Jessica Phippard
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About me
As an experienced Pluralistic Counsellor, I bring warmth, personality, and a grounded approach to my work with adults and young people aged 14+. I'm interested in your experience in this world and sessions with me encompass a thoughtful mix of curiosity, compassion, and respectful challenge. I strive to create a mindful, professional, and sensitive space for every individual I meet, no matter the duration of our contact.
Being a pluralistic counsellor means that I am trained in a variety of counselling modalities. This enables me to provide a personalised approach to each client which may adapt as therapy progresses and flows in new directions. My specialties lie in neurodivergence (ADHD, autism), attachment, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationships and parenting.
Whether you are struggling to feel understood by those around you or are struggling to understand others in your romantic or familial relationships, I am here to support you in exploring and identifying the dynamics at play. Together, we’ll develop a supportive relationship that helps you build confidence, establish clear boundaries, and create deeper connections with others.
P.S I have ADHD myself, and appreciate the unique difficulties that living with the condition brings! I am passionate about helping clients and their loved ones understand neurodivergence on a deeper, more inclusive and compassionate level.
Counselling/Psychotherapy (Adults)
Many people come to counselling to work through specific challenges, while others seek a deeper understanding of themselves— by exploring their internal identity and through relation to others. You may feel that your life is generally fine, yet still have a desire to change certain aspects that bring discomfort or distress. In a warm, non-judgemental space, I will listen attentively, helping you uncover the underlying meanings behind your thoughts and emotions, while gently reflecting on your patterns and choices to support your personal growth.
We go at your own pace and whether you’re dealing with anxiety, loneliness, confusion, anger, low self-esteem, depression, embarrassing problems or neurodivergence-specific challenges, I’m here to help you gain insight and support you in managing these experiences. I may also offer coping strategies and regulation tools where appropriate to resource you outside of sessions. However, my ultimate goal is for you to feel understood and less overwhelmed, knowing you’re not facing these challenges alone.
Counselling for Young People (14+)
Having worked as a Wellbeing Coach and Behaviour Mentor prior to counselling, I have extensive experience of working with adolescents with a wealth of presenting difficulties such as:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Self-Harm
- Anger
- Low confidence
- School avoidance
- Challenging behaviour
- Low motivation
- Trauma
- ADHD
- Autism
Going to see a counsellor can often come with mixed emotions for a young person, especially if their parent/teacher/supportive other has suggested they attend. Feeling like a problem, anxiety around having a counsellor picked for them and worrying about what counselling actually is can cause apprehension or resistance.
It is important that the young person has their own motivation to engage in counselling and we will establish this early on in the process. Generally, a first session will involve both parent and young person to facilitate a gentle introduction and create a focus for our work together.
My aim is to provide an inclusive and non-judgemental environment for your teen to explore their thoughts, emotions and behaviours. I may incorporate creative methods, develop coping strategies and gently challenge their thoughts to explore different perspectives and facilitate their emotional growth. Counselling is a collaborative process and my goal is to promote independence, resilience and compassion in each young person I support.
Where neurodivergence is concerned, the sessions may incorporate education around their condition/s and focus on the development of strategies to better manage periods of stress and overwhelm.
I understand that taking the first step towards counselling can often feel daunting and vulnerable, and you may feel nervous or unsure about what to expect. I offer a no-obligation, initial consultation if you'd like to have a chat and see if we are a good fit. It will also be an opportunity to ask any questions you may have. It’s important that you feel safe and comfortable with your choice of counsellor.
I look forward to learning about you, with you.
Training, qualifications & experience
Extensive personal and professional experience of working therapeutically with neurodivergence, in particular ADHD.
I am fully qualified and insured to work with clients aged 14+.
Qualifications and CPD:
- BSc (Hons) Psychotherapy and Counselling (1st)
- PG Dip Psychology
- ADHD Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CSP)
- Certified Autistic Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (ASDCS)
- Neuroscience of ADHD and Anxiety
- Working with Neurodiverse Relationships
- Neurodivergent Experiences of Attachment and Interpersonal Trauma
- Somatic Therapy for Complex Trauma
- Nervous System Healing 101
- Introduction to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- ACT for Adolescents
- Neuroscience of Addiction
- Transactional Analysis 101
- Essential Skills of Internal Family Systems Therapy
- Gabor Mate's Compassionate Enquiry in Action
- Working with Shame
- Working with self-harm/suicide
- Working with Narcissism: Essential Strategies for Treating Narcissism, Severe Traumatisation, Abuse, and Neglect
- Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling
Member organisations
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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
£65.00 per session
Free initial telephone session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I offer a free 15 minute consultation if required.
Standard session (60 minutes) £65
Longer session (90 minutes) £90
Please contact me to discuss concessionary spaces. In unique circumstances, a reduction in rates may be accommodated.
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I also offer phone, email and instant messaging counselling where video call cannot take place. Please contact me if this is something you are interested in.
Further information
I work fully online and can provide video/telephone call, text or email counselling sessions which can be decided on a flexible basis to accommodate busy schedules or periods of overwhelm.
Sometimes you might not feel able to sit down face to face, so instead of cancelling and losing your session, we can switch to another online platform such as WhatsApp instant messaging to take the pressure off.
Please get in touch for more information about multiplatform counselling.
