Therapist directory · United States, United Kingdom and Australia

Need help now?

Therapist listings are provided by BetterHelp. We will earn a commission at no extra cost to you if you use our links to buy.

Jessica Sawyer

Therapist or counsellor · United Kingdom

Jessica Sawyer

BACP

Practical counselling for stress and relationship change

Continue with Jessica
Experience
4 years
Based in
United Kingdom
Sessions
Online
Languages
English
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Relationship support
  • Life transitions

About Jessica

Jessica Sawyer is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with four years of professional experience. She works with people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress or anxiety and supports those facing relationship strain, separation and divorce. Her approach is warm and straightforward, aimed at helping clients take the first steps towards change.

Jessica focuses on building an open space where people can say what they think and feel without judgement. She supports conversations about trauma, abuse, panic and low mood, and helps people who struggle with self-esteem, guilt or shame. She also addresses practical pressures like career stress and caregiver burden.

Sessions are collaborative and goal-oriented. Jessica listens first, then helps clients break problems down into manageable steps. She encourages simple practices that people can use between meetings to notice progress and practise new ways of coping.

People who come to Jessica often want clearer communication, better emotional regulation, or help moving through big life changes. She offers steady support during difficult transitions such as separation, loss or changes in parenting roles. The work is paced to match each person’s needs.

Her background in the United Kingdom and four years of experience shape a pragmatic style. Jessica aims to help people feel more confident and able to face daily demands. She describes therapy as a partnership where small shifts can lead to meaningful change.

Registration on record

BACP
United Kingdom · 400904

As listed on the therapist's profile. Membership can be checked with the professional body named.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Family conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCompassion fatigue

Experience

4+ years

Credentials

BACP · United Kingdom

Languages

English

How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions

Jessica uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and emotional understanding. One common approach she uses helps people identify unhelpful patterns in thoughts and feelings, then practise alternative responses to reduce anxiety and low mood. Another approach concentrates on relationships and attachment, helping people improve communication, set boundaries and process experiences of abandonment or infidelity.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jessica will explore what matters most to the client, try methods that fit their goals, and adjust the plan if something is not helpful. This is a collaborative process where the therapist and client agree on aims and next steps.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by removing travel time and allowing appointments during a work break. It can also offer flexibility for people in different countries, though clients should confirm which session formats are available before booking. The aim is to make it simpler to attend regularly and to apply what is learned in everyday settings.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Jessica help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues and life changes, including divorce and separation, trauma and low mood.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and straightforward, focusing on listening, practical steps and building skills to manage emotions and communication.

What experience does she bring to sessions?

She has four years of professional work experience in the United Kingdom supporting people with a range of concerns from panic to caregiver stress.

What credentials and location are listed for Jessica?

She is recorded with BACP and works from the United Kingdom.

Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

Which session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options with the service before booking as formats are not specified in the profile.

How does payment work and what does it cost?

Cost varies depending on location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start working with her?

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

Good to know

Therapists listed here offer talking therapy online. It is not legal, financial or custody advice, and no therapist can promise how a separation or a relationship will turn out.

If you are not safe at home, or someone is hurting or threatening you, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline. The numbers are at the foot of this page.

Back to all therapists

Continue with Jessica