Counsellor profile
Jeff Hutchens, NCPS
Counsellor - anxiety and relationships
See online counselling options- Person-centred approach
- CBT and ACT methods
- Hypnotherapy offered
About Jeff
Counsellor Jeff Hutchens, NCPS, has seven years' experience working with a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, stress and relationship concerns. He offers one-to-one counselling in the United Kingdom and supports people dealing with grief, addiction, self-esteem and parenting struggles among other areas.
Jeff uses a person-centred approach that lets the client lead the conversation. He combines that with practical methods drawn from cognitive behavioural therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people spot unhelpful patterns and try different ways of responding. He also offers hypnotherapy when clients want an alternative route to change.
Sessions typically focus on clear, short-term goals where that feels helpful, and on understanding how daily thoughts and behaviours affect mood and relationships. Jeff also works with issues such as trauma and abuse, intimacy-related problems, eating and sleeping difficulties, ADHD and career concerns. He lists additional interests including attachment, adoption and foster care, chronic illness and caregiver stress.
Jeff describes his work as collaborative. He listens, reflects and suggests exercises or strategies that clients can use between sessions. Where appropriate he draws on mindfulness ideas and emotion-focused techniques to help with feelings and connection.
People can expect straightforward conversation about what is causing difficulty, practical steps to try, and options such as hypnotherapy if that fits. Sessions are conducted in English and Jeff accepts international clients; check the booking information for current session arrangements and costs.
How Jeff uses different counselling approaches online
Jeff commonly combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with a person-centred base. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice thoughts and choose values-led action rather than getting stuck in worry or avoidance. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and offers practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns.He also works from a client-centred position where the person leads the session and the counsellor follows. That approach is useful when someone wants to talk through current problems and arrive at their own solutions. The therapist and client decide together which approach or mix of approaches to use, based on the client’s needs and goals.
Check the booking page for the specific session formats Jeff currently offers before you book. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work or family life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some people prefer a session with video, others choose phone work for lower bandwidth or messaging for brief check-ins; confirm which options are available when you arrange your first appointment.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship issues, plus areas such as addiction, grief, self-esteem, parenting and anger.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a person-centred style combined with cognitive behavioural and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas, and may include hypnotherapy when appropriate.
How long has he been practising?
He has seven years of experience as a counsellor, coach and hypnotherapist.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is listed with NCPS and works in the United Kingdom.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session formats before booking by checking the online counselling options and scheduling information.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
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