- Stress and anxiety
- Neurodivergent-affirming
- Social anxiety support
About Jemma
Jemma Brett is a counsellor registered with the BACP and has four years' experience working with adults in the United Kingdom. She regularly supports people with stress, anxiety, low mood and parenting challenges, and lists social anxiety and phobia among her focus areas.
She aims for straightforward, human conversations. Sessions are practical and down-to-earth, with space to talk through what is happening right now and how it affects daily life. Jemma draws on both her professional training and personal experience when supporting clients.
Her work pays attention to neurodivergent-affirming practice and how difference can affect everyday demands. This includes helping people who find social situations hard, who feel isolated, or who struggle with communication and attachment concerns.
Jemma also supports people facing life changes such as separation, caregiver stress, or shifts in identity. She can help with mood concerns, feelings of guilt or shame, and questions about life purpose and self-regard.
Her approach is collaborative and practical. In early sessions she and the client identify priorities and test small changes. Later work often focuses on patterns that keep unhelpful feelings going and on building ways of coping that fit into everyday routines.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
Jemma uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to structure sessions so they feel manageable. One common approach is practical problem-solving focused work, which breaks down specific worries and tests small changes to see what helps in daily life. This can suit people who want concrete steps to reduce stress and improve how they cope.Another useful approach involves working with patterns of thought and behaviour that keep anxiety and low mood going. This looks at unhelpful thinking and habits, and experiments with alternatives to reduce reactivity in social situations or when facing life changes.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods and adjust them together, so the plan fits preferences and needs rather than assuming one route from the start.
Please confirm available session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific online delivery types. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around busy lives, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when that suits the day. They also let people try talking without needing to attend in person, which some find helpful when social situations feel difficult.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Jemma works with stress, anxiety, low mood, parenting concerns and life changes, and lists social anxiety and phobia among her focus areas.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is down-to-earth and practical, with honest conversation and collaborative planning to try small changes between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of professional experience working with adults in the UK.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.