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I currently have a availability on Thursday's and limited slots on Tuesday's from my Park Street practice in Bristol city centre. 

Please get in touch for times. 

My name’s Jess, and I’m a psychotherapeutic counsellor in Bristol offering inclusive therapy for adults, young people, children and neurodivergent clients.

I’m a person-centred integrative counsellor. Simply put, this means I’m able to use different methods to best support you. I don’t analyse or diagnose; instead, I will work with you to understand what you need and how I can best help, at a pace that feels right for you.

My style of therapy is also trauma-informed and incorporates emotional exploration and Psychoeducation. I believe understanding what’s happening in our brains and bodies can be empowering, helping you make sense of your experiences and take what we discuss in sessions into everyday life.

I’m trained to work with adults, young people and children (aged 11+) and have a strong focus on, and I am passionate about, working with neurodivergent clients. My practice is informed by specialised training and an in-depth understanding of how neurodivergence can impact mental health, relationships, identity, and daily life. I offer a neuro-affirming approach that centres understanding, collaboration, and education.

I also have extensive experience working with trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, burnout, relationship issues, ADHD, autism, self-harm, suicidal ideation,  sexuality, gender, and identity. I work both online and in person.

I have huge respect for all my clients and for people seeking therapy. I love my work, and I believe therapy doesn’t always have to be heavy; there can be lightness and even laughter alongside the hard work.

If you’re curious but don’t know if it’s the right fit, you’re very welcome to get in touch. I’m happy to answer questions or have an informal chat before booking anything in.

I currently work from Park Street. It has well connected bus routes and local parking. 

Training, qualifications & experience

My Training is an important part of my work, and I continue to take regular CPD courses to support my growth as a therapist. I have completed a range of recognised counselling qualifications, including:

• Post-Qualifying Diploma in Counselling Children and Young People
• Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
• Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies
• Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills
• I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (ÌÇÐĹÙÍø).
• I have additional CPD (continuing professional development) training to work effectively with neurodivergent clients, particularly those with ADHD and Autism.
• I have previously worked as a schools counsellor, supporting children aged 11-16 with a variety of different issues

I hold an up-to-date Enhanced DBS certificate, ensuring I can work safely and appropriately with children and adults.

I have experience supporting clients through many different challenges. These include, but aren’t limited to:

Neurodivergence, depression, anxiety, childhood anxiety, suicidal ideation, self-harm, grief and loss, life transitions, identity, and sexual orientation, anger management, EBSA (emotionally based school avoidance) , Trauma.

I offer a free 15 minute phone call - this is for you to tell me anything you think is important but also a chance for you to ask me any questions you might have and for you to work out if I might be someone you’d like to work with.

After this we can book an initial session to discuss things in more detail. This can be just one, while you decide if I am right for you or you can book in a block of sessions depending how many you want. This session is charged as my standard rate.

I work both online and face to face. I can work short-term or long-term would suggest the minimum session length be 6. 

My fee is £60 per session. Each session is 50 minutes long. I offer a small number of concessionary-rate sessions. If cost is a barrier, please feel free to get in touch so we can explore options together.