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Jill Chism

Jill Chism, BACP

Counsellor - Anxiety and relationship concerns

United Kingdom

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Credentials
BACP
Registration
BACP, United Kingdom / 412423
Experience
3 years
Languages
English
Location
United Kingdom
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Relationship issues
  • Self esteem

About Jill

Jill Chism is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has three years of professional experience. She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy-related issues, self-esteem concerns, coping with life changes and depression. Sessions are conducted in English and she practises in the United Kingdom.

Jill spent four years in training before starting clinical work. Her practice includes helping people with everyday challenges like sleep, diet and self-image. She also supports people dealing with attachment issues, body image and communication problems. Additional areas she addresses include chronic illness and pain, caregiver stress, cancer-related concerns, and eating and food-related issues.

In sessions Jill helps people talk through what is worrying them. She focuses on building straightforward ways to manage stress and anxiety. Conversations often cover practical steps that can be used between meetings to improve day-to-day coping. She pays attention to how relationships and past patterns affect current difficulties.

Jill also works with people who identify with avoidant or dependent personality patterns, and those facing separation or divorce. She offers help around commitment and codependency issues, and supports people adjusting to big life changes. Her background includes experience with Autism and Asperger Syndrome related concerns.

People meet Jill to set clear goals and try out small changes in thinking and behaviour. She describes the first meeting as an opportunity to agree on priorities and what to try next. The practical focus is on short, manageable steps rather than sweeping plans.

How therapeutic approaches are used online

Many people find practical, evidence-based techniques helpful when dealing with anxiety or relationship difficulties. Cognitive approaches focus on spotting unhelpful thoughts and trying different ways of thinking to reduce worry and improve mood. Behavioural techniques encourage small, manageable actions that build confidence over time and help with avoidance or social worry.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jill will use a collaborative process to decide which techniques suit each person, based on their goals, preferences and how they respond in the first sessions. She reviews progress and adjusts plans where needed so sessions remain useful and relevant.

The therapist's biography does not list specific online formats, so please confirm session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow short check-ins when needed. They can also suit people who prefer not to use video or who need a quieter, more flexible way to connect with a therapist.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Family conflictsDepression

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityJealousyLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

3+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of issues does Jill work with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, as well as self-esteem, coping with life changes and depression.

How would she describe her approach in sessions?

Her style focuses on practical conversation and clear steps to manage stress and anxiety, with attention to relationships and patterns that affect current problems.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Jill has three years of professional work experience following four years of study.

What are her credentials and where does she practise?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients book with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

What formats are available for sessions?

Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees and starting steps handled?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To get started, use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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