About me
My name’s Jess, and I’m a psychotherapeutic counsellor in Bristol offering inclusive therapy for adults, young people, children and neurodivergent clients.
I’m a person-centred integrative counsellor. Simply put, this means I’m able to use different methods to best support you. I don’t analyse or diagnose; instead, I will work with you to understand what you need and how I can best help, at a pace that feels right for you.
My style of therapy is also trauma-informed and incorporates emotional exploration and Psychoeducation. I believe understanding what’s happening in our brains and bodies can be empowering, helping you make sense of your experiences and take what we discuss in sessions into everyday life.
I’m trained to work with adults, young people and children (aged 11+) and have a strong focus on, and am passionate about, working with neurodivergent clients. My practice is informed by specialised training and an in-depth understanding of how neurodivergence can impact mental health, relationships, identity, and daily life. I offer a neuro-affirming approach that centres understanding, collaboration, and education.
I also have extensive experience working with trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, burnout, relationship issues, ADHD, autism, sexuality, gender, and identity. I work both online and in person.
I have huge respect for all my clients and for people seeking therapy. I love my work, and I believe therapy doesn’t always have to be heavy, there can be lightness and even laughter alongside the hard work.
If you’re curious but don’t know if it’s the right fit, you’re very welcome to get in touch. I’m happy to answer questions or have an informal chat before booking anything in.
I am accepting new clients please get in touch for times.
Training, qualifications & experience
My Training is an important part of my work, and I continue to take regular CPD courses to support my growth as a therapist. I have completed a range of recognised counselling qualifications, including:
- Post-Qualifying Diploma in Counselling Children and Young People
- Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
- Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies
- Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills
- I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP).
- I have completed 114 hours of CPD training based upon the BACP competences for counselling children and young people under 18 years of age.
- I have additional CPD training to work effectively with neurodivergent clients, particularly those with ADHD and Autism.
- I have experience working as a schools counsellor, supporting children aged 11-16 with a variety of different issues
Further CPD Training Courses:
Safeguarding young people, Harmful sexual behaviours, Equality and diversity, Domestic abuse: Children and young people, Child exploitation, Raising awareness of child-on-child abuse, Child-on-child sexual violence and harassment.
I hold an up-to-date Enhanced DBS certificate, ensuring I can work safely and appropriately with children and adults.
I have experience supporting clients through many different challenges. These include, but aren’t limited to:
Neurodivergence, depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, self-harm, grief and loss, life transitions, identity, and sexual orientation, anger management, EBSA (emotionally based school avoidance) , Trauma.
Member organisations
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.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
I have experience supporting clients through many different challenges. These include, but aren’t limited to:
Neurodivergence, depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, self-harm, grief and loss, life transitions, identity gender and sexuality, anger management, EBSA (emotionally based school avoidance) , Trauma, anxiety in children.
Therapies offered
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Fees
£60.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
- Sessions are 50 minutes long.
- The standard fee is £60 per session.
- I also offer a small number of concession-rate sessions. If cost is a barrier for you, please get in touch and we can explore options together.
- I offer a free 15-minute phone call for you to ask any questions, share what you feel is useful, and decide whether you’d like to take the first step.
- I work both face-to-face and online, whichever feels most comfortable and convenient for you.
- I offer long term counselling and short term counselling. We can discuss your needs in more detail and decide on a plan.
- My practice location is on the first floor and is unfortunately not wheelchair accessible. The building is well connected with local bus routes and there is nearby local parking.
