Jessica Elson, BACP
Jessica Elson welcomes people who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed or uncertain about their relationships and life changes.
About Jessica
Jessica Elson welcomes people who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed or uncertain about their relationships and life changes. She keeps sessions straightforward and calm. Jessica aims to help people talk through difficult feelings and work toward clearer next steps in life.
She uses a blend of approaches so sessions fit each person. That can mean focusing on current thoughts and behaviours, looking at how early attachment shapes present relationships, or using emotion-focused work to deepen connection with others.
Background and approach
The aim is practical change rather than labels. Jessica has four years of clinical experience in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She has supported people through grief, low self-esteem, anxiety and depression, stress, parenting strain, career changes and relationship and intimacy-related issues.
Her work also covers long-term health concerns such as chronic illness, cancer and caregiver stress. She helps people manage anger, guilt and shame, and practical problems like hoarding and communication breakdowns. Sessions are tailored to what each person needs right now.
People can expect a warm, non-judgemental space where the counsellor listens and offers practical ways to move forward. Jessica adapts techniques to match each person’s goals, whether that means short-term coping strategies or slower, deeper work on attachment and connection.
Details from the counsellor's public professional profile · registration number listed
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| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 408314 | March 2027 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
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
Everything Jessica lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Paranoia
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Ways of working Jessica names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Imago Relationship Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor lists and does not check training records.
How her approaches work online
Attachment-based work looks at how early bonds shape current relationships and emotional responses. Online sessions can help people notice recurring patterns and try different ways of connecting in everyday life. Client-centred counselling focuses on being heard and understood, with the therapist reflecting what a person says so they can find their own solutions. Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, explores thoughts and behaviours that keep problems going and offers practical steps to change them.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Jessica will discuss goals, try techniques and adapt the method if something is not helping. That collaborative process helps people find what fits their needs and preferences rather than following a single formula.
Offering video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging makes therapy easier to fit into busy lives. Video lets people use non-verbal cues, phone can be helpful when bandwidth is low, live chat and text messaging work well for short check-ins or when writing feels easier. These options increase flexibility and make it simpler to keep sessions regular when life is demanding.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems can Jessica help with?
She works with relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, self-esteem, depression, stress and anxiety. Additional areas include parenting strain, career concerns, chronic illness, caregiver stress and hoarding.
What style of therapy does she use?
Sessions draw on attachment-focused work, client-centred listening and cognitive behavioural techniques. Jessica mixes approaches to match what someone needs in the moment.
How much experience does she have?
Jessica has four years of experience working with a range of concerns in the United Kingdom. Her background includes supporting people with relationship issues, grief and long-term health challenges.
Is she registered with any professional body?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, often shown as BACP. Her practice is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are available for sessions?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and is provided through a subscription model. The subscription can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.