- Years in practice
- 16
- Registration
- BACP
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Jessica
Jessica Cooke is a counsellor who uses a practical, person-focused style to help people navigate difficult times. She draws on years of front-line and independent practice experience to offer straightforward support for everyday struggles. Jessica communicates in plain language and aims to build trust from the first conversation.
With 16 years of experience, she has supported people dealing with stress, anxiety and depression. She also helps with relationship troubles, self-esteem, grief and parenting concerns.
Background and approach
Other areas she works with include sleep problems, anger, career worries, ADHD and compassion fatigue. Jessica combines client-centred ways of working with cognitive behavioural techniques and solution-focused tools. She adapts sessions to each person, matching approach and pace to what the person needs.
Sometimes the work is short and practical, and sometimes it requires more time to understand the deeper issues. Her approach is collaborative - she listens first and then suggests options to try together. Sessions can include talking through thoughts and behaviours, setting small goals, and trying new ways of responding to daily pressures.
She explains what each step is for and checks in about how it is going. People often contact her when life feels overwhelming or when they want clearer ways to manage change. Jessica aims to create a calm, respectful space where parents and others can talk openly and consider realistic next steps.
What Jessica works with
Everything Jessica lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Jessica helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Jessica lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How Jessica adapts therapeutic methods for online support
Client-Centred Therapy places the person at the heart of the work, with the therapist listening closely and following the individual's lead. This approach helps when someone needs an accepting space to talk through worries and make sense of their feelings. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and uses practical exercises to change patterns that cause distress; it is often useful for anxiety, low mood and sleep problems. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small achievable goals and on what is already working, making it helpful when someone wants quick, practical steps to feel better.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Jessica will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences and then suggest options to try together. The decision is collaborative, and approaches can be adjusted as the work progresses to better match what helps most.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can fit into a short break or use less bandwidth. Live chat and messaging are useful for quick check-ins, ongoing reflection and when writing feels easier than speaking. These options make therapy more flexible and fit into busy lives.
Questions people ask about Jessica
What kinds of issues does Jessica help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship troubles, self-esteem, grief, parenting concerns, sleep problems, anger, career worries and more.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centred and practical, combining listening with clear suggestions and techniques drawn from cognitive behavioural and solution-focused approaches.
How much experience does she have?
She has 16 years of experience working in both healthcare settings and independent practice.
What credentials and region are associated with her practice?
She holds BACP registration and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
In what formats are sessions offered?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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