Jessica Douglas, BACP

Jessica Douglas offers a practical, person-focused approach to psychotherapy. She aims to make space for people to tell their story in their own words and to work through what is happening for them. Jessica describes herself as human first and counsellor second, and she uses that stance to shape each session.

Jessica bases much of her work on Transactional Analysis while drawing on other evidence-based techniques to suit individual needs. Sessions are shaped around a clear plan agreed with the client, so people know whether they want a single session, a short block of work, or longer-term psychotherapy.

She believes therapy is a conversation between two people influenced by their life experiences. Jessica listens, reflects and asks questions with curiosity and care to help people make sense of difficult feelings and patterns.

Her practice addresses stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and depression, and also covers issues such as addiction, trauma and intimacy-related concerns. She also supports people dealing with parenting strain, career worries, mood disorders including bipolar, ADHD, and the isolation that can come with life changes.

Sessions are offered during core daytime hours with some evening and weekend slots by request. Jessica follows the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy framework and will discuss the likely length and aims of therapy during the initial planning meeting.

Practical therapeutic techniques for online therapy

Jessica primarily uses Transactional Analysis, which helps people understand patterns in how they think, feel and relate to others; it is useful for relationship difficulties, communication problems and unhelpful behavioural cycles. She also makes use of other evidence-based therapeutic techniques to tailor work for issues such as anxiety, depression, panic and mood disorders, choosing methods that suit the person's goals and situation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist will work collaboratively with the client to identify which techniques fit best, discuss aims and agree a plan that can change as progress is made. This means clients help shape what happens in sessions from the outset.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls are good for a fuller face-to-face style conversation, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins, and live chat or text sessions suit people who prefer writing or need greater flexibility during the day. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives while keeping the focus on steady, goal-oriented work.