Jess Harrison

If you’re on this site, you might be feeling anxiety, self doubt, overwhelm, grief, helplessness, loneliness to name a few. You don’t have to be alone in this. Online Counselling from your chosen safe space via video apps can really help. For some meeting in person feels right. I offer both. I’m in East Devon and Farnham Surrey.

Relationship issues, lonely, overwhelmed or depressed, struggling in general or because of specific events? Sometimes friends and family are unable to support you in the way you need. I have practises online, in East Devon and  in Farnham, Surrey. Walk and talks are available too.I offer professional, confidential, non-judgemental counselling for teens, adults and couples. 

I use an integrated approach which means I draw on a range of skills and theories to adapt counselling to your individual needs. I am passionate about the work I do because I know it helps you on the path back to being yourself.

There is nothing too big or too small to bring to counselling but I understand looking for a counsellor can be a daunting thought. For some, life may have been difficult for a great while and an impartial, professional listener can be a welcome step to change. It takes courage to make that first step so it is important that you find someone who you can trust. To this end I offer an initial, no obligation assessment  for us to explore your hopes or fears about counselling. Together we can discuss how I could work with you to get what you need.

You may feel stuck, have family issues, be battling depression, managing anxiety or just know that life could be better. Counselling helps make sense of the difficulties you are having. I am trained to work in varied techniques and whilst I won’t tell you how to live your life, I will work alongside you to make decisions and find an understanding of situations and yourself.

My work in schools with children and young people has informed my practise where relationships, both professionally and in the home, can become complex. Changes in life and relationships, anxiety, illness, low self esteem, depression, anger and stress are just some of the issues I have experience in. I can offer long, medium or short-term work to help you with your issues.

As a humanistic practitioner I never underestimate the capacity for growth; whether it is support in gaining new perspectives, changing behaviours or thoughts, or building self esteem and positive self image; our counselling relationship can help you to explore in a professional, safe and confidential setting .

My job is to facilitate your exploration and understanding to enable you to make the change you want to achieve.

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Initial assessment £60. Because it is so important for you to have the opportunity to choose the right counsellor for you, our first meeting differs from other sessions. I’ll be gathering as much information as possible to facilitate the best way forward. You will also be deciding if I’m the right fit for your needs. If my skills and experience aren’t meeting your needs, I can help you find the right services or practitioner. You don’t have to do this alone.

If we decide to work with each other my fee is £55 for a 50 minute session. 

Most of my Counselling is online so you can be in your safe space. I also see people in person in East Devon in my office or for walk and talks.

Monthly in person sessions or walk and talk sessions are available subject to arrangement. We can work to a time limit or long-term basis.

Most clients experience maximum benefit from weekly appointments, with you always remaining in control of how many sessions you choose to have.

Adults:     £55 per session
Couples:  £60

Children & Young People (14+ years old) :  £55 per session

Parental/Family consultation:  £60

Walk and Talk £60

Student counsellors, carers and supporters of others, at home or professionally, need support too. If this is you, or if you are a student, do get in touch.

I offer some subsidised daytime sessions, so if finance is preventing you from accessing counselling, do just ask.

I am training as a supervisor and am looking for supervisees.

I offer a free no obligation chat on the phone so you can decide if you feel comfortable with me and have any questions about how counselling could work for you.

I am Member of SWEC (counsellors in education)