Counsellor profile
Jessica Harris, BACP
Counsellor - stress and relationships
See online counselling options- Client-Centred Therapy
- CBT
- Psychodynamic
About Jessica
Jessica Harris is a counsellor and a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with three years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She works with people who have stress, anxiety, depression and issues around self-esteem. She also supports those coping with life changes and people dealing with relationship and intimacy concerns.
Her sessions often cover LGBT+ concerns, parenting strain, workplace difficulties and problems linked to trauma and abuse. She lists additional focus areas such as attachment and abandonment, body image, guilt and shame, isolation and social anxiety. Jessica also works with clients facing multicultural concerns, prejudice and discrimination, and those exploring sexuality and self-love.
In session she draws on client-centred ways of working, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and psychodynamic ideas. That means conversation begins with what matters to the client, then looks at thoughts and patterns that affect feelings and behaviour, and considers past experiences that shape present reactions. Sessions are practical and conversational rather than full of jargon.
Jessica describes her approach as respectful and sensitive. She adapts discussions to each person’s situation and preferences. The profile notes that she uses a subscription model for sessions that can be cancelled at any time and that international clients are accepted.
To begin, clients use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. Costs vary with location and the subscription covers session booking and management.
Therapeutic approaches used in online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and helping the client set the pace and topics of sessions. It aims to increase the client’s own understanding and confidence to make changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at how thoughts and behaviours affect mood and practical steps to change unhelpful patterns, which can help with anxiety, low mood and stress.Choosing an approach is usually a collaborative process. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and what has worked or not worked before. Together they will try methods and adjust them over time to find the best fit for the person’s needs.
Session arrangements are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online counselling helps fit sessions around work, study or family life because it removes travel and can be easier to schedule. Online meetings also make short check-ins or regular weekly sessions simpler to keep during busy weeks. Registered or accredited professionals can explain practical details and help decide which session format will work best for everyday routines.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem and relationship and intimacy concerns, among other areas such as trauma, parenting and workplace issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style combines client-centred conversation with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and psychodynamic ideas to look at thoughts, patterns and past experiences.
How much professional experience does she have?
Jessica has three years of professional work experience in the United Kingdom.
What credentials and location are shown?
She is a member of the BACP and based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are accepted as noted in her profile.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time; costs vary with location.
What do I need to do to start a first session?
Click the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.