Counsellor profile
Jessica Cooke, BACP
BACP counsellor - stress and parenting support
Continue with JessicaAbout
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Jessica
Jessica Cooke is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with 16 years of experience. She works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, relationship strain, parenting concerns and other life stressors. Jessica also supports people facing grief, intimacy difficulties, sleeping problems, ADHD and compassion fatigue.
She trained in psychology and clinical counselling and has practised in both health-care settings and private practice. That experience means she adapts sessions to what each person brings. If someone is unsure what they want from therapy, she will help them clarify their worries and goals.
Her bedside approach is direct and practical. She listens to what is happening and then suggests ways to work on it. Sometimes that is structured work on thoughts and behaviours, and sometimes it involves focusing on immediate coping and problem-solving.
Jessica draws on client-centred methods to keep the person’s concerns central. She also uses elements of cognitive behavioural work and solution-focused techniques when these suit the issue. Trauma-focused ideas are used when past events are affecting present day life.
Typical topics she spends time on include coping with life changes, parenting strain, communication problems, anger and career concerns. She also supports people navigating LGBT issues, divorce and separation, feelings of isolation, and questions about life purpose.
Sessions aim to make progress at a steady pace. Therapy can lead to change, and it can feel demanding at times. Jessica explains this honestly while helping people plan realistic next steps.
How sessions work
How Jessica’s approaches can work online
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person’s experience. It means sessions begin with the therapist paying close attention to what matters to the individual and following their pace. This approach helps when someone needs space to sort out feelings and priorities. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses practical exercises and small experiments to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, low mood, sleep problems and worry about parenting or work. Solution-Focused Therapy looks for what is already working and builds on it. Short, goal‑oriented steps are suggested so people can try things between sessions and notice progress quickly. Choosing the right mix of these approaches is part of the work. The therapist will talk through goals, preferences and the issue at hand and agree on a plan together. That means the method can change as progress is made. Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list formats. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into busy lives - for example easier scheduling around work, shorter check-ins that suit a lunch break, or avoiding travel time. Registered or accredited professionals can tailor talks and exercises to work well across distance, while keeping practical considerations like quieter surroundings and reliable internet in mind.Areas of focus
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, parenting issues, relationship strain and grief.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses client-centred listening alongside practical methods such as cognitive behavioural and solution-focused techniques, adapting the approach to each person.
How much experience does she have?
She has 16 years of experience working in health-care settings and private practice.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is listed with BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.