Jessica Russell, BACP

Jessica Russell uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people facing stress, anxiety and life changes. She focuses on practical support for self-esteem, confidence and motivation. Jessica also offers a calm space for LGBT concerns and relationship difficulties.

She has six years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Jessica approaches sessions with the view that each person knows their own story and brings strengths to the room. She helps people notice those strengths and use them to move forward.

In sessions she listens closely and works collaboratively to set small, achievable goals. Conversations centre on what is happening now and on steps a person can try between meetings. She pays attention to communication problems, feelings of guilt or shame, and isolation that often keep people stuck.

Jessica also supports people exploring sexuality, women's issues and workplace stress. Panic and panic attacks are addressed with practical coping strategies and short-term plans to manage symptoms. She aims for clear, straightforward tools people can use in daily life.

People can expect empathetic, focused sessions that balance understanding with action. The aim is to build confidence, improve coping and help someone find direction through change.

Approaches that guide online therapy

Jessica uses straightforward evidence-based techniques to address common difficulties. One approach focuses on practical coping strategies that teach tools for managing panic, anxiety and overwhelming stress. These strategies are about steps people can try between sessions to reduce symptoms and regain control.

Another approach helps build self-esteem and motivation through goal-setting and small behavioural changes. Sessions look at what a person already does well, then break bigger aims into manageable actions that build confidence over time.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options with each person and decide together what fits best. That collaborative process looks at the client's needs, goals and preferences, and can change as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to give practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits quick check-ins and text messaging supports regular, shorter contact. These options help people fit therapy around work, family life and other commitments.