Nigel Skinner

• Stress and anxiety
• Trauma and abuse
• Self esteem

About Nigel

Nigel Skinner works with people who are managing stress, anxiety, low mood, trauma and abuse, anger, and self‑esteem issues. He says he helps clients find clarity and practical steps to improve day‑to‑day life. Nigel is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). He has three years' experience counselling in a clinical setting.

Nigel uses a straightforward, talk‑based style rooted in psychological study and coaching work. He draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Client‑Centered Therapy, mindfulness and Motivational Interviewing to shape sessions. Conversations focus on what is happening now and on simple, achievable actions between meetings.

Before training as a counsellor he worked for over 35 years in people management and psychology‑based coaching. He completed a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with honours and then an MSc in Counselling & Psychotherapy. These qualifications underpin his practical approach to emotional and behavioural concerns.

He has worked with adults and with high school students, and has acted as a Specialist Mental Health Mentor for university students. Nigel has logged over 500 hours of supervised clinical counselling work, and continues to build on that clinical experience.

Sessions are conversational and goal‑oriented, with attention to coping and resilience. Clients can expect a mix of reflection, practical exercises and discussion about small changes that may make everyday life easier.

Therapeutic approaches for online counselling

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is about noticing thoughts and feelings without getting ruled by them, and choosing actions that match personal values; it can help when stress, anxiety or low mood make daily life feel limited. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behaviour that keep problems going and introduces practical exercises to change unhelpful habits; it is often used for anxiety and stress. Client‑Centered Therapy focuses on a respectful, non‑directive conversation where the counsellor listens and reflects to help the client make their own sense of things.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Nigel will discuss goals, preferences and what helps during the first meetings, and will suggest ways of working together based on those conversations. This is a collaborative process and plans can be adjusted as needed.

Confirm the current session options before booking because the biography does not list specific formats. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions around work, study or caring commitments, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check‑ins when needed. It can also allow sessions without being on camera if someone prefers audio only. Registered and accredited professionals often use online appointments to maintain continuity of care and practical access to therapy.

Topics Nigel lists

• Stress and 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 and 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 addictions
• Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Sexual assault and abuse
• Sexuality
• Quitting smoking or vaping
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Traumatic brain injury
• Women's issues
• Workplace issues
• Young adult issues

Ways of working

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Mindfulness Therapy
• Motivational Interviewing
• Psychodynamic Therapy
• Solution-Focused Therapy
• Trauma-Focused Therapy

Questions about Nigel

Does he work with anxiety?

Yes. He supports people who are experiencing anxiety and teaches practical skills to manage symptoms and reduce avoidance.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He uses a mix of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Client‑Centered Therapy, mindfulness and Motivational Interviewing in sessions.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has three years of counselling in a clinical setting and over 500 hours of supervised clinical counselling.

Is he registered with any professional bodies?

He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS).

What language are sessions in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time; sessions are provided in the United Kingdom.

How much do sessions cost?

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

How do I start a first session?

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