About me
Hello, I’m Jessica - a qualified Humanistic Integrative Counsellor and accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT). Thank you so much for visiting my profile and seeing if I may be a good fit for you.
I know how overwhelming it can feel to look for a therapist. I’ve been there myself, and I understand how important it is to find someone you feel safe with. My approach is grounded in empathy, warmth, and genuine connection. I aim to create a calm, supportive space where you feel seen, understood, and not alone with whatever you’re carrying.
What matters most to me is the relationship we build together. I work in a way that is empathic and validating, tuning in deeply so you feel truly understood. I bring warmth and a human presence, meeting you where you are without judgement. I stay present with you, even when things feel painful or confusing, and I adapt to your needs rather than expecting you to fit a certain model. I’m reflective and thoughtful in how I work, and I offer a steady, calming presence when life feels overwhelming.
I offer a flexible, client‑led approach, which means we go at your pace and focus on what feels most important to you. Everyone comes to therapy with different experiences and needs, so I tailor our sessions to suit you as an individual. My work is informed by evidence‑based practice and NICE guidelines, but I keep things simple and easy to understand.
You might be dealing with anxiety, low mood, stress, burnout, relationship difficulties, or a general sense that something isn’t right. Whatever you’re facing, we can explore it together. Therapy can help you understand your thoughts and feelings, reconnect with yourself, and find ways forward that feel right for you.
If you prefer a more structured approach, we can use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to focus on a specific issue. CBT can help you understand unhelpful patterns and make practical, meaningful changes in your day‑to‑day life.
You don’t need to know exactly what you want from therapy. In our first session, we’ll talk about what’s been going on for you and decide together what approach might help. My role is to support you - not to expect you to have everything figured out.
Modern life can be demanding, and therapy offers a space to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with what matters to you. It’s a place where you don’t have to hold everything together.
If you’re thinking about starting therapy, reaching out is a brave step. If you’d like to talk things through or ask any questions, feel free to get in touch. I’m here to help you explore whether this feels like the right fit.
Training, qualifications & experience
I offer open-ended therapy, meaning the number of sessions is flexible and tailored to your individual needs. However, if you prefer a more structured approach, we can agree on a set number of sessions with regular reviews to reflect on your progress and how you're finding the process.
In our work together, we’ll explore effective ways to manage emotions, support your personal growth, and enhance your overall sense of wellbeing. My experience includes working with a wide range of concerns such as stress, anxiety, low mood, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, body image issues, low self-esteem, workplace difficulties, identity challenges, OCD, attachment difficulties, PTSD, phobias, social anxiety, relationship struggles, and bullying. Whatever you’re facing, you’re welcome to bring it into the space, every part of you is accepted here!
My approach is integrative, grounded in both humanistic, psychodynamic and cognitive principles. I draw from a range of models including Person-Centred Therapy, CBT, Gestalt, Transactional Analysis, Object Relations, and Attachment Theory. This allows me to adapt the therapy to suit your unique experiences and goals, offering a personalised and flexible way of working together.
Training and qualifications
- Post-graduate Diploma in High Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy - Royal Holloway University (2022-2023)
- Advanced Diploma in Humanistic Integrative Counselling - CPPD Counselling school (2019-2020)
- Diploma in Humanistic Integrative Counselling - CPPD Counselling school (2018-2019)
- NCFE Level 3 Award in Counselling Skills and Theory - Kingston College (2016)
- BSc (Hons) Psychology - University of Southampton (2012-2015)
I am a registered member of the BACP and accredited member of the BABCP. I ensure I work within their ethical guidelines and follow their professional standards for good practice. As part of this ethical way of working I regularly attend sessions to continue my learning so I can offer the best service to my clients.
Continued professional development (CPD)
- Safeguarding adults
- Safeguarding children
- CBT for chronic loneliness
- Culturally adapting Cognitive Therapy for complicated PTSD
- Introduction to psychiatric drugs
- Working with clients remotely
- Neuroscience, attachment and therapeutic alliance
- Time-limited counselling
- Working with children & young people; mental health, working with parents & creative work
- Managing loneliness
- Working with transitioning in the workplace
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 BABCP is the lead organisation for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in the UK. Membership is open to anyone with an interest in the practice, theory or development of CBT. BABCP also provides accreditation for CBT therapists. BABCP accredited members adhere to the Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics in the Practice of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies, and are willing to be scrutinised in this adherence as required.
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
Sleeping difficulties
Therapies offered
Fees
£65.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I offer a free 15 minute consultation to answer any questions you may have before you commit to your first session of therapy.
When I work
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Further information
If this feels right for you please do get in touch via phone, text or email. Please note that you may not be able to get through to me via phone if I’m working, feel free to leave a message and I will get back to you.
We can arrange a free 15 minute phone consultation to discuss what is bringing you to therapy, giving you the opportunity to ask questions and get to know each other better without obligation.
We can then arrange our first session where we will meet using Zoom. I offer short term or open-ended therapy, so we may work together for a few weeks, months, or years, depending on your preferences and needs.
We will have regular reviews to ensure you are getting what you need from our sessions.
