BACP

Gayle Nykerk-Jones , BACP

Therapist in United Kingdom

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About Gayle

Gayle Nykerk-Jones is a neuro-affirmative, qualified integrative therapist who has practised in the United Kingdom for 10 years. She is registered with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and brings a compassionate, person-focused approach to her work. Gayle has supported people dealing with depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, grief and bereavement, and the practical challenges of loss. She also works with difficulties related to focus, concentration and memory, and has experience with neurodivergent presentations including late-diagnosed adult Autism and ADHD.

Her practice emphasizes respect, sensitivity and tailored care. Gayle adapts conversations and treatment plans to meet each individual’s needs, drawing on an integrative skill set to respond to relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy and parenting concerns, and a wide range of emotional and behavioral challenges. She frames the first step toward a more fulfilling life as an act of courage, offering listening, support and guidance as clients work toward their goals.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and learn practical ways to accept difficult feelings while taking steps toward a meaningful life. It is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and difficulties with motivation and focus.

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns formed in early relationships and how they shape current connections. It can be helpful for issues around intimacy, relationship difficulties, abandonment concerns, and attachment-related trauma.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a nonjudgmental, empathetic relationship in which the therapist follows the client's lead and supports their self-directed growth. This approach can suit people coping with grief, life changes, self-esteem challenges, and many emotional concerns.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Gayle works with clients to explore which methods resonate with their needs, goals and preferences, and adapts the therapeutic plan over time to fit what is most helpful.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video, phone, live chat or text-based messaging let people meet with licensed professionals from home or elsewhere. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and everyday life while maintaining continuity of care with a trusted therapist.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Gayle Nykerk-Jones have?

Gayle Nykerk-Jones has 10 years of professional counselling experience.

Is Gayle Nykerk-Jones a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the BACP credential, which stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and is licensed to work in the United Kingdom.

In which languages does Gayle Nykerk-Jones provide therapy?

Gayle provides therapy in English.

Where is Gayle Nykerk-Jones located?

Gayle is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Gayle Nykerk-Jones as my therapist?

You can work with Gayle through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Gayle Nykerk-Jones work with international clients?

Gayle Nykerk-Jones does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Gayle Nykerk-Jones cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsGriefDepressionADHD

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFatherhood issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapySystemic Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

See below

Languages

English

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