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Jessica Farley

Jessica Farley

Therapist · United Kingdom

Calm practical counselling for life changes

  • Trauma-informed care
  • Money and financial issues
  • Clear practical steps

About Jessica

Jessica Farley is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and the strain of life changes. She also supports people dealing with issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, body image, communication and control problems, and money and financial issues. Her approach is grounded in respect and sensitivity, and she treats each person as an individual rather than a label.

She has three years of experience working across charities and the private sector. That work included supporting people who have survived rape and sexual assault, and she has specialist trauma-focused training relevant to that work. Jessica aims to create a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk through painful experiences and begin to make small changes.

In sessions she listens closely and helps clients name what matters most to them. Conversations look at feelings, behaviours, and practical steps people can try between meetings. She often focuses on goals that fit into everyday life so progress can feel manageable.

Jessica believes the first step takes courage and that steady support helps people move toward a more satisfying life. She explains things plainly and works with each person to find the pace that suits them. Her style balances warmth with practical attention to what people need right now.

To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then book a session according to availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, and costs vary with location and therapist availability.

How evidence-based approaches guide online counselling

Jessica uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage symptoms and build day-to-day skills. One common approach focuses on understanding how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact, helping people notice patterns and try different responses to reduce anxiety and low mood. Another approach concentrates on trauma-informed work, which helps people process painful experiences at a pace that feels tolerable and reduce the ways those memories affect current life.

Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative work in sessions. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs, and then together they decide which techniques to try. That process is flexible, and approaches can change as progress is made or priorities shift.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing sessions to be scheduled around work and family commitments. It can also let people choose quieter surroundings at home or a shorter check-in when they need a brief support slot. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are available with this therapist.

Areas of focus

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Jessica help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and coping with life changes. Additional areas include body image, communication problems, control issues and money and financial issues.

How would you describe her counselling style?

Her style is calm and direct, with an emphasis on listening and practical steps. She treats each person as an individual and works at a pace that feels manageable.

What experience does she bring to sessions?

She has three years of experience working in charities and the private sector and has worked with survivors of rape and sexual assault. She also has specialist trauma-focused training relevant to that work.

Where is she based and what credential does she hold?

She practises in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.

Which languages are supported for therapy?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How much does therapy with her cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start a counselling relationship?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

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