Counsellor profile
Nigel Skinner, BACP, NCPS
Counsellor - Stress and Anxiety support
See online counselling options- ACT
- CBT
- Mindfulness
About Nigel
Counsellor Nigel Skinner is a member of BACP and NCPS with three years of clinical counselling experience. He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem and coping with life changes. Sessions are conducted in English in the United Kingdom.
Nigel draws on a background in people management and psychology based coaching. He holds a BSc Psychology (Hons) and an MSc in Counselling and Psychotherapy. He has provided counselling in a clinical setting for three years and has over 500 hours of supervised clinical counselling experience.
In sessions he focuses on what is happening now and on practical steps people can use day to day. He uses straightforward conversation to identify patterns of thinking and behaviour. He also works with feelings and the events that led to them, aiming to find clear, manageable ways forward.
Nigel uses a mix of approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Client-Centred methods and Mindfulness. Motivational Interviewing also informs his work when people want to change habits or make decisions. He adapts these methods to suit what each person brings to the room.
He has worked with adults, high school students and as a Specialist Mental Health Mentor for university students. That range means he is familiar with different life stages and the pressures they bring. People who contact him are invited to set practical goals and to review progress at regular points.
Therapy approaches and working online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and focus on what matters to them. It can be useful for anxiety, stress and for when people feel stuck. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions link together and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety and low mood.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Nigel will discuss different methods with the person and decide together what to try first. He will check progress and adjust the way he works based on the person's goals and preferences.
Session formats are not specified in the source profile, so please confirm the current options before booking. Online counselling can help fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find it easier to keep appointments when they can join from work or home and when sessions take less time to reach.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with most?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem and coping with life changes, along with a range of related issues such as attachment, body image and caregiver stress.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses straightforward, conversational counselling that focuses on practical steps and understanding patterns of thought and behaviour.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has three years of counselling in a clinical setting and more than 500 hours of supervised clinical counselling experience.
Which professional bodies is he listed with?
He is listed with BACP and NCPS as supplied in his profile.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.