- Years in practice
- 4
- Registration
- BACP
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Grief
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Jessica
Jessica Douglas is a psychotherapeutic counsellor who uses Transactional Analysis as a core model and adapts other methods to suit each person. She aims to give people space to tell their story in their own words and to make sense of what is happening in their lives.
Jessica presents herself as human first and therapist second, and she prioritises an open conversational relationship. Her approach is assimilative and integrative, which means she blends techniques to match a person’s needs.
Background and approach
Sessions can range from a single focused meeting to short blocks of 6–8 weeks, or longer-term work if that better fits the goals. She discusses the plan and length of therapy together at the start. Jessica works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes.
Parenting and relationship matters are included alongside issues such as trauma, addictions, eating and sleeping difficulties, ADHD and workplace stress. She also attends to concerns like attachment, abandonment and isolation. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
Jessica practises from the United Kingdom and offers sessions in English. Core hours are usually 10am to 7pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, with evening and weekend appointments available on request. Jessica follows the BACP Ethical Framework and will discuss arrangements if illness affects her ability to deliver sessions.
If a match does not feel right, she is open to helping people find a different therapist.
What Jessica works with
Everything Jessica lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Jessica helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Communication problems
- Family problems
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Jessica uses Transactional Analysis as a central way of understanding communications and relationship patterns. This approach looks at how people talk and relate to one another, helping clients spot repeated interaction styles and try new ways of connecting. It can be useful for relationship problems, parenting challenges and communication difficulties.She also draws together techniques from other evidence-based methods to tailor work for stress, anxiety, grief and mood issues. These practical techniques often focus on skills such as pacing difficult conversations, managing overwhelming feelings and building day-to-day routines that support better sleep and mood.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and make decisions together about the methods and length of treatment. This collaborative planning helps shape single-session options, short-term blocks or longer psychotherapy depending on need.
Online formats available include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone can fit into a busy day with lower bandwidth, and chat or messaging suits quick check-ins or people who prefer not to be on camera. These options give flexibility to fit therapy around work, family and daily life.
Questions people ask about Jessica
What concerns does Jessica help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes, plus topics such as parenting, trauma, addictions and workplace issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
Jessica follows an assimilative, integrative style with Transactional Analysis as a core model. She blends techniques to suit individual needs and goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of clinical experience working with a range of emotional and life difficulties.
What credentials and location are listed?
Jessica is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international arrangements are offered?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Work can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Jessica?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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