Jess Luby
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This professional is available for new clients.
About me
Life brings a variety of challenges, from managing family relationships and career transitions to dealing with addiction, grief, trauma, or loss.
Therapy offers a supportive environment where you can openly explore your emotions and experiences in a space that is compassionate and free of judgment.
My Approach
Empathy, respect, and collaboration form the foundation of my practice. I see you as the expert in your own life and aim to support you in harnessing your strengths and developing effective coping strategies, providing a warm and understanding space for you to explore your thoughts and emotions without judgment.
In our sessions, I will invite you to pause, explore and gain perspective on your challenges, allowing space to process them more objectively. Together, we wil explore how your body, mind, and emotions interact, building a deeper understanding of their connection. This journey involves learning to understand and navigate your feelings and anxieties with compassion. Reflect on your lived experiences—your workplace, home life, family dynamics, and how you engage with the world and those around you. We'll explore how unmet needs, anxieties, and fears might be holding you back and look at alternative ways of relating to yourself and others around you. This work will be done collaboratively and inclusively. This journey of self-discovery isn't an easy one, but you will always feel witnessed and supported.
My integrative approach means I tailor therapy sessions to your unique needs, incorporating techniques from Humanistic, Psychodynamic, and Cognitive Behavioural therapies. This versatility ensures that the support you receive is customized and evolves as we work together to address your specific situation.
I also work with teenagers who are finding it hard to manage intense emotions or mood swings; struggling with low confidence, social anxiety, challenges at home or school where it feels tough to fit in or be understood. I provide support to help young people feel heard, be treated as an equal—whether it’s dealing with exams, navigating friendships, or managing family dynamics. I have experience working with Neurodiversity and ADHD.
What’s the next step?
If you choose to proceed, you can reach out to schedule an initial consultation. This informal session will give us an opportunity to discuss what you hope to achieve through counselling and provide you with an overview of my approach.
Training, qualifications & experience
I have an advanced diploma in Integrative Counselling and a PG Dip in working creatively with children. I am an Integrative Counsellor (PG Dip, Accredited Member NCPS) trained in various tools and theoretical frameworks that are tailored according to your wants and needs.
- I have previously trained and worked in bereavement counselling with St Michaels Hospice
I have training and experience in addiction counselling, working with Change Grow Live, a substance misuse service.
I currently work and trained with Place2Be, the largest young people's mental health charity, where I work with primary and secondary age groups in schools and in charities using art therapy, creative tools, sand tray therapy and play therapy.- I have received specialist training on working with trauma.
I have a Non-Violent Communication (NVC) Level one in Compassionate Parenting, and explore the unmet needs beneath our thoughts and feelings.
I am an accredited member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) which means I work within their ethical principles and guidelines, working with integrity and accountability.- I am 12-Step informed
I am Eco-Anxiety/Grief informed, holding space for both young people and adults.
I’m certified in working online
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£50.00 - £60.00
Free initial telephone session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Prices start from £50 for daytime slots during the week and £60 for evening and weekend slots.
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