- Family and parenting
- Compassionate listener
- Practical coping tools
About Jessica
Jessica Harris welcomes people looking for practical, down-to-earth support with family and parenting concerns and related stresses. She writes plainly and listens carefully to what matters most to each person. She aims to make sessions feel like a steady, respectful conversation where problems are named and next steps are clear.
With three years of professional experience in the United Kingdom, Jessica works with anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and relationship worries. She also supports people dealing with life changes, parenting strain and issues connected to LGBT identities. Her approach is flexible and adjusts to each person’s needs rather than using the same plan for everyone.
Jessica draws on client-centred ways of working, which put the person’s priorities front and centre, and on cognitive behavioural ideas to help spot unhelpful thinking and try new behaviours. She also uses psychodynamic ideas to look at past patterns that may still affect day-to-day life. Sessions combine listening, practical tools and reflection so people can try small changes between meetings.
She describes her style as respectful, sensitive and compassionate. Jessica aims to tailor conversations and any agreed plan to what feels most useful for the individual. She acknowledges that starting therapy takes courage and offers calm, steady support through that first step.
Jessica is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Sessions are carried out in English and she accepts international clients, with arrangements to be confirmed when booking.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centred Therapy puts your priorities at the heart of each session. The therapist listens closely, reflects what she hears and helps you set the topics to work on. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing small behaviour changes to see what helps in daily life. Psychodynamic ideas look at patterns from the past that may influence current feelings and relationships, giving time to notice repeating themes.Choosing the right approach is usually a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with you about your goals and preferences, then try methods that feel most useful. Expectations and methods can be reviewed together as work continues so the plan fits the person rather than the other way around.
If you are thinking about online sessions, please confirm which formats are offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example, sessions remove travel time and can be arranged around work or childcare. It can also allow a quieter check-in when you need a shorter conversation or an option that does not require being on camera. Registered or accredited professionals, including therapists using these approaches, often find online ways to keep therapy practical and focused on the goals you set.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
Jessica works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship worries, self-esteem and parenting-related strain, among other concerns such as trauma, sexuality and workplace issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is respectful and compassionate, focusing on a person-centred conversation that also uses practical techniques to change unhelpful thinking and behaviour.
What is her background and experience?
She has three years of professional experience in the United Kingdom supporting people with a range of personal and family concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
Jessica is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and works from the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be held in other languages or countries?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients; practical arrangements should be confirmed when scheduling.
Which session formats are available?
If you are considering working together, please confirm current session formats before booking so you know what is offered and how sessions are arranged.
How are sessions paid for and what about cost?
Session cost varies with location and therapist availability; therapy is provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.