JD Counselling
Jennifer Doherty
Counsellor
My approach to counselling
I offer a warm, supportive style, using theory and techniques from the person-centred approach which allows clients to talk about anything that's on their mind and find the answers that feel right for them. My practice focuses on helping individuals heal, recover, change and grow.
I work with adults on a one to one basis, on the telephone, online, or in person at my therapy room located between Bournemouth and Poole.
If there is anything you need to know, please reach out to me, I’d love to hear from you. I’m here to help you decide if I’m the right fit for you.
Contact me via the secure and confidential form.
How can counselling help?
Counselling is a place for you to feel safe and supported while you talk about what's important to you, feel your feelings, share your experiences and explore your emotions. By talking about how you truly think and feel, you may get to know yourself in a new and different way. This awareness can lead to meaningful change, promote healing, support emotional wellbeing and a move toward authenticity.
You may discover new aspects of yourself, acknowledge unhelpful beliefs, gain acceptance, increase self-worth or learn to trust yourself. You could gain valuable insight into traumatic or abusive experiences and develop a deeper sense of understanding and perspective. This could help you to manage emotions differently, cope with difficult situations better or be able to make decisions easier.
Ready to take the next step? I’m here to support you, schedule a free consultation today
JD Counselling services
Bereavement counselling
Clients often describe feeling lost and overwhelmed when they come for bereavement counselling. My sessions are warm and supportive, allowing clients to explore feelings, navigate the unpredictability of grieving, find relief and regain a sense of calm. I can provide a safe space for you to feel your feelings.
I have 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
Clients often use sessions to explore personal relationships in order to gain a deeper understanding of themselves and what they truly need. Counselling is a private and personal experience and provides a safe, non-judgemental space for you to talk about whatever is important to you.
For clients seeking counselling to heal from the effects of trauma, abuse or unhealthy relationships, I offer a trauma-informed approach to support recovery, develop self-compassionate thinking and help regain a sense of safety.
During my Counselling Diploma placement at the Herts Women’s Centre, I completed specialised training focused on domestic abuse.
How many sessions will I need?
There is no fixed amount, and no limit to the number of sessions you can have, initially 6 sessions is advised, but it's your therapy and you can decide when you feel counselling has met your needs. Some clients prefer every week or fortnight, others schedule a session when needed. 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..
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.
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 saw the transformative power of support and understanding in my employment in outplacement services, noticing how people change and grow through life’s challenges. 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 and supporting them as they move toward healing and self-discovery.
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 hold certification in NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) 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
You can call me on 07598 109 811 or send your enquiry and I will reply by email. If you would like a call back, please let me know the best days/times to call you.
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 £55
Single Session Therapy (SST)
- 90-minute session £120
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 counselling sessions in person at my therapy room at The Consulting Centre located between Bournemouth and Poole, Dorset.
Telephone sessions and online counselling sessions are available to all clients.
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