Nigel Skinner, BACP, NCPS

Nigel Skinner is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem and life changes. He supports those affected by trauma and abuse and helps people who feel stuck or uncertain about next steps. Nigel aims to make conversations straightforward and useful so clients can feel steadier 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 (Honours) and an MSc in Counselling and Psychotherapy. He also holds BACP and NCPS credentials and has more than 500 hours of supervised clinical counselling practice.

Nigel uses practical, down-to-earth methods in sessions. He and the client look at what is happening now, talk through options, and try small changes that can be put into practice between meetings. Techniques include cognitive behavioural approaches, mindfulness skills, and acceptance work to help people manage difficult thoughts and feelings.

He has worked with adults and with high school students, and has experience as a Specialist Mental Health Mentor to university students. That experience informs a flexible, supportive style that balances listening with practical steps.

Nigel is based in the United Kingdom and works in English. Before booking, readers should confirm current session formats and scheduling details through the site’s Start Therapy process.

Therapeutic approaches and online working together

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and take action in line with what matters to them. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood and coping with big life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and offers practical tools to change patterns that make problems worse. It often helps with stress, anxiety and anger. Client-Centred Therapy places the person at the heart of the work and relies on listening, empathy and respect to help someone find their own solutions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss these methods with each person and decide together what seems helpful. That choice is based on the client’s goals, day-to-day needs and preferences, and it can change as therapy moves forward.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into everyday life, such as shorter check-ins during a busy day, avoiding travel time, or using a quieter space that reduces interruptions. Many people find it easier to maintain regular contact this way, and therapists often adapt techniques so they work well in remote sessions.