Nigel Skinner , BACP, NCPS

Nigel Skinner brings a practical, empathetic approach to supporting mental health and emotional wellbeing. He frames therapy as a collaborative process focused on understanding what is happening in a person’s life, finding clarity, and developing practical steps that can improve day-to-day functioning and resilience. Nigel works with people experiencing stress, anxiety, low mood, trauma and abuse, anger, challenges with self-esteem, and difficulties coping with life changes, offering a calm, nonjudgmental presence as clients explore their concerns.

Nigel combines a long history of people management and psychology-based coaching with formal training in mental health. He holds a BSc in Psychology (Hons) and an MSc in Counselling and Psychotherapy, and he has completed over 500 hours of supervised clinical counselling. He has worked in clinical settings for more than three years and has experience supporting adults, high school students, and university students in a Specialist Mental Health Mentor role. Nigel also holds professional credentials BACP and NCPS, which indicate formal training and a commitment to recognised professional standards.

In sessions he focuses on practical strategies and building resilience so people feel more grounded and able to move forward. His aim is to help clients gain insight, develop coping skills, and approach life changes with greater confidence and stability.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Nigel uses evidence-informed approaches tailored to each person’s needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise - it is often helpful for anxiety, stress, and navigating life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce distress and improve coping with issues like low mood and anxiety. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, non-directive relationship where the therapist offers empathy and understanding to help clients explore their feelings and find their own solutions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Nigel collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their goals, preferences, and circumstances, and he adapts techniques as therapy progresses to ensure a good fit.

Online therapy with Nigel is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals without travel, support continuity of care during life transitions, and allow clients to choose the format that best supports their daily routines and therapeutic goals.