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Jessica "Jess" Smith, 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 issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemADHD

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Jessica "Jess" Smith helps people who are feeling stressed, anxious or stuck in relationships. She also supports those dealing with self-esteem concerns, ADHD and family tensions. Jess writes clearly and keeps sessions straightforward so people can make small changes that matter.

Jess works in a warm, relaxed way and listens first. She uses a mix of approaches to match what each person needs. That might mean practical exercises to change thinking, or gentler, deeper work to understand feelings and patterns.

Background and approach

With three years of clinical experience Jess draws on Client-Centred, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy, along with Jungian and Mindfulness-informed ideas. BACP appears after her name, which denotes her professional registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Sessions are aimed at helping people manage relationship problems, deal with separation or divorce, sort communication and commitment issues, and cope with attachment or abandonment concerns. Jess also offers support around body image, alternative sex culture and kink, caregiver stress, and the impacts of autism and Asperger Syndrome. The approach is collaborative and paced to each person.

Jess helps set goals and tries out practical steps between sessions. She explains options plainly so people can decide what feels right for them.

How Jess uses different approaches online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and building trust. The therapist offers a non-judgemental atmosphere and follows the person's pace to help them feel understood and make their own choices. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, uses practical exercises to spot unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviours, which can help with anxiety, stress and low mood. Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people understand attachment patterns and emotional triggers, useful for relationship and commitment concerns.

Finding the right approach is a joint process. Jess works together with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That might mean combining gentle exploration with practical CBT tasks, and adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Online sessions offer flexibility and different ways to meet. Video calls let people have a face-to-face conversation from wherever works best. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or for check-ins that do not need to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging suit shorter check-ins or when writing feels easier. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, caregiving and busy lives while still using familiar therapeutic techniques.
What issues can Jess help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem and ADHD, plus related areas such as attachment, abandonment, body image and caregiver stress.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is warm and straightforward. She listens first, then uses practical exercises and reflective work to help people make changes.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has three years of experience working with these kinds of issues and adapts her approach to each person's needs.
What professional credential does she hold and where is she based?
Jessica Smith holds BACP after her name, indicating registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and she practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
In what formats are appointments available?
Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; therapy uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
3 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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