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Dr. Jess Clapham, BACP

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

Works with Stress, Anxiety Self esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoaching

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Dr. Jess Clapham is a counsellor who uses a warm, person-focused approach. She works with people facing stress, anxiety and low self-esteem, and helps those wrestling with career decisions and major life changes.

She draws on Client-Centred Therapy to make conversations straightforward and respectful. Sessions aim to be a place where the person is heard, and where their priorities shape the work. Existential Therapy is used alongside this to help people make sense of purpose, values and difficult transitions.

Background and approach

Jess has three years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. That time has included supporting people with depression, anger, trauma and grief as well as parenting and adoption-related concerns. She also offers coaching-style support for motivation, confidence and career development.

Her practical style focuses on clear conversation and small steps. People leave sessions with ideas they can try between meetings and a clearer sense of direction. Jess works in English and Welsh and will adapt sessions to a person’s communication preference.

To begin, she asks about what matters most to the person and builds a plan from there. The emphasis is on respect, compassion and helping people find options that fit their life.

Approaches and online therapy options

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on hearing the person first and letting their priorities guide the work; it helps when someone wants a respectful space to talk through worries, confidence or life decisions. Existential Therapy looks at meaning, values and choice, which can be useful for people facing major transitions or questions about direction and purpose.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs, and together they will decide which elements to use and how to adapt them for online sessions.

Online therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video calls suit in-depth conversation and reading non-verbal cues. Phone sessions can be a simpler option when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for quick reflections, between-session support and people who prefer writing to speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and daily life while keeping the focus on meaningful progress.

What issues does this counsellor help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, career challenges, coping with life changes and related concerns such as grief, trauma and parenting stresses.

What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?

She uses Client-Centred Therapy to prioritise the person's perspective and Existential Therapy to explore meaning and choices. Sessions are conversational and focused on the person's goals.

What experience does she bring to therapy?

She has three years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom with a broad range of concerns including depression, anger and relationship and family-related issues.

What credentials and location are listed for this counsellor?

She is registered with the BACP and practices in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Welsh.

Which session formats are offered?

People can meet by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging depending on their preference.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with this counsellor?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

Stress, Anxiety
Self esteem
Career difficulties

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 3 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English, Welsh

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Dr. Jess Clapham, BACP

Background and approach

Approaches and online therapy options

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety