Jessica Blair

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About me

About me...
I am a warm, compassionate, and client-centred counsellor with over 500 clinical hours supporting adults through emotional and psychological difficulties. I offer a safe, non-judgemental space where clients can explore their experiences openly and at their own pace.

My approach is collaborative and relational. I believe therapy is a journey unique to each person, and I see myself as walking alongside you with empathy, curiosity, and support as you navigate life’s challenges and move towards greater self-understanding and healing.

I also have a particular interest in maternal mental health and supporting women through the emotional transitions of motherhood. This includes pregnancy, postnatal depression, identity changes, burnout, relationship shifts, anxiety, and feelings of isolation or loss of self that can arise during the parenting journey.

I understand that reaching out for therapy can feel daunting, especially during periods of emotional vulnerability. My aim is to provide a therapeutic relationship where you feel heard, supported, and accepted without judgement.

I work in a gentle, supportive, and reflective way, helping clients develop insight, emotional resilience, and a stronger connection with themselves.

I hold an Advanced Diploma in Humanistic Integrative Counselling. I am a member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy and work in accordance with their ethical framework and best practice guidance.

I work with those navigating some of the following ares:

Grief

Anxiety

Depression

Shame

Relationships

Trauma

Fertility / Baby loss

Parenthood
 
 
Counselling for Adolescents (Ages 16–18)
I provide professional counselling for adolescents and young people aged 16–18, offering a safe, confidential, and supportive space to talk about the challenges that can arise during the teenage years. As an adolescent counsellor, I work with young people experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, stress, exam pressure, school or college difficulties, family issues, relationship challenges, identity concerns, and emotional wellbeing difficulties.

Adolescence can be a time of significant change, and having the right support can make a real difference. Through counselling, young people can explore their thoughts and feelings, develop healthy coping strategies, build resilience, improve self-confidence, and gain a greater understanding of themselves.

I offer a warm, non-judgemental approach tailored to each individual, helping adolescents navigate life's challenges and support their mental health and emotional wellbeing. Whether you are seeking counselling for anxiety, low mood, confidence issues, or simply need someone to talk to, I provide a space where you can feel heard, understood, and supported.

Areas I can help with include:

Anxiety and stress
Depression and low mood
Self-esteem and confidence
School, college, and exam pressure
Friendship and relationship difficulties
Family challenges
Identity and personal development
Emotional regulation
Life transitions and change
Mental health and emotional wellbeing

Training, qualifications & experience

As a qualified counsellor, I have extensive training and experience supporting adults and young people (aged 16–18) with a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges.

I offer a warm, professional, and compassionate approach, creating a safe space where you can feel heard, understood, and supported to make meaningful changes in your life.

I treat clients on an individual basis and tailor my approach to your specific needs. 

Member organisations

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

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

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Therapies offered

Fees

£70.00 - £80.00

Concessions offered for

  • Low income
  • Students
  • Trainee counsellors

Additional information

I am able to offer a simple fee structure, this can discussed prior to our sessions. Payments are to be made before each session takes place. 

When I work

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Early morning
Morning
Early afternoon
Late afternoon
Evening

London, Greater London, NW7

Type of session

In person
Online

Types of client

Young people (13-17)
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)

Key details

DBS check

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Online platforms

FaceTime
Zoom
Microsoft Teams
Jessica Blair
Jessica Blair