- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Life purpose work
About Jennie
Jennie Walmsley is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with three years' experience. She works with stress, anxiety, depression and people coping with life changes. She also supports those dealing with trauma and survivors of sexual abuse. Jennie lists life purpose and coaching among her areas of focus.
Jennie describes herself as an integrative counsellor, which means she draws on more than one approach and adapts how she works to each person. In sessions she helps people make sense of difficult feelings and of what comes next after big changes in work, relationships or health. She also uses coaching skills developed during a long career in broadcasting to support clearer communication and professional role clarity.
People meet practical conversations about feelings and behaviour rather than abstract theory. Conversations often focus on patterns such as attachment or communication problems, and on reducing symptoms of anxiety, depression or post-traumatic stress. Jennie has experience with domestic violence, sexual assault, self-harm and bereavement linked to disasters, and she addresses feelings like guilt, shame and emptiness alongside practical coping.
Her background as a coach and trainer shapes how she structures sessions and sets goals. She aims to help people increase confidence and improve how they present themselves at work or in relationships. Sessions follow the BACP ethical framework, as Jennie is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
If a reader is looking for support to work through a midlife shift, assess life purpose, or handle workplace stress, Jennie can offer short term coaching-style work or longer counselling. Sessions are carried out in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Jennie describes herself as an integrative counsellor and draws on evidence-based techniques that help with trauma and with anxiety and depression. For trauma-related work she uses approaches that focus on stabilising strong emotions and building coping skills so flashbacks and high distress become easier to manage. For anxiety and depression she uses techniques that look at unhelpful thinking and slow patterns of avoidance, helping people try small behavioural experiments to reduce symptoms and increase routine.Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work. Jennie will discuss different methods with clients and decide together which fits best for the person's needs, goals and preferences. That collaborative discussion includes whether to take a coaching-style focus on immediate goals or a longer counselling approach that looks at underlying patterns.
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Phone conversations can be useful when video is difficult, while video allows face-to-face interaction that some people prefer. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt the structure of sessions to suit practical constraints and daily life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she focus on?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression and people coping with life changes, and lists trauma, sexual abuse and life purpose among her focus areas.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses an integrative approach and coaching skills to help people clarify goals, explore options and try practical steps for change.
What experience does she have?
Jennie has three years' experience in counselling plus a background as a coach and trainer from a broadcasting career.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I have sessions in another language?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions arranged and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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