Jennifer Chigwende, BACP

Jennifer Chigwende is credentialed in the United Kingdom and brings five years of professional experience to her counselling practice. She works with individuals managing stress and anxiety, people recovering from trauma and abuse, and those facing parenting challenges. She also supports clients who are working on motivation, self esteem, and confidence, offering a steady and understanding presence as they address what feels difficult.

Jennifer approaches each person as the expert of their own story and highlights the strengths they already possess to navigate life’s challenges. She recognises that starting therapy requires courage and takes care to acknowledge that first step. Her style aims to empower clients to build on their abilities and move toward the changes they want to make in their lives.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Jennifer uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps clients identify and adjust unhelpful thought and behaviour patterns. This approach is often used for anxiety, stress, and low mood and focuses on practical strategies to manage day-to-day difficulties.

She also integrates Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. These techniques can be helpful for managing intense emotions and improving relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Jennifer works collaboratively with each client to determine what methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She listens to the client’s concerns and adapts the plan as work progresses.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility, allowing clients to meet by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, to access support from different locations, and to choose the format that feels most comfortable for each individual. Registered professionals and therapists can use these modalities to provide consistent, accessible care.