JD Counselling
Jennifer Doherty
Counsellor
My approach to counselling
Just talking about your feelings could be helpful. I offer a warm, supportive style and use the person-centred counselling approach, exploring how the world is for you and how you feel. We work with what's important to you and at your pace to find the answers that feel right for you. I make no assumptions about you or your life, I accept you for who you are. My practice focuses on helping individuals heal, recover, change and grow.
I work online and on the telephone with clients throughout the UK, and in person at my therapy room located between Bournemouth and Poole, Dorset,
You can contact me via the secure and confidential form.
How can counselling help?
Through counselling you may start to know and understand yourself in a new or different way, make meaningful changes and a move toward being authentically you.
You could discover new aspects of yourself, gain acceptance, increase self-worth or learn to trust yourself. You might get valuable insight into traumatic or abusive experiences, get a deeper sense of understanding or gain a different perspective. This could help you to manage emotions differently, cope with difficult situations better or be able to make decisions easier.
If you're ready to take the next step, book a free introductory call today
JD Counselling services
Bereavement counselling
If you're feeling overwhelmed, counselling can be a place to feel heard and understood, to find relief and regain a sense of calm. Grief is unpredictable and there is no "right" way.
I've been a volunteer counsellor at St Joseph’s Hospice Bereavement Service in Hackney counselling clients bereaved by suicide, sudden loss and long-term illness.
Relationships, abuse and trauma
Counselling is a private and personal experience, you can talk about whatever is important to you. Sessions are a confidential, non-judgemental space to gain a deeper understanding of yourself and what you truly need.
It can be helpful to talk about the effects of trauma, abuse or unhealthy relationships. Using a trauma-informed approach I can support you to develop self-compassionate thinking and to regain a sense of safety.
As a volunteer counsellor at the Herts Women’s Centre, I completed specialised training focused on all aspects of domestic abuse.
How many sessions will I need?
This is something we can discuss and agree in the first session and then review if needed. There is no fixed amount and no limit to the number of sessions you can have. With a link to my online availability, you can schedule, amend or cancel bookings at your convenience.
Confidentiality
All our sessions are bound by the Confidentiality Policy except when there is an immediate risk of harm that could only be avoided by disclosure or legal compliance. If this occurs, I will discuss possible disclosure with you and seek your consent when possible.
JD Counselling is registered with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO). Personal data is handled in line with UK GDPR, DPA 2018 and insurance requirements.
Get in touch.
I’m here to help you decide if I’m the right fit for you. Set up a 15 minute free call to tell me what brings you to counselling and what you feel you need, I can answer your questions and let you know about me and my services.
It is useful for you to have a sense of who I am and what I can offer, so that you can decide if it's what you're looking for. If you feel that it doesn’t meet your needs, I can signpost you to an appropriate individual or support organisation.
Click below to book your call in my diary or contact me via the secure and confidential form
Frequently asked questions
It’s a talking therapy, providing you with dedicated time in a respectful, confidential space in which you might feel safe enough to talk about your experiences and feelings to alleviate emotional distress, conflict or overwhelm. Counselling is self-development work, a journey of self-discovery, toward healing acceptance, growth and change.
Based on theory developed by psychologist Carl Rogers, person-centred theory suggests that people naturally strive for fulfilment and to reach their true potential. Our therapeutic alliance - how we work together in counselling sessions - should be based on equality, respect and trust, offering you empathy, unconditional acceptance and genuineness, creating a supportive and non-judgmental space for you.
Sessions might include exploring unconscious patterns of thought and behaviours, challenging beliefs or undertaking inner child work. Whatever feels appropriate, we can adjust to align with what you feel you need, to enable long-term healing and move you toward being your authentic self.
Sessions focus on what is significant to you, the agenda is flexible to accommodate changes in your priorities. Certain topics fall outside my professional expertise for providing counselling support, in such cases I can direct you to appropriate resources or support services.
You can have your counselling sessions in person in Branksome, on the telephone or online. all sessions are 50 minutes. Short term counselling is useful for a here and now problem and longer-term counselling to explore in-depth issues.
I offer a 90 minute single session (SST) for a specific issue and outcome, by appointment only, please contact me with your enquiry.
I will provide you with a link to my online calendar for you to book your sessions at your convenience.
You always have the right to end counselling whenever you want to.
About me
I was always interested in people, so it felt inevitable that I was drawn to become a counsellor. I noticed that with support and understanding, people change and grow through life’s challenges, and after experiencing the positive effects of counselling in my own life I was inspired to pursue a career helping others find their strength and resilience.
I have a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and am an accredited registrant with The National Counselling Society (NCPS); a national professional body and adhere to their Code of Ethical Standards and Conduct including undertaking regular supervision, self-reflection and continuous professional development.
I am an NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) practitioner and have completed training in Inner Child Work and Attachment Theory, which I can integrate into sessions to support healing and personal growth.
Want to know more? Feel free to reach out, I’m happy to answer your questions.
Contact me
All enquires are usually answered within 24 hours.
All contact is strictly confidential and uses secure phone and email services.
Fees & availability
Face to face, Telephone and Online (Zoom) counselling sessions
- 50-minute session £55
Availability:
- Monday 12pm – 7pm
- Tuesday 9am – 12pm, 2pm – 7pm
- Wednesday 9am – 12pm, 2pm – 7pm
- Thursday 9am – 12pm, 2pm – 7pm
- Friday 9am – 2pm
My location
The Consulting Centre, located between Bournemouth and Poole, Dorset.
Telephone sessions and online counselling sessions are also available to all clients.
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