resentment to bring concrete examples to sessions. That practical focus helps turn difficult feelings into workable actions and clearer decisions about everyday relationships and routines.
Approaches used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing unhelpful thoughts and choosing actions that matter more than the thoughts themselves. It is often used for anxiety, anger and stuck patterns where people want different results.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful reactions. It can help with repeated outbursts, rumination and managing stress in daily life.
Client-Centred Therapy puts the person’s perspective at the centre of sessions. It involves listening, reflection and building a clearer sense of what someone values and wants to change.
Nigel treats finding the right approach as a joint task. He will discuss goals, try methods that suit the person’s pace, and adjust techniques based on what helps most. That means trying small experiments and choosing steps that fit the client’s aims.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking, as the profile does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people use mindfulness exercises and worksheets between meetings to keep progress going.
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 supports adults with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style?
He combines client-centred listening with active techniques, using practical tools and short-term planning to address everyday problems.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has three years of clinical counselling experience and over 500 hours of supervised counselling practice.
Which professional registrations does he hold?
He is listed with BACP and NCPS as supplied in his profile and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him in other languages or from abroad?
Sessions are offered in English and he does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.