Jessica Dodd, BACP

Jessica Dodd creates a calm, compassionate space where people can be truly heard and supported as they explore thoughts, feelings, and life experiences at their own pace. She centres her work on person-centered principles - prioritising empathy, respect, and a nonjudgmental stance - while drawing on a range of evidence-based techniques to tailor therapy to each individual. Her practice addresses a wide variety of concerns, including anxiety and stress (including workplace stress), relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, attachment issues, grief, and inner child work.

Jessica offers a grounded and steady presence, aiming to walk alongside clients rather than direct them. She collaborates with clients to set priorities and move at a pace that feels manageable, whether the focus is on navigating panic symptoms, improving communication, processing loss, or rebuilding self-compassion. She holds BACP credentials - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and brings a warm, respectful approach to each therapeutic relationship. Taking the first step can feel daunting, and Jessica frames reaching out as a meaningful act of self-care; if a client chooses to work with her, sessions concentrate on what matters most to that person.

Person-centered and attachment-aware online therapy

Jessica primarily works from a person-centered approach, which focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where clients can explore their feelings and goals at a comfortable pace. This style is useful for people facing stress, low self-esteem, relationship concerns, or a need for greater self-understanding.

She also pays close attention to attachment-related patterns and inner child themes, helping clients recognise how early relationships influence current responses and connection styles. Exploring these patterns can assist with difficulties in intimacy, codependency, and communication problems.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Jessica treats that as a collaborative effort. She will work with each client to identify what techniques and focus areas best suit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the work as progress and insight emerge.

Online therapy with Jessica is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, support consistent engagement, and allow clients to choose the format that feels most comfortable for them.