Jessica Rigby, BACP
Jessica Rigby is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
About Jessica
Jessica Rigby is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She trained via a BACP-accredited Diploma of Higher Education and completed an extra year to gain a BA (Hons) in Person-Centred Counselling. Jessica has around five years of practical experience working with clients in the United Kingdom.
She came to counselling as a mature student and brings a broad range of life experience to sessions.
Background and approach
That background informs how she listens and asks questions. She is comfortable discussing topics such as sexuality, consensual non-monogamy, personality differences, anxiety and depression. Jessica practises in a warm, non-judgemental way.
Her style is friendly, inquisitive and caring. She does not hand out quick fixes; instead she helps people talk through their experience and find what feels right for them. Her approach is rooted in person-centred ideas, which means the client’s perspective guides the work.
She also uses solution-focused techniques to help identify small, practical steps that lead to change. Sessions tend to be conversational and grounded in what the client wants to achieve. People come to Jessica with a wide range of concerns including stress, trauma, relationship difficulties, grief, self-esteem issues, ADHD challenges, addictions and parenting strain.
She often supports those navigating intimacy, commitment and communication problems. Her breadth of focus also covers caregiver stress, chronic illness, body image and other life transitions.
Details from the counsellor's public professional profile · registration number listed
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| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 392221 | 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
Everything Jessica lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Self esteem
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Ways of working Jessica names
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How Jessica's Approaches Work Online
Client-centred therapy puts your experience at the heart of the work. The counsellor listens closely and follows what matters to you, helping you articulate feelings and priorities. This approach is helpful for people who want a supportive space to make sense of difficult experiences.Solution-focused therapy concentrates on small, practical steps that move you towards your goals. Sessions aim to identify strengths and achievable actions so progress can be tracked. This method suits people who want clear, short-term goals and tangible change.
Finding the right approach is part of the process and Jessica treats it as a collaboration. She will help you decide whether to focus more on exploring experience or on setting immediate steps, and can blend techniques to match your needs and preferences.
Online therapy offers flexibility for different routines and circumstances. Video calls enable face-to-face conversation when looking for a more personal connection. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a break at work. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for shorter check-ins or when writing feels more comfortable. These options make it easier to maintain regular contact and keep momentum between sessions.
Frequently asked
What kinds of issues does Jessica work with?
She supports a wide range of concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, addictions, self-esteem and parenting difficulties. Additional focus areas include intimacy, relationship problems, ADHD and body image.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is friendly, inquisitive and caring. She listens without judgement and helps people talk through their experience to find practical next steps.
What is Jessica's professional background?
She trained via a BACP-accredited Diploma of Higher Education and completed an extra year to gain a BA (Hons) in Person-Centred Counselling, with about five years of client work.
Where is Jessica based and how is she registered?
Jessica practises in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available online?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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