Jennifer Hughes
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This professional is currently not accepting new clients at this time.
This professional is currently not accepting new clients at this time.
About me
Hi, I’m Jen (she/her).
I’m a queer, neurodivergent (ADHD), feminist, and trauma-informed therapist offering a warm and laid-back space to explore whatever is going on for you. I am primarily based online; however, I do have access to a room for in-person sessions that is in central Houghton.
I mostly work with adults dealing with trauma, childhood/family issues, domestic abuse, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and people-pleasing. I help clients better understand how their brain works, process events/emotions, set healthier boundaries, and start putting themselves first.
I keep my counselling style pretty relaxed and down to earth. At my core, I’m person centered, which means I believe you know yourself best and allow you to take charge of the sessions. This may seem daunting at first, but it’s to help build confidence and assertiveness. My role is to create a space where you feel comfortable, supported, and able to explore what’s going on for you.
I like to focus on your strengths, like what’s already working well for you, whilst also giving you some tools when they could be useful. Sometimes that’s drawing from CBT to look at unhelpful thought patterns and ways to shift them, and sometimes it’s more about exploring how past experiences, or how relationships might be shaping things for you now.
Overall, I try to keep things informal and conversational. My goal is for therapy to feel like a safe, natural space where you don’t have to put on a front, and where we can work together to figure out what feels helpful for you.
Starting therapy can feel like a big step, but you don’t have to do it alone. If you feel we could be a good fit, I’d love to hear from you :)
I offer a free 15 minute phone or video call to see how we get along, as well as emailing or a live chat if you don't feel comfortable with a call. Sessions are 50 minutes long and are £50 each. I also offer an hour-and-a-half sessions at £75.
Training, qualifications & experience
- BA (Hons) in Counselling
- Suicide Awareness training
- Experience of working within the domestic abuse and recovery sectors.
Member organisations
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Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£50.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I offer a free 20 minute introduction call.
Sessions are 50 minutes long, and I currently have no spaces left for lower cost sessions at the moment.
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