Jessica "Jess" Smith , BACP

Jessica "Jess" Smith is an integrative counsellor who supports people navigating relationship difficulties, anxiety, and the challenge of moving on from past experiences. She creates a warm, relaxed setting in which individuals can feel listened to while she helps guide processes of healing, growth, and change. Jess uses a holistic, person-focused approach and tailors support to each client’s circumstances, needs, and goals.

Whether someone is seeking shorter-term coping strategies or longer-term exploration, Jess adapts her methods to fit the therapeutic journey and preferences of the individual. She draws on established counselling approaches to offer practical and reflective support designed around the person rather than a one-size-fits-all model. Jess holds BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy credential, which indicates membership in a recognized professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom.

Jess is based in the United Kingdom and is not currently accepting new clients.

Approaches Jessica Uses for Online Therapy

Jessica integrates several therapeutic approaches to meet different needs. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the individual’s experience, offering a non-judgmental space where the person’s own priorities guide the work; it is often helpful for self-esteem, relationship concerns, and exploring personal values.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and adjust unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, making it useful for anxiety, stress, and practical coping strategies. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on emotional responses and relational patterns, which can be particularly beneficial for attachment issues and improving communication in relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Jessica will collaborate with each person to determine which methods or combination of methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as the work progresses.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging allow therapy to fit around work, family, and other commitments. These options make it easier for people to access regular support from licensed professionals without the need to travel, and they allow therapy to continue when life circumstances make in-person meetings difficult.