Jessica Russell

Jessica Russell is a counsellor with six years of practice in the United Kingdom. She holds BACP registration, which she uses to guide professional work. Jessica focuses on stress, anxiety, LGBT matters, relationship difficulties, and boosting self-esteem and motivation.

Her starting point is simple: people know their own stories best. She aims to create a space where clients can name what is hard and build on personal strengths. Sessions are practical and down-to-earth, with a focus on small, achievable steps towards change.

Jessica draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help with panic attacks, communication problems, feelings of guilt and shame, and isolation or loneliness. She also supports people who are reassessing life purpose, sexuality, or workplace pressures. Conversations tend to centre on what is happening now and what can be tried next.

Clients can expect a collaborative approach that balances listening with practical strategies. Jessica encourages experimentation with new habits and ways of thinking so progress can be noticed between meetings. Her style is encouraging and straightforward, aimed at helping people regain confidence and a clearer sense of direction.

If someone wishes to begin, they will be guided through a short matching process and then offered scheduling options. Sessions use a cancellable subscription model, and practical details are confirmed when booking.

Evidence-based methods and online working

Jessica uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions in clear, practical ways. Cognitive-style approaches help people notice and reframe unhelpful thoughts, supporting work on anxiety, panic and self-criticism. Behavioural strategies focus on gradual exposure to difficult situations and building new routines, which can reduce avoidance and increase confidence.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify which techniques fit their goals, preferences and day-to-day life. That may mean trying different ways of working and adjusting plans as progress is made.

If you are considering online therapy, check the session options when booking to confirm how meetings are held. Many people find remote sessions easier to fit into their schedules, allowing shorter commutes and simpler access around work or family commitments. Others value being able to continue therapy during periods of relocation or travel. Discussing practicalities at the first meeting helps shape a plan that suits individual needs and keeps therapy useful and manageable.