Gayle Nykerk-Jones, BACP

Gayle Nykerk-Jones is a neuro-affirmative, qualified integrative therapist licensed to practice in the United Kingdom and holding registration with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, the UK professional body for counselling. With 10 years of counselling experience, she offers compassionate, tailored support for people navigating depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, grief and bereavement, and challenges with focus, concentration and memory.

She brings particular experience supporting neurodivergent adults, including those with late diagnosed autism and ADHD, and adapts her approach to meet each person where they are. Gayle combines evidence-informed methods with a client-centered attitude, shaping conversations and treatment plans to reflect the individual’s needs, values and goals.

Respect, sensitivity and empathy guide her work, and she aims to create a space where people feel heard and supported as they take steps toward more fulfilling, balanced lives. Gayle listens carefully, offers practical guidance and works collaboratively to help clients build skills for coping, connection and sustained wellbeing.

Therapeutic approaches and how online therapy supports them

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and develop practical skills to act in line with those values while managing difficult thoughts and feelings. It is often useful for anxiety, depression, stress and life transitions.

Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns of relating that developed in earlier relationships and how those patterns affect current connections and emotional responses. This approach can be helpful for relationship difficulties, attachment issues, grief and trauma-related concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey and will be explored collaboratively. Gayle works with clients to understand their goals, preferences and challenges, then blends methods to suit individual needs so therapy feels relevant and workable.

Online work offers flexible ways to engage with registered professionals and therapists. Video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to fit sessions around work, family and daily life, and allow people to continue care when in-person meetings are impractical. These options support continuity, accessibility and consistent progress toward therapy goals.