Jennifer Taylor

You’re Coping. But At What Cost?

You might be coping… but it’s costing you more than you want to admit.

On the surface, things might still be working. You’re getting through the day, replying to messages, showing up for people, handling responsibilities. Maybe you’re even doing well by other people’s standards.

But underneath, something feels off. Harder. Less sustainable than it used to.

You might be exhausted in a way that rest does not seem to touch anymore.

Often, something in life has shifted.

This might be burnout, chronic illness, neurodivergence, difficult relationships, changes in health or capacity, or a growing sense that the life you have built no longer fits in the same way it once did.

But something in you is beginning to question what it is costing you to continue living this way.

We start from where you are.

My work is shaped by both professional experience and lived experience of disability and chronic illness. Because of this, I do not work from assumptions about what life “should” look like, but from the reality of how life actually is for you.

Together, we can begin to make sense of what has changed, understand patterns that keep repeating, rebuild trust in your own judgement, and explore ways of living and working that do not leave you constantly depleted.

I have particular experience working with people navigating long-term stress, disability, chronic illness, domestic abuse, and neurodivergence, especially where someone appears to be coping externally whilst struggling internally.

I offer a space where things can be explored honestly, without pressure or expectation to have everything figured out. From there, clarity tends to emerge in a way that feels real, rather than imposed.

Sessions are generally 60 minutes, although we arrange a time that is suitable for you. If 60 minutes feels too much, we can do 30 minutes. If 60 minutes does not feel enough, we can book 90 or 120 minutes. 

I work flexibly, which means we agree together whether you want to meet weekly, fortnightly, monthly or more frequently.

I offer sessions online, via telephone and in person in Lea, Preston and South Shore, Blackpool. 

A little about me

I'm Jenn, a person-centred counsellor and coach. I don't see therapy as a process of identifying what's wrong with someone and working out how to fix them. Our feelings and responses often make more sense when we consider what we've experienced, the relationships we've had and the circumstances we've been living in.

I also work with an awareness that not everyone has the same opportunities, choices or experiences of the world. Disability, chronic illness, neurodivergence, discrimination and wider social expectations can all shape our experiences, and I believe these deserve recognition within therapy.

I am a disabled practitioner, an ambulatory powerchair user with a chronic illness. I also enjoy music that is often far too heavy for most people, going to gigs when I can access them, and I am trying to grow my own fruit - emphasis on the trying. 

I have particular experience working with people navigating burnout, long-term stress, domestic abuse, disability, chronic illness, identity shifts and neurodivergence, especially where someone appears to be coping externally whilst struggling internally.

I offer a sliding scale of fees to help make therapy more financially accessible.

I recognise that people's financial circumstances vary and that affordability isn't always reflected in income alone. My sliding scale is intended to offer some flexibility, without asking you to disclose personal financial information or justify the fee you choose.

I also offer a free introductory conversation, giving us an opportunity to meet, discuss what you're looking for and explore whether working together feels right before you make any commitment.

You can find full details of my current fees on my website, or you're welcome to ask if you have any questions before booking.

www.jenntaylor.co.uk/pricing-and-faqs

You can access my open calendar via my website and find a time that is suitable for you for an initial chat with no expectations.

What working together might look like

You won't be expected to follow a programme, complete homework or work towards goals that someone else has decided are important.

Our sessions are an opportunity to explore what matters to you, whether that's something happening in your life now, experiences from your past, relationships, difficult feelings or things you're only just beginning to recognise.

I won't sit silently expecting you to do all the talking. I'll be engaged in our conversations, sharing reflections, asking questions and being open about what I'm understanding, while recognising that I might not always get it right.

You can disagree with me, ask questions or tell me if something isn't working. I see therapy as a relationship we're both involved in, rather than something being done to you.

Getting started

I offer person-centred counselling online and in person in Preston, with a sliding scale of fees.

I understand that reaching out to a therapist can feel daunting, particularly if you've had experiences of not being heard or understood.

You're welcome to ask questions before booking, including about accessibility, reasonable adjustments or what to expect from an introductory conversation.

There's no expectation to share intimate details of your life before we've even met, and no pressure to commit to working together.