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Jennifer Hughes, NCPS

Credentials
NCPS
Experience
3 years
Practising in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Sessions
Online only
Client ages
Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

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Jennifer Hughes offers a welcoming, down-to-earth space for adults who are feeling overwhelmed. She meets people where they are and helps them make sense of what’s happening in their life. Sessions aim to be practical and compassionate, so clients can take the next small step forward.

Jen uses straightforward conversation to help people with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. She also supports those dealing with relationship strain, communication struggles and problems linked to family and fatherhood.

Background and approach

Her work covers concerns such as attachment and abandonment, body image, codependency, chronic illness and chronic pain, dissociation, and control issues. Her style is relaxed and person-focused. She listens first, then helps clients decide what to try next.

Approaches include Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy, mixed with psychodynamic ideas about patterns from the past. With three years of experience and the NCPS credential, Jen draws on practical tools alongside reflective conversation. Sessions aim to build clearer boundaries, better self-understanding and routines that fit everyday life.

She also works with people exploring kink, BDSM and alternative sexual cultures in a non-judgemental way. Clients who start with Jen often talk through how their brain, habits and relationships interact. The focus is on steady progress rather than quick fixes.

Small changes and clearer choices are the outcome she supports people to reach.

Approaches online and what they mean for you

Client-Centred Therapy puts the person at the heart of the work. The counsellor listens closely and follows the client’s pace, helping people find their own solutions and build confidence. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings and actions, offering clear strategies for anxiety, low mood and unhelpful habits. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on understanding and reducing the impact of traumatic experiences, using careful, paced methods to help people feel safer in day-to-day life.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process and is done together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t helped before. That collaborative decision means methods can be adjusted as therapy progresses to match changing needs.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat and text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video calls work well for deeper conversational work, phone sessions suit quieter audio-only check-ins, live chat can be used for shorter focused conversations and messaging lets people reflect between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, family life and daily routines while keeping care consistent.
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression and relationship concerns. Additional focuses include attachment and abandonment, body image, chronic pain and family problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is relaxed and client-centred, combining listening with practical steps. She uses tools from cognitive behavioural work and trauma-focused methods when helpful.
What is her professional background?
She has three years of clinical experience and works in the United Kingdom. Her practice draws on client-centred, psychodynamic and trauma-informed approaches.
What credentials and location are listed?
Her credential is NCPS and she is based in the United Kingdom as stated in her profile.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Which session formats does she use?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience
3 years
Registered with
NCPS
Languages
English

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