Jenna Clark

About me

Thank you for taking the time to look at my profile. 

I hope to answer any questions you may have about counselling and myself.

I am Person Centered- so this means that my approach is Non Directive. It is all about you as a whole person. I am not an expert of individuals worlds but what I aim to do is provide a therapeutic setting, for you to explore the reasons that have brought you into therapy.

You have taken the first step by looking for a therapist.

About me:

I initially started off working as a support worker for women who were experiencing abuse- this was ten years ago. I worked with the women on a one to one and group work setting. I spent the next ten years specialising in Domestic Abuse and the impact that this has on people. Through my time in Domestic Abuse, I worked with Men, Women and Children.

For me, there is one fluid thread in people who have had adverse experiences in life- and that is that we need to explore how this has left us feeling, what impact it may of had and allowing our self the time to do this. This is when therapy can be key.

As I trained as a therapist, I worked with adult clients on a voluntary basis- I then moved my career onto work within Human Trafficking and Exploitation, I have worked closely with PTSD, Bereavement, Anxiety, loss and so on.

I believe in people and have watched people recover from some awful experiences that life has thrown at them. Being part of a journey, where acceptance takes place, is a true gift and this is why I work hard as a therapist, to ensure that I provide you with the right environment, so that you are able to process 'you' and look for the acceptance and resolve that you need.

How I work:

I am Person Centered and believe in the theory of personality and how it wants to evolve and move forward. It is the experiences that we have, that can block us as humans and lead us into turmoil- where we question life and who we are as people.

I can offer you acceptance, a listening ear and a helping hand. I am not directive but I am very in tune with congruence and how a person presents. What I mean by this, is I will work with everything in the room- all of you as a person. I won't only be guided by what you say but how you as a whole responds to this. Therapy can be a long difficult journey for some and for me I am very authentic to the whole process.

"People are just as wonderful as sunsets if you let them be.  When I look at  a sunset, I don't find myself saying soften the orange a bit on the right hand corner.  I don't try to control a sunset.  I watch with awe as it unfolds".

                                                     Carl Rogers

Anxiety/Depression- I have worked very closely within these areas- I could really write a lot about this but if this is the reason that has brought you into therapy, it may be worth calling me.

Teenagers (18 plus)- a lot of my work over the years has been with teenagers. I believe that a therapeutic environment can be overwhelming for some, especially young people. With this, I will take the therapy outside- where we will walk together and the conditions of therapy will still be available but the intensity will not be as overwhelming. If this interests you then please contact me for further details.

Who I work with and where:

I have worked with a whole host of matters in my career. I see an individual and for me people do not fit into boxes- we will assess together, whether I can provide what it is that you are looking for.

I have bases in Botley in Southampton and also happy to work in the City Center and Portsmouth- I am happy to travel and see clients at their own address, if this is suitable. I believe that therapy in a comfortable environment, helps the process.