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Jessica Dodd

Therapist or counsellor · United Kingdom

Jessica Dodd

BACP

A calm, person-centred counsellor

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Experience
5 years
Based in
United Kingdom
Sessions
Online
Languages
English
  • Person-centred focus
  • Support for anxiety
  • Helps with grief

About Jessica

Jessica Dodd offers support for people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief and low self esteem. She works with those feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or depleted by compassion fatigue. Jessica describes a calm, grounded way of working and aims to create a space where clients feel heard and respected.

Jessica uses a person-centred approach at the heart of her practice. She also draws on other evidence-based therapeutic techniques to tailor sessions to each person. In practical terms this means sessions focus on listening, reflecting, and trying out small changes that fit into day-to-day life.

Her five years of experience include helping people manage anxiety symptoms, workplace stress, attachment concerns and grief. She has also supported people with issues around body image, codependency, communication problems and panic attacks. Divorce and separation appear among the topics she helps people navigate.

In sessions Jessica takes a compassionate, steady stance. She encourages clients to set the pace and priorities for their work together. Conversations may include looking at patterns, exploring feelings from the past, and trying new ways of relating and coping.

Beginning therapy with Jessica involves simple, practical steps. She asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to her availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

Registration on record

BACP
United Kingdom · 398921

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefSelf esteemCompassion fatigue

Experience

5+ years

Credentials

BACP · United Kingdom

Languages

English

How Jessica adapts therapeutic approaches for online work

Jessica's work draws most directly on person-centred ways of working, which focus on listening, validation and following the client's pace. This approach helps when someone needs a steady, empathetic space to talk through feelings and decisions. She also uses other evidence-based techniques to address specific symptoms such as anxiety or panic, often by identifying patterns and trying practical coping strategies that can be used between sessions.

The right approach is usually found together. Jessica will discuss goals, preferences and what feels useful, then adjust the methods she uses. That collaborative process helps shape a plan the client feels comfortable with as they go along.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow people to connect from their chosen location. Some practical benefits include shorter check-ins when needed, flexibility to schedule around work, and being able to continue weekly progress without commuting. Please confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Jessica help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief and low self esteem, and also works with issues such as attachment, body image and compassion fatigue.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach is person-centred, offering a calm and compassionate presence while drawing on other evidence-based techniques to tailor sessions to each person.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has five years of experience working with people on anxiety, workplace stress, attachment concerns, grief and related issues.

What professional credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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