Jessica Townsend, BACP
Integrative person-centred counsellor for wellbeing
- Anxiety and stress
- Relationships and family
- Trauma and addiction
About Jessica Townsend
Jessica Townsend is an integrative, person-centred counsellor based in the United Kingdom who holds BACP accreditation - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. With seven years of professional practice, she adapts therapeutic models, skills, and techniques to match each individual's needs and circumstances.
Jessica places the therapeutic relationship at the centre of her work, offering an empathic and non-judgmental space where clients can explore thoughts and feelings. She believes counselling creates an opportunity to examine patterns, gain insight into emotions and behaviours, and identify practical resources for change. Her role is to support clients in clarifying concerns, addressing immediate issues, and uncovering habits that affect wellbeing and relationships.
Working integratively, Jessica draws on person-centred principles alongside psychodynamic awareness of how past experience influences present choices, and cognitive-behavioural strategies for addressing unhelpful thinking and behaviour. She is motivated to help people develop greater self-awareness and the tools needed to make different choices and fulfil their potential.
Her areas of experience include anxiety, stress, depression, bereavement and loss, self-esteem, trauma and abuse, addiction and substance-related concerns, relationship and family difficulties, post-traumatic stress, social anxiety, child-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting challenges, anger, career and coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, hoarding, jealousy, veteran and armed forces issues, obsessions and compulsions including OCD, phobias, postpartum depression, seasonal affective disorder, and self-harm.
Jessica places the therapeutic relationship at the centre of her work, offering an empathic and non-judgmental space where clients can explore thoughts and feelings. She believes counselling creates an opportunity to examine patterns, gain insight into emotions and behaviours, and identify practical resources for change. Her role is to support clients in clarifying concerns, addressing immediate issues, and uncovering habits that affect wellbeing and relationships.
Working integratively, Jessica draws on person-centred principles alongside psychodynamic awareness of how past experience influences present choices, and cognitive-behavioural strategies for addressing unhelpful thinking and behaviour. She is motivated to help people develop greater self-awareness and the tools needed to make different choices and fulfil their potential.
Her areas of experience include anxiety, stress, depression, bereavement and loss, self-esteem, trauma and abuse, addiction and substance-related concerns, relationship and family difficulties, post-traumatic stress, social anxiety, child-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting challenges, anger, career and coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, hoarding, jealousy, veteran and armed forces issues, obsessions and compulsions including OCD, phobias, postpartum depression, seasonal affective disorder, and self-harm.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
HoardingJealousyVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPhobiasPostpartum depressionSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harm
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Hypnotherapy Mindfulness Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Jessica Townsend have?
Jessica Townsend has seven years of professional experience.
Is Jessica Townsend a registered therapist?
Yes. She holds BACP accreditation, which is the credential listed for her professional affiliation.
In which languages does Jessica Townsend provide therapy?
Jessica provides therapy in English.
Where is Jessica Townsend located?
Jessica is based in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Jessica Townsend as my therapist?
You can work with Jessica through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Jessica Townsend work with international clients?
Jessica Townsend does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Jessica Townsend cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support
Jessica integrates several evidence-informed approaches to tailor care to each person's needs. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns of connection and security formed in relationships - it helps when difficulties in trust, intimacy, or repeated relational patterns are present. Client-Centred Therapy places the person's experience at the heart of the process, offering empathetic listening and unconditional positive regard so clients can explore and make sense of their feelings and choices. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) works with the links between thoughts, emotions, and behaviours, using practical strategies to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful habits.
Choosing the right approach is part of therapy itself. Jessica works collaboratively with clients and registered professionals to identify which methods best match a client's goals, preferences, and life situation, and she adapts the plan as progress unfolds. This collaborative process helps ensure the work feels relevant and manageable.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, access support from home or work, and maintain continuity of care when in-person meetings are difficult. For many people, the variety of formats supports consistent engagement and helps therapy remain accessible alongside everyday responsibilities.