Jessica Lock

Sessions are held online and last 60 minutes. Each session costs £55, with concessionary fees available for trainee therapists/counselling students.

I offer daytime and evening sessions, Monday - Friday. 

Some people find it helpful to meet at the same time each week - the regularity can feel reassuring and give a sense of rhythm to the work. But this doesn’t work for everyone, so whether you’re juggling shift patterns, caring responsibilities, or a schedule that simply changes week to week, we’ll find an approach that fits around your life.

There is never any expectation that you commit to a minimum or maximum number of sessions. 

Whether you’re looking for short-term support around something specific, or longer-term space to explore things more deeply, you are free to start and finish counselling whenever feels right for you. 

If you’re not sure where to start, that’s okay.

Finding a therapist who feels like the right fit can be daunting. You’re allowed to come as you are, whether that’s overwhelmed, unsure, or just needing somewhere to talk things through.

What it’s like to work with me

I’m an integrative therapist, which means I don’t follow a single method or apply the same approach to everyone. I draw on different ways of working depending on what you actually need, and that shifts over time - sometimes within a single session. 

Sessions are one-to-one, online, and built around what you bring. I work at your pace, with no script and no agenda beyond understanding what’s actually going on for you.

I bring empathy, honesty, curiosity and humour. I'll tell you what I notice, ask the questions worth asking, and name the thing in the room if it needs naming. What I won’t do is shy away from the difficult stuff when it comes up, or let us stay on the surface when something more important is waiting underneath.

Training and qualifications

MBACP Registered Member, British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy

Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, CPCAB

Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies, CPCAB

Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills, CPCAB

Masters Degree, University College London

Masters Degree, University of Cambridge

I’m here for the things that are difficult to say out loud, and sometimes difficult to make sense of at all. Perhaps we might work well together.

We might be a good fit if…

• You want a therapist who remembers the details - it makes you feel seen and heard
  
• You’re interested in figuring out the ‘why’, and want someone curious who’ll unravel it with you
• You need someone who’ll tell you what they notice, not just nod along
  
• You need trust to come first - and you know that sometimes takes time to build
  
• You know you’re self-reflective and ready to do the work - you just want someone who really cares alongside you
  

My work is underpinned by trauma-informed principles. Before moving into private practice, I trained within New Pathways (the largest rape, sexual assault, and sexual violence support provider in Wales). 

Working with me means real empathy, kindness and care. I’ll be with you in the hard stuff, and help you start to make sense of it. We’ll always work at your pace, and with your best hopes in mind.

Let’s talk…

I believe that talking really helps. If you are interested in counselling and psychotherapy, or you just have some questions, please get in touch.​

An introductory call with me is always free and no-obligation.

We’ll spend 20 minutes or so discussing:

• what brings you to counselling
  
• how I work as a therapist
  
• what your best hopes are
  

We’ll also have time to answer any questions you may have.

You don’t have to know exactly what to say, we’ll figure it out together.