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Jennifer "Jen" Somerville, BACP

Jennifer "Jen" Somerville supports people dealing with addictions, grief, parenting strains and major life changes.

Addictions
Family conflicts
Grief
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About Jennifer

Jennifer "Jen" Somerville supports people dealing with addictions, grief, parenting strains and major life changes. She also helps with family conflict, workplace stress and issues around self-worth. Jen presents herself in a calm, plain way and aims to make it easy to talk about difficult things.

Jen has practised as a counsellor since 2018 and holds BACP registration, which she lists as a professional affiliation. Her core approach is person-centred, which means she treats each person as the expert on their own life and listens first to what matters to them.

Background and approach

She blends other evidence-based techniques when they suit a person's situation. She works with adults and young people and has an extra qualification for supporting younger clients. Her caseload has included caregiving stress, chronic illness and pain, bereavement, pregnancy and childbirth issues, and the fallout from relationship breakdown.

She has also supported people coping with guilt, shame, isolation and questions of life purpose. Sessions can be short term or longer depending on needs. Jen offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging as ways to connect.

Costs vary with location and are arranged through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, a prospective client completes a short matching questionnaire and then schedules sessions according to therapist availability. This simple start helps match practical concerns with the right style of support.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	394024	August 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

Cost Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.

Focus areas and approaches

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Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Jen primarily uses a person-centred way of working, which focuses on listening and building understanding. This approach helps people talk through what matters to them and find their own solutions. She also draws on other evidence-based techniques when appropriate, selecting tools that fit a person's goals and the issue at hand.

When exploring which techniques to use Jen treats the choice as collaborative. She will talk with the person about what feels useful and try short approaches to see what helps. Together they agree on goals and adapt methods as progress is made or circumstances change.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues matter. Phone sessions suit shorter check-ins or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging can fit into busy days and let people send thoughts between meetings. These options make it easier to fit counselling around work, study and family life.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does Jen work with?

She supports people facing addictions, grief, parenting challenges and coping with life changes. Additional areas include workplace issues, caregiving stress and chronic illness.

How would you describe her counselling style?

Her approach is person-centred at its core, listening to the person first and tailoring the work to their needs. She mixes in other evidence-based techniques where they help.

How long has she been practising?

Jen has eight years of experience and has been a qualified counsellor since 2018. That background includes work with students, young people and adults.

Where is she based and what professional listing does she have?

She practises in the United Kingdom and lists BACP as her professional affiliation.

Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?

Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

Sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are sessions charged?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

What do I need to do to get started?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.