Jessica Grante

I do not underestimate how daunting it can be to accept that change or a reboot is needed in our mental health and to take those first tentative steps to finding a counsellor, with whom you can feel safe. 

My modality is Integrative, allowing me to simultaneously draw down on different aspects of person-centred; psychodynamic; attachment; relational and transactional theories responding to how and when your material emerges. Often the presenting issues can be complex; layered interwoven & constantly evolving. At times it can feel hopeless or overwhelming.

 My role is to be a constant, consistent, non judgemental; unbiased companion to your lived experience: validating and normalising your thoughts and feelings.  Real, lasting change is catalysed by helping you see more clearly any repeating patterns or 'scripts'. Work is always client-led and can be short, medium  or longer term; in person or online; depending on your readiness and preference.

I am insured and abide by the BACP's Ethical Framework; adhering to Supervision & CPD expectations to keep my practice professional & proficient.

I am an Integrative counsellor, pursuant to the Petruska Clarkson relationship model. The therapeutic relationship is a uniquely dynamic space between Counsellor and Client, with my role being to provide a non-judgmental, safe, confidential space in which you can be guided to very carefully explore what's going on for you right now, including how your past may be impacting your present and future. With empathy, compassion and even gentle challenge, my aim is to assist you empowering yourself by learning how to help; understand; accept; forgive and love yourself.

Finding a good fit with a therapist, to whom you might gradually entrust your darkest thoughts and fears, is a new experience for most people. I do not charge for an initial triage telephone call (video enabled if you prefer), so that I can begin to understand your key presenting issues and hear your hopes & expectations for results of our active, counselling process. This enables me to start formulating a plan, so that we can both make an informed decision about entering into the therapeutic workspace together. My overriding ethos is to nurture a dynamic, proactive, collaborative ethical process with your needs, hopes & safety firmly at its core.