Jenny - Counsellor & Supervisor

  • Accredited Member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS)
  • Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
  • Diploma in Integrative Counselling
  • Experience of Complex Trauma
  • Experience in Mental Health Counselling
  • Experience in Relational Counselling
  • Adults and young people (16+)
  • Appointments are available in the daytime and evenings.
  • Face to Face, Online, Zoom, and Telephone.

 

Professional Summary: Jenny is an experienced integrative counsellor with a decade of dedicated service in organisational settings. She is skilled in applying a blend of therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy, Psychodynamic Theory, and Person Centred Approach (PCA). Her extensive expertise spans diverse and complex issues, including those impacted by human trafficking, terrorism, sexual assault, rape, and homicide.

Additionally, Jenny is highly experienced in working with a wide variety of mental health issues, such as anxiety and depression, anger management, and self-esteem, as well as a broad range of relationship-related issues.

 

Experience:

 

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Jenny’s proficiency in addressing anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, and anger management comes from a decade-long tenure as an integrative counsellor, supporting some hugely challenging situations. Through her extensive experience, she has honed therapeutic strategies tailored to each individual’s needs, drawing from cognitive-behavioural techniques, solution-focused approaches, and person-centred principles. Whether guiding clients through cognitive restructuring to manage anxious thoughts, facilitating exploration of underlying triggers for depression, fostering self-compassion and worth, or employing anger management strategies, Jenny adeptly navigates the complexities of these common mental health concerns. Her empathetic approach and evidence-based interventions instills hope and empowerment, fostering meaningful transformations in her clients’ emotional wellbeing.

 

Relationship Counselling

As a counsellor experienced at supporting wide ranging relationship challenges, Jenny brings her nuanced understanding of interpersonal dynamics and therapeutic modalities to facilitate healing and growth within relationships. Drawing upon her extensive training and experience, she offers a safe and non-judgmental space for individuals to explore challenges, deepen understanding, and cultivate healthier patterns of communication and interaction. Jenny’s approach is collaborative and empathetic, guiding clients through conflict resolution, enhancing emotional intimacy, and rebuilding trust. With sensitivity to the unique dynamics of each relationship, Jenny fosters a supportive environment where clients can navigate challenges, strengthen connections, and work towards shared goals, ultimately fostering greater resilience and harmony in their relationships.

 

Complex Trauma

Jenny has provided individual and group sessions for clients dealing with severe trauma, including survivors of human trafficking, victims of terrorism-related incidents, sexual assault survivors, and individuals affected by homicide. Her integrative approach allows her to tailor therapy to each client’s unique needs, drawing upon CBT, Solution Focused Therapy, Psychodynamic Theory, and Person Centred Approach.

 

She has provided short—and long-term support for individuals affected by sudden and traumatic events, including terrorist attacks, natural disasters, and mass casualties. Her compassionate and client-centred approach has helped individuals navigate through the aftermath of these crises, offering them a safe space to process their experiences and rebuild their lives.

 

Counsellor for Victims of Sexual Violence

 

Jenny worked as a counsellor at a Women’s Support Centre, offering specialised support for survivors of sexual violence, including rape and sexual assault. She provided trauma-informed counselling using a range of therapeutic modalities to address the complex needs of her clients, empowering them to reclaim their sense of agency and rebuild their lives beyond trauma.

 

Therapeutic Modalities:

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT): CBT focuses on the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behaviours, aiming to identify and change negative thought patterns and maladaptive behaviours. It is highly structured and goal-oriented, often involving homework assignments and practical techniques to challenge and reframe unhelpful beliefs and behaviours.
  • Solution-Focused Therapy: Solution-focused therapy is a brief, strengths-based approach that emphasises clients’ existing resources and capacity to enact positive change. Therapists work collaboratively with clients to set clear goals and explore solutions, often through questioning techniques that highlight exceptions to the problem and amplify strengths and successes.
  • Psychodynamic Theory: Psychodynamic therapy explores unconscious processes and past experiences to gain insight into present-day difficulties. It focuses on the therapeutic relationship and aims to uncover underlying conflicts and patterns, often rooted in childhood experiences, that influence thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. The therapist provides interpretation and insight, fostering self-awareness and resolving internal conflicts.
  • Person-Centred Approach (PCA): Carl Rogers developed person-centred therapy, emphasising empathy, unconditional positive regard, and genuineness in the therapeutic relationship. It centres on the client’s autonomy and self-direction, with the therapist providing a non-directive and supportive environment for clients to explore their experiences, emotions, and goals at their own pace.

 

Jenny’s dedication to her clients’ wellbeing, combined with her extensive experience and diverse skill set, makes her a valuable asset in any therapeutic setting dealing with complex trauma and psychological distress. Her accreditation with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) reflects her commitment to upholding high standards of professional practice and ethical conduct.

More Info

Location: Bristol

  • Bath (30 Mins)

Types of Sessions

  • Face to Face
  • Online
  • Phone

Types of Client​

  • Young People (16+)
  • Adults
  • Older People
  • Organisations
  • Employee Assistance Programmes

Languages​

  •  English​

Availability​​

  • Daytime
  • Evening

Professional Membership​

  • National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS)

Therapeutic Approach & Training​

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (L5)
  • Integrative Counselling (L4)

Additional Training

Areas of Counselling I offer.

Anorexia Nervosa
Bulimia
Eating Discorder
Diabetes
Healthy Eating
Weight Management
Career counselling
Redundancy
Work-related stress
Executive Coaching
Bereavement
Cancer
Carer support
Discrimination
Loneliness
Low self-confidence
Low self-esteem
Self-harm
Suicidal thoughts
Anger management
Anxiety
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Feeling sad
Generalised anxiety disorder
Health anxiety
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder
Panic attacks
Phobias
Postnatal depression
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
Stress
ADHD
Asperger’s syndrome
Autism
Disabilities
ADD
Abuse
Affairs and betrayals
Bullying
Child-related issues
Domestic violence
Emotional abuse
Family issues
Infertility
Learning difficulties
Physical abuse
Pregnancy and birth
Relationship problems
Separation and divorce
Sexual abuse
Young carers
Trauma

 

 

  • Listing ID: 891
  • Type of Support: CBT Counselling, Counselling, Counselling Supervision
  • Types of Counselling: Adults (18+)
  • Type of Session: In Person, Online (Via Zoom & Skype), Phone
  • Availability: Daytime, Evening, Weekend