Nigel Skinner , BACP, NCPS

Nigel Skinner brings a blend of long-term leadership experience and focused clinical training to his counselling practice. After more than 35 years in people management and psychology-based coaching, he formalised his approach with a BSc Psychology (HONs) and an MSc Counselling & Psychotherapy, moving into clinical work informed by both practical experience and academic study.

He has been counselling in a clinical setting for over 3 years and has worked with adults, high school students and supported university students as a Specialist Mental Health Mentor. His clinical practice includes more than 500 hours of supervised clinical counselling, and he holds professional credentials listed as BACP and NCPS - credentials that indicate recognised training and membership of professional counselling bodies and adherence to professional standards.

Nigel specialises in helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem and coping with life changes. He also works with a wide range of related concerns such as attachment and abandonment issues, body image, communication and caregiver stress. His approach focuses on exploring what is happening for each person, finding clarity and developing practical steps to improve day-to-day functioning. Nigel aims to help people feel more grounded, build resilience and move forward with increased confidence and emotional stability.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Nigel draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns; CBT is practical and often used for anxiety, low mood and managing everyday stress. He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which focuses on accepting difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying values and taking committed actions that lead to a more meaningful life - ACT can be useful for issues like anxiety, avoidance and chronic stress. In addition, his client-centered work prioritises the individual’s experience, offering empathic listening and collaborative exploration to build self-understanding and emotional resilience.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Nigel works collaboratively with each person to explore what fits best for their needs, goals and preferences, adjusting methods over time to support progress. This means therapy is tailored rather than one-size-fits-all.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, reduce travel time and allow timely access to licensed professionals and therapists from home or other convenient locations.