Gayle Nykerk-Jones, BACP

Gayle Nykerk-Jones is a neuro-affirmative, qualified integrative therapist with ten years of professional counselling experience, licensed to practice in the United Kingdom and accredited by the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She has worked with people facing depression, stress and anxiety, challenges with addictions, and those coping with grief, bereavement and loss. Her practice also includes support for concentration and memory concerns, and she has experience with neurodivergent presentations such as late-diagnosed adult autism and ADHD.

Gayle draws on an integrative toolkit to tailor conversations and treatment plans to each person’s individual needs, combining evidence-informed techniques with a neuro-affirming stance that respects varied ways of thinking and being. She values sensitivity, respect and compassion in the therapeutic relationship, and aims to create a space where clients can explore difficult feelings, build coping strategies and work toward more fulfilling daily life.

Recognizing that seeking help takes courage, Gayle offers steady listening, practical guidance and collaborative problem solving to support people through life transitions, relationship difficulties, trauma and a wide range of emotional and behavioural concerns. She meets clients where they are and adapts her approach to the goals and preferences of each person.

Therapeutic approaches and flexible online care

Gayle often works with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - ACT - which helps people clarify their values, accept difficult thoughts and feelings, and commit to actions that create a more meaningful life. This approach can be useful for anxiety, depression and persistent unhelpful patterns where avoidance has become a problem.

Attachment-Based Therapy is another core influence in her practice. It focuses on how early relationships shape expectations and behaviour in close relationships, which can be helpful for those dealing with relationship difficulties, abandonment-related concerns or attachment issues.

Gayle also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, offering an empathetic, nonjudgmental therapeutic stance that prioritises the client’s perspective and supports self-directed growth. Together these approaches allow a flexible, person-focused way of working that can be adapted to different problems and life stages.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Gayle works collaboratively with clients and with registered professionals when needed to identify the best fit based on the client’s needs, goals and preferences.

Online therapy with Gayle is designed for accessibility and convenience. Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, allowing people to engage from home or elsewhere, arrange appointments around work or caregiving responsibilities, and maintain continuity of care during life changes.