Counsellor profile
Jessica Henderson, NCPS
Counsellor specialising in stress and family issues
Continue with JessicaAbout
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Trauma-focused work
About Jessica
Jessica Henderson is a counsellor registered with NCPS and has three years' experience working in mental health in the United Kingdom. She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and issues linked to trauma and domestic violence. She also works with concerns such as self-esteem, motivation and difficulties around parenting.
Clients can expect straightforward, person-centred conversation. Jessica draws on Client-Centred Therapy to listen and respond to what matters most to the individual. She also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques to address patterns of thinking and behaviour that keep problems going.
Her background includes practice as a registered mental health nurse, which she brings into sessions now that she works as a counsellor. That nursing experience informs how she recognises and talks about mental health problems, medication questions and practical coping strategies.
Sessions are built around clear goals and small, practical steps. Jessica focuses on what people notice day to day - sleep, routine, reactions to stress, parenting demands and relationship strain - and works on changes that fit into everyday life.
People who choose her often want direct, uncomplicated conversation and help turning difficult moments into manageable next steps. She uses a mix of client-centred listening, trauma-informed approaches and CBT tools to do that. To begin a series of sessions, follow the platform process for matching and booking a first appointment.
How sessions work
How Jessica uses evidence-based approaches online
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what the client says. It helps people feel heard and to clarify what they want to change. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviours that keep problems going and introduces straightforward tools to test and shift those patterns. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on coping strategies and stepwise processing of distressing experiences so daily life becomes more manageable again.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Jessica will collaborate with each person to identify goals and try methods that fit those goals. The plan can change as progress is made, with decisions agreed together about which techniques to use and when to adapt them.
The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm the available options before booking. Many people find online counselling helps fit sessions into a busy day, for example by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a work break, or avoiding the need to be on camera for every meeting. These practical benefits can make it easier to keep therapy consistent alongside parenting and other commitments.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Which home and family concerns does she help with?
She supports adults with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, parenting strain, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and trauma including domestic violence.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a person-centred approach combined with practical CBT techniques and trauma-focused methods to address patterns and immediate problems.
How long has she been practising?
She has three years' experience working in mental health and counselling roles in the United Kingdom.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with NCPS and works from the United Kingdom.
Can she work with people in other countries?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location and sessions are organised through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I arrange a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule your first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.