Jennifer Jefferies

I currently have availability for new clients and offer in-person, Zoom and phone sessions Monday-Sunday, 09:00-20:00. 

I understand that a lot of people work full time and may be a shift worker, and believe that counselling should be accessible to all. I'm therefore pleased to offer the flexibility of weekday, weekend, daytime and evening sessions.

Please contact me for further information and availability.

Me and my therapy practice is all about you and what's going on for you, so I'll keep the me stuff to a minimum :)

I'm a qualified humanistic integrative counsellor with a person centred foundation.

In short, it means you lead the sessions and we discuss the topics that you'd like to discuss. You have total autonomy. I won't give you the answers or tell you what to do, we focus together as a team in a trusting therapeutic relationship, within a safe and confidential space, to work towards the goals set by you. 

With training in a variety of theoretical approaches, we can explore a number of different techniques that you may benefit from. And if you don't feel that you're moving in the right direction, we can look at other approaches. It's what works for you as an individual. 

Want to be in control of the sessions, but need keeping on track? No problem, we discuss your goals at the very beginning of therapy and regularly review your progress, and your thoughts and feelings on the counselling.

I'm an everyday normal person, just like you. I offer warmth, total acceptance, respect and a safe environment for you to truly be you.

I offer counselling in various ways: Walk and Talk Therapy in the beautiful North Devon countryside, in-person sessions from a selection of relaxing, safe and confidential therapy rooms in varying locations within Barnstaple, online video via Zoom, and on the telephone. 

Whilst I offer telephone counselling across the UK, Zoom counselling is available both within and outside of the UK. 

With experience in diversity, I welcome people of diverse ethnic  backgrounds, cultures, LGBTQIA+ communities, unique traits, beliefs, and disabilities. You will not be judged within the safe space, only accepted for all that you are and all that you bring.

I also have both professional and personal experience in menopause, I get it. Everyone's journey throughout it is unique, and I'm here to support you.

Through regular CPDs and courses, I am constantly staying up to date and building knowledge in different fields and techniques, and I'm currently learning British Sign Language (BSL).

The counselling sessions are 60 minutes long, and in that time you can expect acceptance, a listening ear, fairness, and a dedication to enhance your wellbeing and capabilities.

Thank you for reading.

I offer a free 20 minute introduction to the counselling either by Zoom or telephone. During this time we can discuss your expectations, wants and needs, and introduce you to the counselling itself. It's also a fantastic opportunity for us to meet and have a chat and, if you'd like to, book a full session.

After the introduction, you can then expect to receive an assessment form to complete, and a copy of the counselling contract outlining important details such as confidentiality, safeguarding, cancellation policy, etc.

During your first 60 minute session, we discuss your goals, the issues you're experiencing and take those first steps into our trusting therapeutic relationship.