About Jessica
Jessica Dodd helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, low self-esteem and compassion fatigue. She is known for a calm, compassionate presence and aims to make sessions feel manageable. Jessica meets people where they are and moves at their pace to focus on what matters most.
She centres her work on person-centred principles, which means she listens first and follows the pace set by the person in front of her.
How Jessica works
Jessica also draws on other evidence-based therapeutic techniques to tailor sessions to each person's needs. Conversations are practical and down-to-earth, not full of jargon. Typical sessions involve talking through current struggles, understanding patterns that keep problems going, and trying small changes between meetings.
She often addresses attachment issues, communication problems, codependency and difficulties with commitment. She also supports people working through body image concerns, guilt and shame, and feelings of isolation or loneliness. Jessica has experience with mood disorders, panic disorder and post-traumatic stress, and she can help people manage stress related to pregnancy, childbirth, divorce and separation.
Her work includes grief and inner child themes too. With five years of experience and registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), she combines practical focus with a respectful, non-judgemental stance. Sessions are offered online by video, phone, live chat or text messaging to fit different needs.
Taking the first step involves a short matching questionnaire and then scheduling a time that suits each person.
What Jessica works with
The areas below are the ones Jessica selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
Also listed
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self esteem
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Register | BACP |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 5 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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Online support options
How Jessica’s approaches work online
Person-centred work focuses on accepting, non-judgemental listening. It helps people feel heard and build trust, which can make it easier to talk about painful experiences and notice patterns that keep problems going.Jessica also uses other evidence-based therapeutic techniques to support clearer thinking and practical change. These approaches help with anxiety symptoms, panic attacks, mood difficulties, and rebuilding after loss or relationship breakdown. Sessions might include noticing unhelpful thoughts, practising grounding strategies, or trying small behavioural changes between meetings.
Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will work with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals and preferences. That might mean starting with listening and then introducing different techniques as trust grows.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video lets people use visual cues and a fuller conversational flow. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be easier during a busy day. Live chat and text messaging suit shorter check-ins or people who prefer to write rather than speak. These options help fit therapy around work, childcare and day-to-day life.
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