Jessica Russell
About the Therapist
My approach to therapy is first to create a safe space where one is accepted and valued for who they are, as they are, without judgement. I acknowledge each person as a multifaceted, unique being. With this in mind, I welcome all experiences you may bring into the therapy room.
In addition to my work with adults, I have more than 6 years of experience working with children and young people. This work has involved play therapy, art therapy and using creative ways of connecting with my clients. I have found that this has lead to meaningful change and positive well-being outcomes.
- Bi- | Pansexual
- Lesbian
- Queer
Training, qualifications & experience
- Worked for 5 years as Counselling Project Lead for Young People for METRO Charity Ltd. There, I managed the counselling service as a whole for children and young people aged 8-18.
- Counsellor for METRO Charity Ltd, providing support for LGBTQ+ young people and adults living in London.
- Diploma in Counselling: Integrative Pathway.
- BSc Psychology.
Continued professional development
I have engaged with the following trainings below that have all helped to shape and inform my therapeutic practice:
- Sandtray training (a form of play therapy)
- Neurodiversity training - particularly around autism and ADHD
- Trauma informed training
- Domestic violence training
- Safeguarding training level 1,2,3 for adults and children
- Self-harm training
- Children and Young People emotional processing and well-being training
Link to website:
https://www.jrcounsellingandtherapy.co.uk/
Award | Awarding body | Year of award |
---|---|---|
BACP membership | BACP | 2019 |
Diploma in Integrative therapy | ABC Awards | 2020 |
I have also worked with clients wanting to explore their experience of neurodiversity such as (but not limited to) ADHD and Autism, and others have used therapy sessions to discuss whether going forward with a diagnosis is right for them.
I work with a wide range of psychological and emotional issues, be that stress, anxiety, relationship issues, depression, shame, self-esteem issues, anger, trauma, and others. I have particular expertise dealing with issues of identity and sense of self.
Please note: *My practice is LGBTQ+ aware and inclusive*
What I offer:
I offer 50-minute Face to face, Zoom or telephone sessions.
Please contact me via phone (07592471693) to arrange a free no obligation 20 minute chat. If you'd like to call, please leave me a voicemail with your name and number and I will get back to you ASAP.
Or email me: Jessicarussellcounselling@hotmail.com.
In our initial chat you can tell me a little bit about what's going on for you at the moment and we can discuss how I may be able to support you. It will also be an opportunity for you to ask any questions you may have. I look forward to hearing from you.
- Art therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Neurodivergent
- Person-Centred
- Ace | Asexual
- BDSM | Kink
- Bi- | Pansexual
- Intersex
- Lesbian
- Non-binary | Genderqueer
- Queer
- Questioning
- Survivors of attempted conversion therapy
- Trans
- One to one
- No adaptation
- Adults
- Young adults (16-24)
- Young people (<16)
- Online
- In Person
Cost of sessions:
My sessional rate is £70 per hour.
All discussions with me are handled sensitively and are confidential (in line with the BACP confidentiality policy).
I aim to respond to all voice messages/texts/emails within 48 hours.
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