Gayle Nykerk-Jones, BACP
Neuro-affirmative integrative therapist for adults
- Neurodiversity expertise
- Grief and loss
- Anxiety and stress
About Gayle Nykerk-Jones
Gayle Nykerk-Jones is a neuro-affirmative, qualified integrative therapist who brings a decade of professional counselling experience to her practice in the United Kingdom. She holds the BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and is licensed to practise in the UK. Gayle has supported people facing depression, stress, anxiety, and the challenges of addiction, as well as those coping with grief, bereavement, and other forms of loss.
Her work also focuses on difficulties with focus, concentration, and memory, and she has specific experience supporting neurodivergent adults, including people with late-diagnosed Autism and ADHD. Gayle combines an integrative approach with neuro-affirming principles to tailor conversations and treatment plans to the individual needs of each client. She emphasizes respectful, sensitive, and compassionate care and adapts her methods to match what best serves the person in front of her.
Taking the step to seek change can be difficult, and Gayle frames therapy as a collaborative journey. She listens carefully, offers practical and emotional support, and helps guide clients toward more fulfilling, manageable ways of living while honouring their unique histories and strengths.
Her work also focuses on difficulties with focus, concentration, and memory, and she has specific experience supporting neurodivergent adults, including people with late-diagnosed Autism and ADHD. Gayle combines an integrative approach with neuro-affirming principles to tailor conversations and treatment plans to the individual needs of each client. She emphasizes respectful, sensitive, and compassionate care and adapts her methods to match what best serves the person in front of her.
Taking the step to seek change can be difficult, and Gayle frames therapy as a collaborative journey. She listens carefully, offers practical and emotional support, and helps guide clients toward more fulfilling, manageable ways of living while honouring their unique histories and strengths.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
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 Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Systemic Therapy
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 registered therapist?
Yes. She holds the BACP credential (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy). Registration details were not provided.
In which languages does Gayle Nykerk-Jones provide therapy?
Gayle provides therapy in English.
Where is Gayle Nykerk-Jones located?
She is based 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 cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. 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.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Gayle draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy to support people in different ways. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and it is often useful for anxiety, depression, and distress related to life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy explores relational patterns that stem from early connections and can help with relationship difficulties, intimacy-related issues, and long-standing trust concerns. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathic listening and creating a nonjudgmental space so clients can find their own solutions; it is helpful for people seeking a supportive environment to explore identity, self-esteem, and coping challenges.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Gayle, as a registered professional, works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts techniques as the work progresses.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can happen by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to access consistent support around work, caregiving, or mobility constraints. These options allow Gayle to deliver tailored, ongoing care while accommodating each client's schedule and communication style.
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