- Addictions
- Parenting
- Grief
About Jennifer
Jennifer "Jen" Somerville is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with eight years' experience. She works with adults and young people on issues such as addictions, family concerns, grief, parenting and coping with life changes. Jen also supports people dealing with caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, and workplace or identity issues.
Jen practices from a person-centred base. She treats the client as the expert on their own life and offers a listening, non-judgemental space to talk things through. Alongside that core approach she draws on other counselling methods where they help in a practical way.
Her caseload has included people facing homelessness, addiction and bereavement, as well as those dealing with palliative care, child loss and religious trauma. She has worked with students on study and school-attendance challenges, and with people managing separation or workplace stress.
Jen holds an additional qualification for working with young people, and has experience supporting students of different ages. She offers both short-term and longer-term counselling depending on what the client wants to work on. Sessions can be adapted to the issue and the person's stage of life.
Practical details such as session length and frequency are discussed at first contact. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
Practical therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Jen works from a person-centred approach which focuses on listening and helping people make sense of their own goals and values. This approach is useful for people who are unsure what to change or want clear space to think through decisions.She also practises an integrative style, drawing on other evidence-based techniques where they help the situation. That can mean using different methods to address grief, addiction or adjustment to illness in ways that fit the person's needs.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options with the client, test what helps, and adapt methods based on the person's goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process rather than a single fixed method.
Confirm the current session formats before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow people to keep appointments around work or caring commitments. Telephone sessions can be a shorter option when video is not needed, and face-to-face remains possible where offered. Ask about session length and scheduling when you complete the short matching questionnaire.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She supports people with addictions, family concerns, grief, parenting and coping with life changes, plus related issues such as caregiver stress and workplace problems.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She works from a person-centred foundation, listening and helping people clarify what matters to them. She may draw on other counselling methods as needed to address specific problems.
How much experience does she have?
She has worked as a qualified counsellor since 2018, giving her eight years' practical experience with adults and young people.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.