Jessica Pons

Online Thursdays 10am  - 7pm

Online Fridays 10am - 6pm

Hi, I’m Jessica. I’m a psychotherapist who has worked in mental health since 2013.

I facilitate therapy in a down to earth, trauma-informed way that values honesty, compassion and collaboration. I offer short-term therapy with focus on specifics that may have brought you here. Or I can use a more exploratory approach often suited to long term therapy.

How do I work in an 'integrative' way?: 

With the foundation of centring what you'd like, I begin with how you are feeling now (Person-Centred). We could then unpack childhood experiences, thinking about repeating patterns (Psychodynamic), and implement Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) techniques. I can bring in psychoeducation (especially around trauma), and focus on the body (Somatics).  

I take a systemic view, meaning not only are we able to look at you as an individual, but we can also take a wider standpoint exploring any impact of oppression and adversity (for example patriarchy for all genders, ableism, and racism). 

Who I work with:

I often work with those with a general sense of unease, perhaps searching for meaning and who want to feel more satisfied with their relationships.

I also work with those who have used psychiatric services, for example who come to therapy wanting to understand an experience of psychosis, a spiritual awakening, or mood changes. I am experienced working with those who want to come off psychiatric medication and are looking for support around this.

Additionally I have extensive experience with people navigating difficult workplace dynamics. This extends to activists in social justice spaces, and to those doing peer support type roles.

Qualifications:

MA in Integrative Psychotherapy & Counselling. The University of Roehampton

MA (Hons) in Psychology. The University of Edinburgh

Affiliations:

Trustee for the International Society for Psychological and Social Approaches to Psychosis UK (ISPS UK)

Registered member of BACP, working in compliance with their ethical framework.

Fees are £70 for 50 minutes (I offer some concessionary rates so please do get in touch if this isn't an accessible fee for you). 

Sessions are usually online. 

I am available for short-term or long-term therapy.

Once started, I invite regular feedback about how the therapy is working for you. Together I want to build a space that allows for a healing, helpful experience.

I offer a free 20 minute chat prior to our first session either on the phone or a video call online. 

This is a space for us to begin to get to know each other. I find out a bit more about what’s brought you to therapy, and you can ask me any questions or raise any concerns you have about our work together.