Jennifer "Jen" Somerville, BACP
Compassionate counsellor for parenting challenges
Book with Jennifer- Years in practice
- 8
- Registration
- BACP
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Family conflicts
- Focus
- Grief
About Jennifer
Jennifer "Jen" Somerville offers help for parents dealing with grief, addiction, family conflict and big life changes. She keeps sessions straightforward and practical, offering a calm space to talk through what is worrying you. Jen speaks plainly and aims to make therapy feel manageable for busy people and carers.
Jen trained as a counsellor and has practised since 2018. She uses an integrative approach, which means person-centred work is at the heart of her practice.
Background and approach
That core belief is that the client knows their life best, and the counsellor helps them find their way through issues. When helpful, Jen draws on other counselling methods alongside person-centred work. She tailors the mix to the person and situation rather than relying on a single method.
This practical flexibility suits people facing a range of challenges from parenting stress to bereavement and addiction. She has supported people with parenting and adoption concerns, student-related issues, homelessness and addiction, and loss including child loss and palliative care situations. Jen also works with caregivers facing ongoing stress, and with people coping with chronic illness or workplace strain.
Sessions are offered in several formats to suit different needs, including video calls, phone, live chat and text-based messaging. Jen sees adults and young people and uses short or longer-term counselling depending on what people find helpful. Jen is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
She works in English and does not accept international clients.
What Jennifer works with
Everything Jennifer lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Jennifer helps people with.
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Coping with life changes
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Narcissism
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-love
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Practical therapeutic approaches for online support
Jen primarily works from a person-centred stance, which means sessions start with the client's priorities and feelings. This approach helps people feel heard and clearer about what they want to change, which can be useful for parenting stress, grief or life transitions.Alongside that core, Jen uses other evidence-based techniques where they fit the situation. These methods might include structured talking methods to address addictive behaviour or focused work to manage feelings of guilt and shame. Each technique is chosen to tackle a specific problem rather than used for its own sake.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client will discuss goals, try approaches and adapt as needed so the work feels relevant and realistic. This partnership helps people choose short or longer-term counselling that fits their needs.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people read facial cues and have a fuller conversation, while phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging can suit brief updates, day-to-day reflection or when typing feels easier than speaking. These options make it easier to fit counselling around caring duties, work and other commitments.
Questions people ask about Jennifer
What kinds of problems does Jen help with?
Jen supports people with addictions, parenting concerns, family conflict, grief and coping with life changes. She also works with issues such as caregiver stress, chronic illness, workplace difficulties and isolation.
How would she describe her way of working?
Her core approach is person-centred counselling, which focuses on the client's experience and goals. She integrates other counselling methods as needed to suit each person's situation.
How much experience does she have?
Jen has eight years of counselling experience, having practised since 2018 and worked with a wide range of issues including bereavement, addiction and student-related challenges.
What are her professional credentials and region?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What formats of online therapy does she offer?
Therapy can be delivered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and practical needs.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time and cost varies by location and therapist availability. To begin, choose the Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire.
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