Jessica Younger

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About me

My name is Jess; I am a person-centered counsellor offering face-to-face and online sessions in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria.

My practice is for anyone who is looking for a therapist who is warm, relatable, compassionate, exploratory, open-minded and willing to learn.

I became a therapist as a result of personal experience. There was a time that I really needed to connect with someone who could let me be heard, without judgement, while I explored what was troubling me. That's what I aim to be for you; a safe space for you to explore whatever is happening for you, at your own pace.

Person-centered values are close to my heart and form the basis of my way of being with you. I strive to be led by you and your experiences, to trust in your self-expression, to offer an empathic, considerate ear, and a space free of judgement and grounded in compassion.

There are many reasons why a person might want to come to therapy; I welcome whatever is coming up for you. Some issues I have experience working with include, but are not limited to; anxiety and stress, depression, relationship difficulties, sexuality, gender and identity, suicidal thoughts, loss and bereavement, life-limiting illness, and personal development. 

I have special interest in supporting those experiencing difficulty relating to pregnancy, birth and post-partum; such as birth trauma, those who are childless not by choice, infertility, fear of childbirth (tokophobia), and perinatal loss (including early miscarriage, recurrent miscarriage, termination of pregnancy for any reason), parent infant separation at birth, coping with babies in NICU, and the post-partum period.

I am an LGBTQ+ and GSRD (Gender, Sexuality and Relationship Diversity) affirming practitioner and offer a sex-positive space, for those exploring aspects of sexual and gender identity, and alternative relationship styles such as ethical non-monogamy.

I'm a great believer in the healing power of storytelling, and consider it a privilege to walk alongside and allow space for others to tell theirs.

"There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you." - Maya Angelou

Training, qualifications & experience

PGDip (Level 7) Counselling and Psychotherapy, University of Cumbria (2024)

Peer Support Volunteer, Lancashire and South Cumbria Reproductive Trauma Service,  (April 2023-Present)

NCFE CACHE Level 2 Counselling Skills, Kendal College (2021)

Ahead of opening my practice I worked as a volunteer counsellor across several settings; including a local Mind counselling service, a women's centre, and a residential care home.

I am also a Peer Support Volunteer for Lancashire and South Cumbria Reproductive Trauma Service; working with women and family members experiencing, but not limited to, birth trauma, fear of childbirth (tokophobia), and perinatal loss (including early miscarriage, recurrent miscarriage, termination of pregnancy for any reason, parent infant separation at birth).

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.

Areas of counselling I deal with

Other areas of counselling I deal with

Whether you're trying to conceive, pregnant, post-partum or have grown up children, this chapter of life can prove extremely challenging. I have special interest in supporting those experiencing difficulty relating to pregnancy, birth and post-partum; such as birth trauma, those who are childless not by choice, infertility, fear of childbirth (tokophobia), and perinatal loss (including early miscarriage, recurrent miscarriage, termination of pregnancy for any reason), parent infant separation at birth, coping with babies in NICU, and the post-partum period.

Therapies offered

Fees

£45.00 - £50.00
Free initial telephone session

Concessions offered for

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Additional information

If you need to discuss fees, please don't hesitate to contact me so that we can discuss what might work for you.

When I work

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Evening hours are limited and available online only. Please let me know if you require an evening session.

Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA13

Type of session

In person
Online

Types of client

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

Key details

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Jessica Younger
Jessica Younger