Nigel Skinner

Nigel Skinner is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, low mood and feeling stuck. He offers a calm space to talk things through and focuses on practical steps you can use day to day. Nigel aims to help people feel steadier, more resilient and better able to move forward.

He brings a background in people management and psychology-based coaching that stretches back more than three decades. Nigel completed a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with honours and went on to gain a Master of Science in Counselling and Psychotherapy. He has been counselling in clinical settings for three years and has logged over 500 hours of supervised clinical counselling.

Nigel has worked with adults, high school students and university students as a Specialist Mental Health Mentor. That experience informs his practical, down-to-earth style. Sessions tend to focus on making sense of what is happening and finding realistic ways to cope and respond.

His methods include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centred approaches, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness and Motivational Interviewing. Nigel uses these methods to support people with issues such as body image, attachment concerns, caregiving stress and coping with life changes.

He is registered with BACP and NCPS, and practises in the United Kingdom. Sessions are conducted in English. Before booking, confirm the current session formats offered to make sure they match your needs.

How Nigel uses therapeutic approaches online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can support those struggling with anxiety, low mood and feeling stuck. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what a person says, so a person feels heard and can explore their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at thought patterns and behaviours and works on practical techniques to reduce anxiety and improve mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Nigel will discuss different methods and help decide what fits your goals and preferences. The process is collaborative, with regular check-ins to see what helps and what needs adjusting.

Session formats are not detailed in the original profile, so please confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy day, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make it simpler to practise mindfulness exercises and homework between sessions. Nigel will explain how he uses ACT, Client-Centred methods and CBT in remote sessions and adapt his approach to what suits you best.