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Nigel Jordan

Nigel Jordan, NCPS

Counsellor - Anxiety and Relationship work

United Kingdom

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Credentials
NCPS
Registration
NCPS, United Kingdom / NCS21-00867
Experience
16 years
Languages
English
Location
United Kingdom
  • Anxiety and stress
  • Relationship difficulties
  • Attachment issues

About Nigel

Nigel Jordan is a counsellor registered with NCPS and has 16 years of clinical experience in the United Kingdom. He works with people who are facing stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression and grief. Nigel also lists additional focus areas such as attachment issues, adoption and foster care, chronic illness and caregiver stress.

Nigel's background includes long-term work in both clinical and private practice. He uses a mix of approaches rather than a single method. That means conversations can include practical exercises, reflection on past relationships, and attention to emotions in the present moment.

Sessions are conversational and practical. Nigel listens for patterns in relationships, for how anxiety shows up day to day, and for things that keep someone stuck. He may introduce strategies from cognitive behavioural work to try out between sessions and also use attachment-informed ideas to look at how early relationships shape current difficulties.

He describes his style as interactive and respectful, aiming to reduce blame while looking at real-life changes someone can make. Nigel also draws on elements of emotionally-focused and existential approaches when feelings about identity, meaning or close relationships are central.

People who come to Nigel often want straightforward help with coping skills, clearer communication in relationships, and a better handle on intense emotions. He accepts international clients and works in English. To book, the site asks users to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.

Approaches in online sessions and how they help

Nigel works with Attachment-Based Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in ways that suit a person's issues. Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships affect current patterns, helping people understand why they react strongly in close relationships. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy focuses on practical steps to change unhelpful thinking and behaviour, and can help reduce day-to-day anxiety and improve coping skills.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Nigel will discuss goals and preferences and try methods together to see what fits best. That collaborative process means approaches can shift as progress is made or as different problems come into view.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time so a session can fit around other commitments. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists often use a mix of talking, guided exercises and homework in online sessions to keep progress moving forward.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationVisually impairedWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

16+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Nigel address?

He works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression and grief, plus related issues such as attachment difficulties and caregiver stress.

What is Nigel's therapeutic style?

His style is interactive and practical, combining conversation with exercises and reflection to help people try new ways of coping and communicating.

How much experience does he have?

Nigel has 16 years of experience working in clinical and private practice settings across a range of emotional and relational issues.

What credential does he hold and where is he based?

He is registered with NCPS and works from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English and Nigel accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the current session options before booking.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to work with him?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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