- Stress and anxiety
- CBT and DBT methods
- Social anxiety focus
About Jennifer
Jennifer Chigwende is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with five years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting pressures, low self-esteem and depression. Jennifer also focuses on social anxiety and phobia among other concerns.
Her approach begins by listening to each person's story and noticing their existing strengths. She encourages practical steps and small changes that fit into everyday life. Sessions tend to focus on clearer ways of thinking, managing strong emotions, and reducing avoidance of difficult situations.
Jennifer draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thinking and test new behaviours. She uses elements of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy when emotion regulation or distress tolerance skills are needed. Narrative therapy is another tool she offers to help people reframe life stories and make sense of painful events.
When trauma is part of the picture, Jennifer uses trauma-focused methods that prioritise safety and pacing. She works at a pace chosen by the person in front of her and checks in about how each step feels. The aim is to build practical skills while making space to process difficult memories.
People usually find sessions straightforward and matter-of-fact. To get started, the service asks for a short questionnaire and a first appointment is scheduled from there. Jennifer welcomes people from different backgrounds and has experience with multicultural concerns and adoption and foster-care issues.
How therapeutic methods work in online sessions
CBT helps people notice patterns of thinking and behaviour that keep anxiety and low mood going, and then test small alternatives through practical tasks and experiments. It is useful for panic, social anxiety and workplace stress. DBT teaches skills for managing intense emotions and reducing impulsive reactions, with clear exercises you can practise between sessions.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will discuss your goals and preferences and agree a plan together. That collaborative approach helps adjust techniques if something does not feel helpful.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm the available online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around daily life, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and remove travel time. Many people find it simpler to bring examples from their week directly into sessions and to practise skills in real time, even when meeting remotely.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self-esteem and depression, plus related areas such as social anxiety and phobia and workplace problems.
What is her therapy style?
She listens to your story and focuses on practical steps. Sessions use clear, behaviour-focused techniques alongside narrative approaches.
How much experience does she have?
Jennifer has five years of professional experience working in therapeutic roles in the UK.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients; check time differences and local regulations before booking.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to try a session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.