Counsellor profile
Nigel Jordan, NCPS
Counsellor - relationships and anxiety
See online counselling options- Attachment work
- Client centred
- CBT methods
About Nigel
Counsellor Nigel Jordan is a member of NCPS with 16 years' experience working in the United Kingdom. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression and grief. Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
Nigel draws on several established approaches. He uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. He also uses client-centred methods that focus on a person's experience in the room, and cognitive behavioural techniques to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours.
In sessions he talks through practical problems and the feelings behind them. He pays attention to relationship patterns, communication issues and how past losses or trauma can affect day-to-day life. He also works with concerns such as addiction, codependency, chronic illness and the stresses of caregiving.
Nigel aims to make sessions straightforward and focused. That can mean setting small goals, trying new ways of communicating, or practising coping strategies between meetings. He keeps language plain and prefers concrete steps over jargon.
People who come to him often want help with rebuilding trust, sorting relationship conflict, or getting a grip on anxiety and low mood. To start, he asks about what matters most to the person and what would feel different if things improved. From there he and the client agree how to proceed.
How his therapeutic approaches fit with online counselling
Nigel uses attachment-based work to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. This approach helps when people notice repeated problems in close relationships or when trust and connection are hard to maintain. Client-centred therapy is focused on the person's experience in the room; it involves listening, reflecting and helping the person make their own sense of things. Cognitive behavioural therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and is useful for managing anxiety, low mood and unhelpful routines.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Nigel will discuss what feels most relevant and adjust the way he works as you go. This is a collaborative process based on your needs, goals and preferences rather than a fixed plan from the start.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so check which options are available before you book. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, avoid travel time and allow a quicker check-in during a lunch break. They can also suit people who prefer not to use video, or who need a shorter, phone-based appointment. Confirm the exact formats offered when you arrange the first session.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression and grief, plus related issues such as addiction and caregiving stress.
Which therapeutic approaches does he use most often?
Nigel uses attachment-based therapy, client-centred therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy among other approaches. He draws on these to address relationship patterns and unhelpful thoughts.
How long has he been practising?
He has 16 years of experience working as a counsellor in clinical and private settings.
What are his credentials and where does he work?
He is registered with NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
International clients are accepted. Sessions are provided in English.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start with him?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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