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JD Counselling

BOURNEMOUTH AND POOLE, DORSET AND ACROSS THE UK

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Welcome to

JD Counselling


How can counselling help?

Counselling could be helpful if you feel you need to explore the thoughts and feelings you are experiencing. It can help to move you forward from feeling that you are not being your true self, feel confused or conflicted, stuck or lost, unheard or invisible, worthless or helpless, overwhelmed by your feelings or are struggling to make decisions.

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.

If you feel there is something you need to talk about, contact me via the secure and confidential form.

Hello, I’m Jennifer

I’m a person-centred counsellor with a holistic approach to therapy and a down-to-earth manner. I accept you for who you are and my aim is for you to feel heard, valued and understood by supporting you through challenging times and emotional difficulties with kindness and empathy.

I can offer support with whatever issue is significant to you, including bereavement, relationship issues. experiences of abuse, trauma and unhealthy patterns. Maybe you don't quite know why you feel you need counselling and that's ok too, we can start and see where we go.

All the work promotes self awareness and moving you toward becoming your authentic self.

I work with individuals over 18 on a one to one basis, on the telephone, online, or in person at my therapy room located between Bournemouth and Poole.



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My counselling services

Bereavement counselling

If you are finding it difficult to cope after a bereavement, I can offer you a confidential, non-judgemental space in which to talk about your thoughts and feelings, acknowledge the impacts of your loss and navigate the the unpredictability of grieving. I have knowledge and experience of supporting clients following death after illness, traumatic loss and bereavement by suicide.

Relationships

If you need to talk about relationships, patterns or partners, we can work together to explore what influences your thinking and behaviour, choices, attachment styles, or people pleasing tendencies. By recognising your current patterns you may be able to introduce changes and choices.

I can support you with impacts of domestic abuse, unhealthy relationships or narcissistic abuse, focusing on recovery, developing self-worth and working toward long term emotional healing.

What can I get from counselling?

Counselling can facilitate transformational change on a fundamental level. By exploring your thoughts and feelings you may gain insight, discover previously unrecognised aspects of yourself, manage emotions differently, learn to trust yourself, cope with difficult situations better, increase your self-worth, and move toward being your authentic self. You may get to know and understand yourself in a new and different way.

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..

Contact me to set up a 15 minute free call to tell me what brings you to counselling and what you feel you need, and I can let you know about me and my services, and answer any questions you may have.

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.


Frequently asked questions

What is counselling?

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.

What does “person-centred” mean?

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.

IS IT JUST TALKING ABOUT FEELINGS?

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.

What can I talk about?

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.

How can we work together?

You can have your sessions in person in Branksome, on the telephone or online.

I offer a 90 minute single session (SST) for a specific issue and outcome, short term counselling for a here and now problem and longer-term counselling to explore in-depth issues.

Sessions can be 50 minutes, or 75 if you feel you need a little longer.

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 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.

My experience includes volunteering as a counsellor at the Herts Women’s Centre, providing support for a wide range of issues, and as a volunteer counsellor with St Joseph’s Hospice Bereavement Service in Hackney, receiving specialised training and working extensively with clients bereaved by suicide, sudden loss, and long-term illness.

In 2018, I established my private practice, JD Counselling.

Contact me

Use this form to arrange a free introductory call or find out more.

All enquires are usually answered within 24 hours and 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 £50
  • 75-minute session £75


Single Session Therapy (SST)

  • 90-minute session £120
  • Including preparation session

Availability:

  • Monday 12pm – 7pm
  • Tuesday 9am – 12pm, 2pm – 7pm
  • Wednesday 9am – 12pm, 2pm – 7pm
  • Thursday 9am – 12pm, 2pm – 7pm
  • Friday 9am – 2pm

My location

I offer one-to-one online and telephone counselling sessions, as well as face to face sessions at my therapy room at The Consulting Centre located between Bournemouth and Poole, Dorset.

Kind words from clients

“Whatever you are struggling with in life Jennifer will be by your side and work through it with you. She listens with enormous patience, empathy and kindness. She’s down to earth & unstuffy. Working with her is invariably changing my life for the better, by laying healthy foundations within myself and strong foundations to build my future on.”

(2024)

“I was given a space that was non-judgemental, supportive, and respectful. Being a woman of colour, I was very conscious of the cultural differences between us and how that might impact the work, however, Jennifer was empathetic and spoke to this difference from a place of curiosity and respect.

She enabled me to find my way through this process and supported me through it. I highly value the work I have been able to do with her, for myself.”

(2024)

"We worked through many patterns and behaviours that I had struggled with for years and it was so easy to talk to her, she sat with me through my most difficult moments and I always felt safe and listened to.

I can say with my hand on my heart that she has helped me to change my life and take control where I needed to. I can’t recommend her enough.”

(2023)

“Jen has helped me to feel safe to be truly authentic within my journey. She listened when I needed someone there to share my feelings. I couldn’t have asked for a better therapist, she truly understands what it takes, and I will be forever grateful for her support.”

(2022)

“A session is like talking to a friend, but learning about yourself at the same time. One day she told me that I had all the answers, and this is true! She will just help you finding them."


(2019)

“You made it all make sense when it really didn’t!

Thank you for all your support.”

(2019)

“Jennifer is a kind, approachable, caring and understanding person. She always has your best interests at heart and acts as a great support system when needed. I would highly recommend.”

(2018)

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