Jennifer Pirtle
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About me
Life can sometimes feel overwhelming, leaving you disconnected from what truly matters. You might feel stuck—not in crisis, yet longing for something more. Or perhaps you're carrying the weight of past trauma(s), making it difficult to feel present, connected, or at ease.
No matter what’s weighing on you, there is a way forward. Therapy offers a space to pause, reflect, heal, and reconnect with yourself in a deeper way.
As a fully-qualified Integrative Psychotherapist (UKCP/BACP) and trained Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapist, I work beyond traditional talk therapy, using approaches alongside words to help you access the parts of yourself that hold pain, wisdom, and the key to healing.
Whether you’re navigating trauma(s), attachment difficulties, anxiety, depression, life transitions (such as relationship breakdown, bereavement/loss, or identity/expat issues), or something else entirely, our work together can create space for growth and change.
If you’re ready to explore what’s holding you back and take the next step toward a more fulfilling life, I’m here to help and support you.
My Approach
I take an integrative approach to therapy, drawing from Person-Centred, Psychodynamic, Existential, and Gestalt models to tailor therapy to your specific needs.
I’m also a qualified Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist, helping my clients explore and heal different parts of themselves—especially those carrying pain, self-doubt, or protective mechanisms. This work can foster greater self-awareness, emotional resilience, and a stronger sense of inner harmony.
Alongside talking therapy, I often incorporate creative and body-based practices such as mindfulness, breath work, visualisation, dream exploration, journaling, and imagery. These approaches can unlock deeper insights and shifts beyond what words alone can access.
I am LGBTQ+ friendly and neurodivergent-informed (ADHD/ASD).
Next Steps:
Finding the right therapist is important, so I offer a free 15-minute phone consultation. We can use this time to chat informally about what’s bringing you to therapy and whether we’d be a good fit. There’s no obligation—just a chance to explore what might work best for you.
You can book a call now via Calendly on my web site or email me to arrange a time.
A Bit About Me:
Originally from the US, I’ve lived in London for over 20 years and understand the unique challenges of navigating life transitions, identity shifts, and cultural adjustments.
My approach is open, direct, and underpinned by warmth and genuine care. I aim to create a space where you feel fully seen and heard—where even the parts of yourself you may have kept hidden, consciously or unconsciously, are welcome.
I’m a Full Clinical UKCP member and a Registered Member of BACP.
If this resonates with you, I’d love to connect and explore how we might work together.
Training, qualifications & experience
Accreditations, Education & Experience:
- UKCP, Full Clinical Member (UK Council for Psychotherapy), No. 2011182611
- BACP, Registered Member (British Association for Counselling and Therapy), No. 00970719
- Post-Graduate Diploma, Centre for Psychotherapy and Counselling Education, London.
- Foundation, Psychotherapy and Counselling, Regents College, London
- Masters Degree, Journalism, Columbia University School of Journalism, New York City
I also have clinical experience working with clients to support a wide range of emotional, psychological, and relational challenges in settings including:
- NHS Community Mental Health Team, Islington North
- Fresh Start Psychotherapy
- Headstrong Counselling,
- Maytree Suicide Respite Centre
- Choices Islington (supporting women and partners with unplanned pregnancies and new motherhood)
Trainings & Certifications:
Some of my ongoing continuing professional development trainings include:
- Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy Trainings (I am a qualified IFS Therapist).
- Unburdening the Exiles: Exploring the Healing Steps of IFS (Einat Bronstein).
- Mastering Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy for Trauma, Anxiety,
- Depression, Addiction & More (Frank Anderson)
- ADHD and Autism in the Therapy Room (Aspire Autism Consultancy)
- IFS and Polyvagal Theory: Healing Through Compassionate Connection (Alexis Rothman)
- Integrating IFS into the Transpersonal Integrative Approach (Ann Oldknow)
- Using the Sand Tray to Explore, Integrate and Transform (Catherine Bishop)
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) is a leading professional body for the education, training and regulation of psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. Its register is accredited by the government's Professional Standards Authority.
As part of its commitment to protect the public, it works to improve access to psychotherapy, to support and disseminate research, to improve standards and to respond effectively to complaints against its members.
UKCP standards cover the range of different psychotherapies. Registration is obtained by training or accrediting with one of its member organisations, or by holding a European Certificate in Psychotherapy. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
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Fees
£85.00 - £110.00
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
I have a sliding scale rate of £85-£110 per 50-minute weekly session (online or in-person). Clients are invited to select a rate that feels appropriate for them/their situation. Initial consultations are priced the same way.
I also allocate a number of reduced rate in-person sessions for trainee psychotherapists. Please enquire.
I offer a free 15-minute introductory phone call to discuss what's bringing you to therapy at this time, what you hope to gain from it, and any questions you may have about me, how I work, and the therapy process in general.
Please email me to arrange or book directly via my Calendly link: https://calendly.com/jenniferpirtle/15-min-introductory-call
You can also see my current availability for weekly sessions on my web site.
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I see clients online and in person in beautiful locations in Central London (Oxford Circus & London Bridge). Both are conveniently located a short walk from public transport.
