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Jennifer Gama, BACP

Credentials
BACP
Experience
16 years
Practising in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Chichewa
Sessions
Online only
Client ages
Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefDepression

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Jennifer Gama works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strains, family difficulties, grief and depression. She greets each person with straightforward care and a focus on small, practical steps. Her style is calm and respectful, aimed at helping people feel more steady in daily life.

She draws on 16 years of experience in the United Kingdom and holds BACP registration, which she uses as a foundation for professional practice. Jennifer sees people who are coping with a wide range of concerns, including first responder issues, veteran and armed forces matters, and multicultural challenges.

Background and approach

She also supports those dealing with obsessive behaviours, process addictions, self-harm and issues related to HIV and hospice care. In sessions she blends approaches to suit the person in front of her. That can mean using acceptance and commitment ideas to help people notice what matters most, or drawing on cognitive behavioural tools to shift unhelpful thinking and behaviour.

She also works in an attachment-informed way to look at how relationships shape feelings and reactions. Jennifer believes people are the experts in their own lives. She aims to build on existing strengths while offering clear techniques to manage intense emotions and rebuild routines.

Conversations are practical, paced to each person, and focused on usable change. Her language options include English and Chichewa. She accepts clients from outside the UK and offers sessions online by video call, phone, live chat and text messaging.

To start, people complete a short matching questionnaire and book a session according to therapist availability.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice what matters most and make choices that match those values while learning simple ways to live with difficult thoughts and feelings. It is useful for anxiety, stress and responses to loss.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, CBT, focuses on spotting patterns of thinking and behaviour that keep problems going, then testing and changing them with practical exercises and behavioural experiments. This can help with depression, phobias and obsessive thinking.

She will work with each person to find the best approach. That means talking together about goals, trying techniques and adjusting the plan if something does not fit. Choosing a therapeutic method is a collaborative process rather than a one-size-fits-all decision.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat and text messaging, so people can pick what suits their life. Video is useful for a fuller conversation, phone calls can fit into a short break and use less bandwidth, while live chat and messaging work well for brief check-ins or ongoing support between sessions. These options make therapy easier to schedule across time zones and for people outside the UK.
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family conflict, grief and depression, plus concerns like obsessive behaviours, process addictions and self-harm.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and warm, focusing on small steps and techniques people can use between sessions while respecting each person's story and strengths.
How long has she been practising?
She has 16 years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Chichewa.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
16 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English, Chichewa

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