- Warm and non-judgemental
- Practical emotional support
- BACP registered
About Jessica
Jessica Rigby is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She completed a BACP-accredited Diploma of Higher Education and then a BA (Hons) degree in Person-Centred Counselling. Jessica has five years of practice experience and brings life experience gained before training into her work.
She meets people without judgement and works with whatever matters most to them. Her approach is warm, curious and caring. Sessions focus on the client's experience rather than the therapist giving solutions.
Jessica has supported people through a wide range of issues. Typical matters include anxiety, depression, stress, bereavement, relationship and intimacy concerns, sexual identity and consensual non-monogamy. She also works with challenges such as ADHD, addiction, trauma and chronic illness related stress.
Her practice pays attention to how attachment, abandonment and personality difficulties shape relationships and behaviour. Jessica is comfortable discussing less common sexual cultures such as BDSM and kink, and she helps people who are dealing with caregiving stress or body image concerns.
In sessions she listens openly and reflects what she hears so clients can make sense of their experience. The aim is to help people find practical ways forward from a place they already know about themselves. Jessica works from the United Kingdom and conducts therapy in English.
How Jessica uses client-centred and solution-focused work online
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on understanding and accepting a person's experience. The therapist listens with empathy and reflects what they hear so the person can explore their feelings and choices. This approach can help with issues like low self-esteem, relationship worries and long-term emotional struggles.Solution-Focused Therapy looks at what people want to change and the steps they can try right now. It uses short, practical conversations to identify small, achievable goals. This can be useful for stress, coping with life changes and when someone wants focused, goal-orientated sessions.
Finding the right approach is often a collaborative process. Jessica will discuss what feels most useful for each person and adapt her way of working to fit their needs and goals. The choice of methods can shift as therapy progresses.
Confirm the available online session options before booking as formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also allows people to join sessions from different locations when that helps with scheduling and access.
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Experience
5+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Jessica help with?
She works with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, stress, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, sexual identity and consensual non-monogamy, addictions, trauma and chronic illness related stress.
What is her style of counselling like?
Her style is friendly, inquisitive and caring. She listens and reflects rather than giving direct solutions, helping people to find their own way forward.
How long has she been practising?
Jessica has five years of experience working with clients, bringing both training and life experience into her work.
What qualifications does she hold and where does she practise?
She is registered with the BACP after completing a BACP-accredited Diploma of Higher Education and a BA (Hons) in Person-Centred Counselling, and she practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She is not taking international clients; sessions are offered to people within the United Kingdom.
How are costs and payments handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin sessions with Jessica?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.