Jessica "Jess" Smith, BACP

3 years in practice

Jessica "Jess" Smith helps people who are feeling stressed, anxious, stuck after a breakup, or struggling with low self‑esteem.

License and registration

BACP: 405377 · expires February 2026
Years in practice: 3
Languages: English

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About Jessica

Jessica "Jess" Smith helps people who are feeling stressed, anxious, stuck after a breakup, or struggling with low self‑esteem. She also supports people with relationship and family concerns and those managing ADHD. Jess writes plainly and listens closely to understand what matters most to each person.

She aims for a calm, welcoming space where clients can talk without pressure. Sessions focus on what is happening now and how past patterns affect present life.

Background and approach

Jess adapts the pace to each person, using practical steps alongside deeper reflection. Her approach blends Jungian therapy with client‑centred and cognitive behavioural tools. That means attention to personal meaning and life stories, alongside ways to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours.

Mindfulness and emotionally focused ideas also shape sessions when useful. Jess has three years of practice and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She works with adults in the United Kingdom and conducts sessions in English.

People come to Jess for help with attachment and abandonment worries, communication and commitment problems, body image and identity concerns, and issues linked to autism or avoidant personality patterns. She also offers support around caregiving strain, separation and forgiveness as part of the wider picture. Therapy can be arranged for short or longer periods depending on need.

Jess guides each person to find practical changes and fresh perspectives, helping them move at a pace they can manage.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Jessica lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Self esteem
ADHD
Abandonment
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Avoidant personality
BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Emptiness
Family problems
Forgiveness
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Postpartum depression
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Approaches Jessica names

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Online support

Therapeutic approaches tailored for online work

Jess uses Jungian therapy and client‑centred methods alongside cognitive behavioural ideas to suit online formats. Jungian therapy looks at personal symbols and life stories to help people find meaning and shift long‑standing patterns. It can help when someone feels empty, stuck, or wants to make sense of recurring issues.

Client‑centred therapy puts the person’s experience at the heart of sessions. The therapist listens deeply and follows the client’s pace, which works well in video or text‑based contact. Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, offering concrete strategies for anxiety, stress and low self‑esteem.

Choosing the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Jess will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs and agree a path together. That collaborative plan can change as progress is made and priorities shift.

Online sessions offer different ways to connect. Video calls allow face‑to‑face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a quicker check‑in is needed. Live chat and text‑based messaging suit shorter reflections and ongoing support between sessions. These options give flexibility to fit therapy around work, family and daily life.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Jess commonly help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, low self‑esteem and ADHD. Additional focus areas include attachment, abandonment, body image, caregiving stress and issues related to autism and avoidant personality patterns.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is calm and client centred with a practical focus. She combines reflective work on personal meaning with hands‑on techniques to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours.

What is her background and experience?

She has three years of counselling experience working with adults. Her practice draws on Jungian ideas alongside cognitive behavioural and mindfulness approaches.

Where is she based and what credential does she hold?

She works in the United Kingdom and holds membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text‑based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

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