- Client-centred approach
- Cognitive behavioural tools
- Mindfulness techniques
About Jody
Jody Lumley is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with nine years of clinical experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, anger, self-esteem and related issues. Jody also supports clients facing career pressures, compassion fatigue and ADHD-related challenges.
Her style is grounded and person-centred. Conversations focus on what the client wants to change and practical next steps. Sessions combine listening with structured techniques from cognitive behavioural and mindfulness approaches where they fit the person's goals.
Jody describes herself as integrative when that helps the work. That means she draws on different methods to match a person’s needs rather than using one fixed method. She has experience with work-related trauma, childhood trauma, self-harm, domestic violence and complex trauma presentations.
She has worked with people from a wide range of backgrounds, including those in emergency services. That experience informs how she approaches crises, loss and high-pressure jobs without assuming a single route to recovery. Jody aims to help people find clearer ways to manage feelings and reactions.
In sessions she helps clients name patterns such as control issues, attachment difficulties, codependency and communication problems. The focus is on practical understanding and small changes that reduce the frequency and intensity of outbursts or simmering resentment. For people dealing with grief, abandonment or life transitions she offers straightforward tools to cope day to day.
How her approaches work in online sessions
Client-centred work focuses on the person's priorities. The therapist listens and follows the client's lead, helping to clarify what matters most and what to try next. This approach suits people who want practical change based on their own goals.Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses short exercises and behavioural experiments to reduce reactive responses such as angry outbursts and workplace frustration. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention skills to notice triggers and bodily signs before anger escalates, and can support better emotional regulation.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss options and try methods that fit the client's needs and preferences, reviewing what helps and adjusting the plan over time.
The original biography does not specify which online session formats are used, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by avoiding travel, fitting a shorter check-in during a workday or choosing a phone session when bandwidth is limited. Registered or accredited professionals can offer these practical benefits while working with the same clinical approaches as in face-to-face work.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she address?
She works with losing temper with close people, workplace frustration, simmering resentment and living with someone else’s anger.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a person-centred style with structured techniques from cognitive behavioural and mindfulness approaches as needed.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years of practice with clients across stress, trauma, addiction and related concerns.
What 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 supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.