Jenni Capel

Life can feel like we're trying our hardest to do the right thing, yet still find ourselves being critical of what we do. We can appreciate some aspects of a relationship, and at the same time feel deeply wounded by others.

Perhaps you are navigating a heavy loss, feeling entirely burnt out, or standing at a crossroads—wanting things to change, but not sure why or how. Change might feel impossible, or the alternatives too daunting to contemplate, if any can be imagined at all.

Maybe everything looks fine from the outside, but something feels out of balance within. You might be experiencing anxiety, feeling overwhelmed, or living with a persistent sense of lack. Therapy is a place where you do not have to have all the answers. You don't need to package your struggles to sound reasonable before you reach out.

I have a Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Psychosynthesis Counselling. My approach is integrative, weaving together psychodynamic depth, humanistic warmth, and transpersonal perspective.

We are undoubtedly shaped by our histories, but we are never entirely reducible to them. By learning to inhabit ourselves more deeply, we begin to see our lives through a different lens—opening up new possibilities in how we relate to ourselves, how we connect with others, and how we choose to live.

Giving words to your inner world can feel daunting. You might worry about being judged, struggle to find the right words, or have no idea where to start. I offer a warm space and an opportunity to speak openly, without pressure to have things figured out. We go at a pace that feels manageable for you.

Much of how we move through the world is influenced by invisible rules—the expectations of our families, our cultures, and the wider systems we grew up in. Often, these expectations are so familiar that we don't notice how much room they take up inside us. Therapy offers an opportunity to pause, question these expectations, and consider what feels right for you.

My work is deeply rooted in my background as a qualified yoga teacher, mindfulness teacher and transpersonal coach. Having practised mindfulness since 2005 and taught since 2018, I have deepened my understanding of how our thoughts, emotions, and physical bodies hold our stories together.

Alongside talking, there are opportunities to explore through imagery, creative expression, or simply noticing what you are experiencing in your body in the present moment. There is no rigid way you are expected to work here; we find our way together.

Taking the first step usually comes with a mix of relief and hesitation. You might be wondering if this is the right timing, or if I am the right person to sit with you.

Finding the right person to journey with you is an important part of therapy. Feeling genuinely seen and met can bring a sense of ease when exploring what may be difficult—things that perhaps were dismissed or downplayed by others, or even by yourself, in the past.

I offer a free 20-minute introductory consultation online. It’s a chance to share a little bit about what is bringing you to therapy, ask me any questions, and get a real sense of how it feels to talk with me. There is no obligation to continue.

If we decide to work together, our first full session is an opportunity to look at your current landscape and what you hope to move toward. We just begin where you are.

The Details: Sessions are weekly, last 50 minutes, and cost £65.

The Setting: I see clients online from anywhere, and in person in Derby.

I believe financial circumstances should not be a barrier to accessing open-ended therapy. With this in mind, I offer a limited number of concessionary places for those who may find the full fee difficult to manage. Please feel free to ask about availability.