- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
About Jessica
Jessica Henderson is a counsellor registered with the NCPS and has three years' experience in mental health work in the United Kingdom. She works with stress, anxiety, grief and loss, motivation and low self-esteem, and she also supports people affected by trauma and domestic violence. Jessica approaches clients as a counsellor drawing on her background as a registered mental health nurse.
Jessica uses straightforward, conversational sessions. She listens to what is causing anger, resentment or repeated outbursts, and helps people talk through what happens before, during and after these moments. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking about triggers, responses and consequences.
Her work combines person-centred counselling with cognitive behavioural methods aimed at managing anxious or low mood patterns. Trauma-focused ideas are used where past events continue to affect current reactions. Jessica explains techniques plainly and practises them together with whoever is in session.
People can expect direct discussion, short exercises and reflection between meetings. Jessica pays attention to how stress, sleep and routine affect temper and coping. She also addresses relationship patterns such as communication problems, control issues and commitment worries when these relate to anger.
She makes the process practical rather than theoretical, helping people develop clearer plans for handling difficult moments. To start, clients use the site's matching step and then schedule a first session to agree goals and next steps.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Jessica works from a blend of client-centred counselling and cognitive behavioural techniques, with trauma-focused methods where past events still affect present reactions. Client-centred counselling means the conversation is led by what the person brings, with the counsellor reflecting and clarifying to help understanding and choice. CBT breaks down thoughts, feelings and behaviours into manageable parts and introduces exercises to change unhelpful patterns. Trauma-focused work looks at the ways distressing events shape reactions now and uses careful steps to reduce that ongoing impact.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Jessica will discuss goals, preferences and what has or has not helped before, and then agree a plan with the person. That plan can mix approaches and shift over time as needs change, so sessions are collaborative rather than fixed.
The practical benefits of online work include fitting therapy into a busy life and keeping follow-ups compact. Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as the biography does not list them here. Many people find online appointments easier to schedule around work or caregiving, and certain check-ins can be shorter or done without video for quieter interactions or lower bandwidth. Registered or accredited professionals can use online sessions to work through breathing and grounding exercises, practise CBT tasks together, and review progress between meetings.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger-related issues does she address?
She works with anger that shows up as losing temper, building resentment, relationship conflict, and reactions linked to stress or trauma.
How would she approach my temper during sessions?
She uses person-centred counselling alongside CBT techniques and trauma-focused ideas to talk through triggers, responses and practical coping steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Jessica has three years' experience in mental health work and practices as a counsellor drawing on that background.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the NCPS and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions booked and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a course of sessions?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.