Gayle Nykerk-Jones , BACP

Gayle Nykerk-Jones is a neuro-affirmative, qualified integrative therapist licensed to practice in the United Kingdom with 10 years of professional counselling experience. She combines a range of therapeutic methods to suit each person she works with, drawing on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to address a variety of needs.

Her practice has supported people experiencing depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, grief and bereavement, and loss, as well as difficulties with focus, concentration, and memory. Gayle also has experience working with neurodivergent issues, including late-diagnosed adult Autism and ADHD, and offers sensitive, informed care for those navigating these challenges. She works with relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting and caregiver stress, and many other emotional and practical struggles listed in her specialties.

Gayle holds the BACP credential, which stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and she approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She tailors dialogue and treatment plans to meet unique needs and preferences. Taking the first step toward a more fulfilling and balanced life can be difficult, and Gayle positions herself to listen, support, and guide people through that process.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and build practical habits that align with those values. It is often used for anxiety, stress, depression, and patterns that feel stuck by encouraging mindful acceptance and committed action.

Attachment-Based Therapy examines how early relationships shape current patterns in close relationships and work to create more secure connections. It can be particularly helpful for people dealing with abandonment, attachment issues, relationship challenges, and trauma-related relational patterns.

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on providing a nonjudgmental, empathetic environment where clients lead the pace and content of sessions. This approach supports self-exploration, self-esteem, and coping with life changes by prioritizing the person’s experience and choices.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Gayle collaborates with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time to reflect progress and changing priorities.

Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging offer flexibility for people balancing work, family, or mobility needs. These formats make it easier to attend sessions from home or elsewhere, allow for different modes of communication to suit personal comfort, and can support consistent access to licensed professionals and therapists despite geographic limitations.