Jennifer Hughes, NCPS

Jennifer Hughes (she/her) is a queer, neurodivergent (ADHD), feminist and trauma-informed therapist practising in the United Kingdom. She holds NCPS, a professional counselling credential that indicates recognised training and registration as a counselling professional.

Jennifer offers a warm, down-to-earth therapeutic space for adults navigating trauma, childhood and family difficulties, domestic abuse, anxiety, depression and low self-esteem. She also works with people who struggle with people-pleasing and those seeking clearer boundaries. Her practice includes specialist focus on addictions, relationship challenges and the complex aftermath of abuse, helping clients untangle patterns that keep them feeling stuck.

She supports clients to better understand how their brains work, to set healthier boundaries and to begin prioritising their own needs - sometimes for the first time. Her style is relaxed and compassionate; she meets people where they are without judgement and adapts the work to what is needed in the moment. Jennifer frames the person in therapy as the expert on their life and aims to help them find clarity, resilience and confidence to move forward as their full, authentic self.

She recognises that starting therapy is a meaningful step and affirms that taking that step is something to be proud of.

Therapeutic approaches and online sessions

Jennifer uses client-centered therapy to create a supportive environment where the client’s experience guides the work. This approach focuses on empathy, active listening and respect for the client’s own goals, which can help with self-esteem, identity issues and learning to set boundaries.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and to develop practical strategies for change. CBT can be effective for managing anxiety, depression, stress and certain addictive behaviours by teaching skills to shift responses in everyday situations.

Trauma-focused therapy is offered to help people process and make sense of traumatic experiences and their ongoing impacts. This approach aims to reduce symptoms related to trauma and to support rebuilding a sense of safety and agency.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process and Jennifer works collaboratively with clients to determine the best fit based on their needs, goals and preferences. She will discuss options and adapt methods as the work unfolds to ensure the approach aligns with each person’s pace and priorities.

Offering video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging makes therapy flexible and accessible for different schedules and comfort levels. These options support continuity of care, allow for work to continue during life transitions, and make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life while working with registered professionals and therapists.