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Jessica Reed

Jessica Reed, NCPS

Counsellor - anxiety and relationships

United Kingdom

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Credentials
NCPS
Registration
NCPS, United Kingdom / NCS17-05710
Experience
5 years
Languages
English
Location
United Kingdom
  • Attachment-based work
  • Mindfulness practices
  • Psychodynamic thinking

About Jessica

Jessica Reed NCPS is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with five years of experience. She works with people who bring stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, as well as issues around self-esteem and motivation. Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

Jessica uses conversation and reflective listening to help people sort out what matters to them. She leans on attachment-based ideas to look at how past relationships affect present life. Mindfulness techniques are used to help people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being overwhelmed by them.

Her psychodynamic experience supports exploring long-standing patterns that show up in work, relationships and self-image. Somatic elements are included for those who notice tension or body sensations alongside their emotions. Jessica aims to match discussion and practical work to each person’s preferences and needs.

Clients can expect clear, direct conversation about goals and steps to take between sessions. She discusses patterns, triggers and coping strategies in straightforward language. Practical exercises, short mindfulness practices and reflective homework are common tools used in sessions.

Jessica trained to the NCPS standard and brings five years of clinical practice in a range of settings. She encourages people to try a first session and see how the approach fits. To begin, clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule an initial appointment.

How her approaches translate to online sessions

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns that formed in early relationships and shows how those patterns turn up now. In online work this can help with trust, closeness and communication problems by naming familiar dynamics and trying different ways of relating.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple awareness practices to notice thoughts, body sensations and feelings. Online sessions often include short guided practices and homework you can try between appointments to build tolerance for difficult moments.

Psychodynamic ideas support understanding repeated patterns that affect mood, relationships and self-image. Talking through these patterns in sessions can reveal connections between past and current difficulties and suggest new ways to respond.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jessica will discuss your goals, what has helped or not helped before, and your preferences. Together you decide which methods to try and how to pace the work so it fits your life.

The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting therapy around work, family or study, and avoiding travel time. If you need shorter check-ins or prefer audio over video, mention that when you book so options can be discussed. Confirm the available session formats before scheduling to be sure they match your needs.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemADHD

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMoney and financial issuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyMindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, plus self-esteem, motivation, grief and trauma-related issues.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Sessions combine conversation, reflective listening and practical exercises such as mindfulness and short between-session tasks.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has five years of professional practice working with a range of emotional and relational issues.

What credentials and location apply?

She holds NCPS and practices in the United Kingdom.

Can I work with her if I live abroad?

Yes, she accepts international clients and offers sessions in English.

Which session formats are offered?

Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current online and in-person options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

What do I need to do to get started?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Jessica ReedNCPS

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