Jeff Hutchens, NCPS

Jeff Hutchens is a counsellor who blends practical therapy with a supportive, person-centred style. He uses approaches that encourage people to lead their own change while offering tools to manage difficult feelings. Jeff aims to help people feel heard and more confident about the next step in their lives.

He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to suit different needs. Sessions focus on clear goals, coping strategies for anxiety and stress, and rebuilding confidence after loss or change. He also offers hypnotherapy as an option where appropriate.

Jeff has seven years of experience working as a counsellor, hypnotherapist and coach. That background informs his work with concerns such as anxiety, anger, depression, addictions and relationship issues. He also helps people facing grief, caregiving strain, chronic health challenges and ageing and geriatric issues.

In the room he listens first and then offers practical techniques chosen with the client. Conversations may include thought work, behavioural tasks, emotion-focused exercises or guided relaxation depending on what feels helpful. He supports people with career stress, parenting challenges, ADHD and body image and related concerns.

Sessions are conducted in English and are arranged through the platform process. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to availability. Jeff’s aim is to leave people with skills they can use beyond therapy.

Approaches for online work and practical support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then take actions that match their values. It can help with stress, anxiety and coping with life changes. Client-Centred Therapy centres the person as the expert in their own life, giving space to be heard and understood while the counsellor follows the client’s lead. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and actions and gives concrete strategies to reduce anxiety, manage mood and change unhelpful patterns.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will discuss aims, try techniques, and together decide what helps most. This is a collaborative process that adjusts as goals and circumstances change.

If you are considering online therapy, check which session formats are offered before booking as the profile does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example they may reduce travel time, allow a shorter check-in between commitments, or let someone choose an option that avoids being on camera. Talk with the therapist during the matching process about practical arrangements and what will best fit your routine and needs.