- Years in practice
- 5
- Registration
- BACP
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Jennifer
Jennifer Chigwende is a counsellor who supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, parenting concerns and trauma. She works with issues such as low self-esteem, panic attacks and problems at work. Jennifer acknowledges the strength clients bring and aims to make the first step feel manageable.
She uses clear, practical methods to help people break unhelpful patterns. Sessions focus on simple tools for day-to-day life and on understanding how past experiences shape current reactions.
Background and approach
Conversations are collaborative and paced to what each person needs. Jennifer draws on approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy to guide her work. These methods help with managing intense emotions, reducing anxious thoughts and processing distressing events.
She adapts techniques to suit each situation rather than applying one fixed programme. Her practice also pays attention to issues related to adoption and foster care, chronic illness or pain, and multicultural concerns. She supports exploration of family of origin matters and how they affect parenting and relationships with others.
Jennifer holds BACP registration and has five years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She offers sessions in English and is available to international clients. Getting started involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a session that fits the client’s needs.
What Jennifer works with
Everything Jennifer lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Jennifer helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Adoption and foster care
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches Jennifer lists
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Narrative Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches and online support
Jennifer commonly uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy during online sessions. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours connect and teaches practical steps to change unhelpful thinking and reduce anxiety. Trauma-Focused Therapy helps people process distressing memories and learn ways to manage triggers and strong emotions.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and life context, and then adapt techniques to fit each person. This is a collaborative process that can change as needs evolve over time.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls are useful for face-to-face conversation, phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be easier during a shorter break, while chat or messaging can suit brief check-ins or ongoing written reflection. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, childcare or travel and to choose what feels most practical for each session.
Questions people ask about Jennifer
What concerns does Jennifer commonly help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and parenting-related worries, plus related issues like panic attacks and workplace strain.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and practical, focusing on simple strategies and exploration of personal strengths to address everyday problems.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience working with a range of concerns in the United Kingdom.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with BACP and practices from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are fees and starting handled?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.
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