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Nigel Skinner, BACP, NCPS
United Kingdom
Counsellor - Stress and Anxiety
See online therapy optionsAbout Nigel
Nigel Skinner is a counsellor in the United Kingdom with three years of clinical counselling experience and qualifications that include a BSc Psychology (Hons) and an MSc in Counselling & Psychotherapy. He works with people who are managing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem and major life changes. Nigel also focuses on abandonment, attachment issues, older adult concerns, autism and related challenges, body image, caregiver stress and a range of personality-related difficulties.
Nigel uses practical, skills-based work to spot unhelpful thoughts and habits. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness methods. Sessions aim to break problems into clear parts and find small, repeatable steps that change how someone feels day to day.
He brings a background in people management and psychology-based coaching spanning over 35 years. That led to formal study and a move into clinical counselling practice. Nigel has worked with adults and high school students and has supported university students as a Specialist Mental Health Mentor.
Nigel has completed over 500 hours of supervised clinical counselling. In sessions he focuses on practical coping skills, clearer thinking patterns and ways to manage strong emotions. He helps people set straightforward goals and test different ways of responding to stressful situations.
People who choose him can expect direct, organised sessions that balance talking with practical exercises and mindful techniques. He encourages people to try approaches in daily life and to review what helps most.
How Nigel uses structured approaches online
Nigel commonly blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in straightforward ways. CBT helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and test different behaviours to reduce anxiety or low mood. ACT focuses on clarifying values and committing to small actions that fit those values, useful for people struggling with avoidance or feeling stuck.He also uses client-centred and mindfulness tools to slow down intense reactions and build simple moment-to-moment awareness. The aim is practical: spot a pattern, try an alternative response, and see what changes in daily life. Choosing which approaches to use is collaborative. Nigel will work with the person to decide what feels most useful based on their goals and preferences, and he reviews progress as part of ongoing sessions.
Session formats are not specified in the source biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around busy days, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when helpful. It can also let people use quieter surroundings, avoid camera use if they prefer, or schedule sessions in a break between commitments. Registered or accredited professionals such as Nigel can adapt exercises and homework to suit remote sessions and weekly life.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with most often?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem and coping with life changes, plus related issues such as attachment and body image.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
His style is practical and structured, using short exercises, thought review and behavioural steps drawn from CBT, ACT and mindfulness.
What is his professional background?
He has a BSc Psychology (Hons), an MSc Counselling & Psychotherapy, and over 35 years in people management and coaching before clinical counselling.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is listed with BACP and NCPS and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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