- Person-centred approach
- Works with panic
- Support for grief
About Jessica
Jessica Dodd is a BACP counsellor working in the United Kingdom with five years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, low self-esteem and compassion fatigue. Her practice is also informed by work on attachment, body image, codependency and panic symptoms.
She uses person-centred ways of working as a base. That means sessions focus on listening and responding to what matters to each person. She also draws on other evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address patterns that keep distress going.
In sessions she talks with clients about thoughts, feelings and everyday reactions. Practical steps and short exercises are used when helpful, alongside reflective conversation. This can include managing panic attacks, easing social tension, or sorting out relationship communication problems.
Her approach prioritises pacing: people set the speed of progress and choose which topics to focus on. She pays attention to how early attachment or past hurt affects current choices and relationships. Work on grief, forgiveness, guilt and shame is offered in small, steady steps.
Jessica supports people dealing with life transitions such as divorce, pregnancy and childbirth, or shifts in life purpose. She also helps with workplace strain and compassion fatigue. To start, clients follow the site's matching process and then schedule a first session to see how the fit feels.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Person-centred work is a core element of her approach, which means sessions begin with careful listening and follow what the client brings. This helps people who feel anxious in social situations to name what feels hard and to take small, manageable steps forward.She also uses evidence-based techniques aimed at relieving anxiety and panic. These approaches include practical exercises for grounding and breathing, and simple cognitive strategies to reduce unhelpful thoughts. Such methods are often helpful for panic attacks, social tension and mood shifts.
Finding the best therapeutic approach is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively with each person to decide which methods suit their goals and preferences, and adjusts the plan as needed during work together.
If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the current session options before booking since the biography does not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around daily life, reduce travel and allow shorter check-ins when time is limited. Discussing practical arrangements early helps shape sessions that fit into your routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, low self-esteem and compassion fatigue, and related problems such as panic symptoms and attachment issues.
What is her style in sessions?
Sessions are person-centred and conversational, with listening first and practical steps added when useful to manage symptoms or improve communication.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of experience working with clients on anxiety, relationship difficulties and related concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is BACP and works in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Confirm the current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, then schedule a first session.