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Jody Simpson, BACP

Jody Simpson is a counsellor who uses a person-centred approach to help people manage stress, anxiety and low mood.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Self esteem
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About Jody

Jody Simpson is a counsellor who uses a person-centred approach to help people manage stress, anxiety and low mood. She draws on a mix of practical therapies to support clearer thinking and stronger relationships. Jody works from the United Kingdom and communicates in English.

She creates a calm space where clients can talk through worries without judgement. Sessions focus on what matters now - practical steps and understanding patterns that keep problems going.

Background and approach

Jody aims to help people feel more able to cope and make choices they can live with. Jody combines client-centred work with cognitive behavioural ideas to spot and change unhelpful thinking. She also uses emotionally-focused techniques to look at how attachments and feelings shape relationships.

This mix supports issues such as communication problems, commitment worries and attachment concerns. Her experience covers a wide range of common difficulties, including grief, parenting strain, anger and family problems. She has also worked with themes like abandonment, dissociation, guilt and shame, and coping after disaster.

Jody has six years of professional experience and is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Recently she completed an additional three years of study in Transactional Analysis psychotherapy. Her approach is collaborative and practical, helping people find small changes that add up.

To begin, she asks clients to reflect on goals and then tailors sessions to suit how they prefer to work, whether that is talking through feelings, setting short-term goals or practising new ways of communicating.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	391196	October 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.

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Jody lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Depression
Coping with life changes
LGBT
Family conflicts
Grief
Parenting issues
Anger management
Abandonment
Attachment issues
Avoidant personality
Caregiver issues and stress
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Emptiness
Family problems
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Money and financial issues
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Phobias
Post-traumatic stress
Self-love
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues

Ways of working Jody names

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Practical approaches for online counselling and relationship work

Jody uses client-centred therapy to provide a supportive space where the person leads the pace and topics. This approach helps people feel heard and clarifies what they want to change. She also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing small behaviour changes to reduce anxiety and low mood.

The right approach often becomes clearer after a few sessions. Jody works collaboratively to decide which methods fit a person's goals and preferences. Together they review progress and adjust the focus, mixing talking, practical exercises and short-term goals as needed.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy lives. Video calls let people read facial cues and have richer conversations. Phone sessions suit those with low bandwidth or who prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging are useful for shorter check-ins, ongoing support or when someone needs to reflect in writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caring responsibilities and daily routines, while keeping work and home life more manageable.

Frequently asked

What problems does this counsellor help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strains and low self-esteem, plus grief, parenting and anger.

What style of therapy does she use?

Jody blends client-centred work with cognitive behavioural ideas and emotionally-focused techniques to suit each person.

How long has she been practising?

She has six years of professional experience and has completed an additional three years of study in Transactional Analysis psychotherapy.

Where is the counsellor based and what credential does she hold?

She practises in the United Kingdom and is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.

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

Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

Which online session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How are sessions paid for?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start therapy with this counsellor?

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