Nigel Mckeown

• Stress and anxiety
• Client-Centred methods
• CBT and psychodynamic

About Nigel

Nigel Mckeown works with people on stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, self-esteem and coping with life changes, using a blend of client-centred, psychodynamic and cognitive behavioural ideas. He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has four years of professional experience.

Nigel prefers practical, conversational work. He helps people talk through difficult feelings and practical problems. Sessions focus on understanding patterns in thinking and relationships, and on finding small changes that can make daily life easier.

He combines person-centred listening with psychodynamic ways of thinking about past relationships and attachment. He also uses cognitive behavioural techniques to look at thoughts and behaviours that keep problems going.

Nigel aims to work with each person as an individual. He adapts his approach to the issues presented and the pace the client wants. This might mean focusing on immediate coping strategies in one period, and on longer-term patterns in another.

People come to him for many concerns, including addiction, parenting and fatherhood issues, body image, attachment difficulties, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, career and work stress, and grief. He also works with LGBT issues, adoption and foster care matters, and difficulties after separation and divorce.

Sessions are practical and grounded. Nigel encourages clear goals and regular review so progress can be tracked. To start, he asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.

How his therapeutic approaches work in online sessions

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns of relating. It helps with trust, attachment issues and problems in close relationships by exploring those patterns in conversation.

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and the person's own perspective. The counsellor follows the client's concerns and supports them to find their own solutions, which suits people wanting a reflective, person-led approach.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) examines how thoughts affect feelings and actions and introduces practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, mood and sleep-related problems.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. Nigel will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful, and then adjust methods as the work progresses in a collaborative way.

Practical benefits of online sessions include making it easier to fit counselling into a busy week and reducing travel time. If you need clarification about which session formats are available, confirm the options before booking. Many people find remote sessions useful for shorter check-ins, calmer scheduling around work, and keeping momentum between meetings.

Topics Nigel lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Grief
• Self-esteem
• Coping with life changes
• Addictions
• LGBT
• Family conflicts
• Trauma and abuse
• Intimacy-related issues
• Sleeping disorders
• Parenting issues
• Anger management
• Career difficulties
• Depression
• Coaching
• Compassion fatigue
• Adoption and foster care
• Attachment issues
• Avoidant personality
• Body image
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Commitment issues
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
• Dependent personality
• Divorce and separation
• Eating and food-related issues
• Family problems
• Fatherhood issues
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Impulsivity
• Infidelity
• Isolation and loneliness
• Jealousy
• Life purpose
• Men's issues
• Midlife crisis
• Money and financial issues
• Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Prejudice and discrimination
• Process addictions
• Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
• Self-harm
• Sexual dysfunction
• Sexuality
• Workplace issues
• Young adult issues

Ways of working

• Attachment-Based Therapy
• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Mindfulness Therapy
• Psychodynamic Therapy
• Solution-Focused Therapy
• Trauma-Focused Therapy

Questions about Nigel

Does he work with anxiety and depression?

Yes. He helps people manage anxiety and depression through talking work and practical strategies.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He uses client-centred counselling alongside psychodynamic ideas and cognitive behavioural techniques.

What experience does he have?

He has four years of professional work experience in the UK.

Is he professionally registered and where is he based?

He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works in the United Kingdom.

Can I have sessions in another language or from abroad?

Sessions are offered in English and he does not take clients outside the United Kingdom.

What formats are offered for sessions?

Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I get started with him?

Select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.