Jody Lumley, BACP

Jody Lumley helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and addiction. She supports those facing self-esteem issues, anger, intimacy concerns, bipolar difficulties, ADHD and career-related strain. Jody is named up front because she wants people to know who they would be talking to. She holds BACP accreditation, which she uses to guide her practice in the United Kingdom.

Her way of working is warm and person-focused. Sessions centre on what matters most to the individual. Jody listens for the practical problems beneath upsetting emotions and helps people find steps they can try between meetings.

She draws on cognitive behavioural techniques to notice patterns of thought and behaviour that keep problems going. She also uses psychodynamic ideas to look at how past experiences shape present reactions. Mindfulness tools are used to help people settle their attention and manage distress in the moment.

Jody has nine years of experience with a wide range of concerns, including complex trauma, workplace stress and issues linked to neurodiversity such as autism and ADHD. Her background includes work with emergency services staff and people affected by domestic violence, bereavement and major life changes.

In sessions she aims to create a non-judgemental space where thoughts and feelings can be spoken about openly. Therapy is collaborative - she helps people set realistic goals and checks progress regularly. People can expect practical ideas alongside opportunities to make sense of painful experiences.

How Jody’s approaches work online

Jody commonly uses client-centred work to build trust and make sure the sessions follow the person’s priorities. That approach means the counsellor listens carefully and helps the person shape the pace and topics of therapy.

She also draws on cognitive behavioural therapy, which looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and offers practical strategies to reduce anxiety, low mood and unhelpful habits. Mindfulness techniques are offered to help people notice their experience and calm their attention in stressful moments.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Jody will discuss goals and preferences and help decide which methods fit best. That collaborative process means plans can be adjusted as needs change.

Online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation from different locations, phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text messaging suit quick check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options increase flexibility and help people keep continuity of care even when schedules shift.