About Jennifer
Jennifer Hughes greets people with a calm, down-to-earth style. She offers a warm space for adults who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low self-esteem or depression. Jen is clear that trauma, abuse and addictions are within her focus and she helps people take practical steps toward feeling steadier.
She keeps sessions simple and judgement-free. Conversations start from where the person is and move at a pace that feels manageable.
How Jennifer works
Jen listens for what matters most and helps clients identify small, realistic changes they can try between sessions. Her ways of working draw on Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy. That means she mixes careful listening with helping people spot patterns in thoughts and feelings.
When trauma is present she pays attention to safety and grounding as she supports people to make sense of painful experiences. Jennifer holds the NCPS credential and has three years of clinical experience. She practises in the United Kingdom and conducts sessions in English.
Her background informs a compassionate, pragmatic approach rather than a one-size-fits-all model. In practical terms Jen helps people set boundaries, manage dissociation, navigate relationship and family problems, and work on recovery from substance issues. She also supports those dealing with body image, chronic illness or the complexities of alternative sex culture.
Many clients begin by taking a small step - answering a short matching questionnaire and booking a first session. From there she works collaboratively to find a helpful way forward.
Jennifer lists 4 ways of working on the entry:
What Jennifer works with
The areas below are the ones Jennifer selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Body image
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Depression
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
Training and background
| Register | NCPS |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 3 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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Online support options
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting relationship. The counsellor offers empathy and reflection, helping people find their own answers and feel understood. This approach suits issues where exploring feelings and values is the priority.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviours. It often includes clear, practical exercises to reduce anxiety, manage low mood or address addictive patterns. CBT sessions online can include worksheets and between-session tasks to track progress.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk through your goals and preferences and suggest methods that fit your needs. Decisions are collaborative and can change as progress is made.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging, which makes therapy more flexible. Video lets you see facial expression and tone for a fuller conversation. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging allow for brief check-ins and reflective writing between meetings. These options help people fit therapy around work, caring responsibilities and daily life.
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