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Nigel Skinner, BACP, NCPS

Online sessions across the UK 3+ years in practice

Nigel Skinner supports people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem and big life changes.

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About Nigel

Nigel Skinner supports people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem and big life changes. He aims to help people feel steadier, more able to cope and clearer about next steps. Nigel uses straightforward conversation and practical techniques to help with day-to-day struggles.

Nigel brings a background in psychology and people management to his counselling. He completed a Bachelor of Science in Psychology (Hons) and a Master of Science in Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Background and approach

He also holds BACP and NCPS credentials as supplied in his biography. He has been counselling in a clinical setting for three years and has accumulated over 500 hours of supervised clinical counselling. His earlier career included more than 35 years in people management and psychology-based coaching, which shaped his practical approach.

Nigel works collaboratively, listening first to understand what matters most to each person. He blends gentle exploration with goal-focused steps so people can try small changes between sessions. Sessions aim to tackle specific problems while also building long-term coping skills.

People come to Nigel for help with issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, caregiver stress, body image, communication problems, dissociation and challenges linked to ageing. He also supports people affected by neurodiversity and personality-related difficulties. His practice is aimed at adults seeking clearer thinking and steadier moods.

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Registration

BodyRegistration numberExpires
BACP 412801 February 2026
NCPS NCS24-03299 July 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

What Nigel works with

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Approaches Nigel lists

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Online support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts without getting stuck in them and encourages action that matches personal values; it is often used for anxiety, low mood and life changes. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening with empathy and following the person's lead so they feel understood and can make their own choices. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns.

Choosing the best approach is part of therapy and happens together. Nigel will discuss what feels most useful, try methods that fit the person's aims, and adjust the plan as progress is made. The work is collaborative and paced to the individual's needs and preferences.

Online sessions use video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to make counselling flexible. Video is useful for deeper conversation and visual cues, phone can be better when bandwidth is limited, and messaging works for shorter check-ins or people who prefer written communication. These options help people fit counselling around work, study or caring duties and make it easier to keep continuity between sessions.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems can Nigel help with?

Nigel supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem and coping with life changes, plus related concerns such as attachment issues, caregiver stress, body image and communication problems.

How would he work with me in therapy?

He uses a collaborative style that mixes listening with practical techniques. Sessions often include exploring patterns, setting small goals and practising new ways of coping between meetings.

What is his professional background?

Nigel has a BSc Psychology (Hons) and an MSc Counselling and Psychotherapy, plus more than 35 years in people management and psychology-based coaching before moving into clinical counselling.

What credentials and region are listed for Nigel?

The supplied credentials are BACP and NCPS and his practice is located in the United Kingdom as stated in his biography.

In which languages can sessions be held?

Sessions are offered in English according to the provided information.

Which session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging so people can choose the format that fits their routine.

How is cost handled for sessions?

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

How do I begin working with him?

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