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JD Counselling

Poole and BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET AND ACROSS THE UK

Jennifer Doherty Counsellor

I provide counselling by telephone and video call for clients all across the UK. Based in Dorset, I offer in person counselling for those located in the Bournemouth and Poole area. Appointments are usually weekly, sessions cost £55. and last for 50 minutes.

My practice focuses on helping individuals heal, recover, change and grow.

My approach to counselling

You don't have to arrive at counselling with a plan, or knowing what you want. It's about not having it all together, being messy, being real, just turning up and seeing what happens. It’s a space to feel safe enough to open up, no judgement, no agenda, no expectations. I make no assumptions about you or your life, I accept you for who you are.

I use the person-centred counselling approach, exploring how the world is for you and how you feel and offer a warm, supportive style to help you find the answers that feel right for you.

How can counselling help?

Just talking about your feelings could be helpful. In a safe and confidential space, where you are met with support, respect, and acceptance, you may feel able to explore your thoughts and emotions more deeply, start to understand yourself in a new or different way and begin to make sense of what you may be carrying, where it comes from and what you might do with it.

This insight could help you to manage your emotions differently, cope with difficult situations better, make meaningful changes and move toward being your true, authentic self.

Bereavement counselling

Grief can be unpredictable and overwhelming. The paperwork, the decisions, the phone calls, the bills, the silence.. whatever it is you're dealing with or going through you can talk to me about how you feel and the changes you are facing. You may be feeling shocked and numbed, stressed and anxious, lost or lonely, angry or distressed, confused or exhausted or maybe you're not sure how you feel. During this time, bereavement counselling can help you to start to understand your experience, make sense of your feelings and find coping strategies for everyday life.

Counselling for relationship issues, abuse and trauma

Unhealthy relationships can have complex and long-lasting impacts like shame, anxiety, self-doubt, guilt, low self-esteem and depression. You may find you repeat patterns, put others first, struggle to recognise your own needs or find it hard to set boundaries. Together, we can explore how past experiences may be shaping your present, including the thoughts you have and the choices you make. Counselling can help you gain new perspective, build self-compassion, learn to trust yourself again and acknowledge who you are and what you truly need.

Fees and availability

Face to face, Telephone and Online counselling:

  • 50 minute session fees are £55. payable in advance by bank transfer

Availability:

  • Sessions are available Monday to Friday
  • Between 11am and 7pm
  • After 7pm and Saturday by arrangement

Get in touch.

For an appointment or for more information, please contact me. Let me know what you need, ask questions and get a sense of who I am and what I offer, so that you can decide if it's what you're looking for.


Frequently asked questions

WHAT ISSUES DO YOU PROVIDE COUNSELLING FOR?

Anxiety, attachment disorder, bereavement, bullying, change, childhood trauma, depression, domestic abuse, emotional abuse, family issues, life changes, loss and grief, low self-esteem, narcissistic abuse, panic disorder, personal development, physical abuse, psychological abuse, redundancy, relationship issues, self-awareness, separation and divorce, sexual abuse, stress, trauma, work related stress.

HOW CAN COUNSELLING HELP?

Just talking about your feelings could be helpful. In a safe and confidential space, where you are met with support, respect, and acceptance, you may feel able to explore your thoughts and emotions more deeply, start to understand yourself in a new or different way and begin to make sense of what you may be carrying, where it comes from and what you might do with it.

This insight could help you to manage your emotions differently, cope with difficult situations better, make meaningful changes and move toward being your true, authentic self.

how CAN WE WORK TOGETHER?

Appointments are usually weekly and sessions last for 50 minutes.

You can have counselling sessions online, accessible on your smartphone, tablet or home computer.

We can work together on the telephone, a convenient way to have counselling in your own home.

In person sessions are held at my therapy room in Branksome (between Bournemouth and Poole).

HOW MANY SESSIONS WILL I NEED?

There is no fixed amount and no limit to the number of sessions you can have; it depends on you and the depth of the issues you want to explore or complexity of our work together.

It is usual to start with six sessions and continue if needed.

You always have the right to end counselling whenever you want to.

IS IT CONFIDENTIAL?

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 happens I will discuss it with you and seek your consent when possible.

About me

Whilst working in outplacement, I noticed that with support and understanding people can 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 through healing and personal growth.

I am committed to good practice, ethical conduct, learning and development and have regular supervision. I am an accredited registrant with The National Counselling Society (NCPS) and adhere to their Code of Ethical Standards and Conduct.

  • Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
  • Volunteer counsellor - Herts Women’s Centre - completed specialised domestic abuse training and counselled clients in and from abusive relationships
  • Volunteer counsellor - St Joseph’s Hospice Bereavement Service, Hackney - completed specialised training in the dying process and counselled clients bereaved by suicide, sudden loss and long-term illness.
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Contact me

All enquires are usually answered within 24 hours. All contact is strictly confidential and uses secure phone and email services.

My location

The Consulting Centre, located between Bournemouth and Poole, Dorset.


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