Jessica Cooke, BACP

Jessica Cooke offers a person-centred way of working that aims to make therapy feel approachable and practical. She uses straightforward conversation to understand what is worrying someone and then suggests small, achievable steps to help. Jessica brings 16 years of experience from both health-care settings and private practice to each session.

Jessica begins by listening carefully to the concerns brought into the room. She helps people name what feels difficult, whether that is stress, anxiety, low mood, relationship strain, or the challenges of caring for older relatives. She also works with issues such as grief, parenting stress, ADHD, and aging and geriatric issues when they form part of a person’s story.

Her approach draws on client-centred ideas alongside cognitive behavioural and solution-focused methods. That means conversations stay focused on what matters now, while also looking at patterns of thinking and small practical changes. She adapts the pace and tools to suit each person’s needs rather than following a fixed formula.

Jessica is comfortable helping people who are navigating major life changes, dealing with compassion fatigue, or exploring questions of identity and intimacy. She aims to make sessions a space for honest reflection and problem-solving, not judgement.

Practicalities are addressed openly: Jessica uses her years of experience to help people set realistic goals and build coping strategies that fit everyday life. If someone is unsure what they want from therapy, she will work alongside them to clarify priorities and next steps.

How Jessica’s approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person in front of the counsellor. It involves careful listening, reflecting what is said, and helping people find their own answers. This approach is useful for people who need space to make sense of difficult feelings and decisions.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions interact. It uses practical exercises and small experiments to change unhelpful patterns. This can help with anxiety, low mood, sleep problems and stress in day-to-day life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss different ways of working and agree what fits the client’s needs and goals. That decision is made together and can change as therapy progresses.

Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions around busy schedules and avoiding travel time. It can make it easier to attend a shorter check-in during a lunch break or continue work while managing caring responsibilities. The original profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm which formats are offered before booking to make sure they fit your routine.