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Jessica Harris, BACP

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

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteem Depression Coping with life changes

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Jessica Harris offers calm, practical support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or life changes. She writes short, clear plans and listens closely so conversations stay focused and useful. Her style suits someone who wants steady, respectful help to build confidence and cope with difficult emotions.

Jessica uses straightforward talking therapies to tackle problems like low mood, relationship strain, self-esteem and issues linked to sexuality and identity. She pays attention to how past experiences shape current feelings and looks for patterns that keep people stuck.

Background and approach

Sessions aim to make those patterns clearer and to try small changes that feel manageable. With three years of professional experience in the United Kingdom Jessica holds BACP accreditation. She adapts sessions to each person and discusses what might work best for them.

That can mean working on thinking habits, exploring personal history, or focusing on immediate coping skills. Jessica also supports people dealing with parenting pressures, workplace stress, caregiving strain and feelings of isolation. She is mindful of cultural and social factors such as discrimination and multicultural concerns when these affect wellbeing.

Her approach balances practical tools and space to talk about painful experiences. People can expect a respectful, non-judgemental tone and a collaborative plan. Jessica encourages small, realistic steps and checks in about progress regularly.

She accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.

Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions help

Jessica uses client-centred therapy to create a respectful, non-judgemental space where people lead the conversation and feel heard. This approach is useful for building trust, talking through identity and values, and working out what matters most to the client.

She also draws on cognitive behavioural therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing small behavioural changes. CBT can help with anxiety, low mood, social anxiety and workplace stress by teaching practical skills to manage symptoms.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. Jessica works collaboratively to match methods to someone’s needs, goals and preferences, and adjusts the plan over time based on what helps most.

Online sessions offer several practical benefits. Video calls let people see facial cues and read body language, which helps deeper conversations. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit easily into a break at work. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins, quick reflections or when typing feels easier than speaking. Together these formats make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into busy lives.

What issues does she help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and self-esteem concerns, as well as relationship and intimacy-related issues and coping with life changes.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her work combines client-centred listening with practical cognitive tools and some exploration of past patterns to help people change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours.

How much experience does she have?

She has three years of professional experience working with people in the United Kingdom.

What credentials and location does she have?

She holds BACP accreditation and practices from the United Kingdom.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

Which session formats are offered?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences.

How is cost handled?

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

How do I start working with her?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Self esteem

Also listed

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 3 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

Contacting Jessica

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Jessica Harris, BACP

Background and approach

Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions help

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety