- Client-Centred Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Blended family issues
About Jessica
Jessica Rigby is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She has five years of client work and holds a BA (Hons) in Person-Centred Counselling gained after a BACP-accredited Diploma of Higher Education. She works with adults on relationship and personal concerns listed in her profile, including blended family issues, intimacy matters, anxiety and depression.
Jessica began training later in life and brings life experience to sessions alongside her formal study. She is comfortable discussing sexuality, consensual non-monogamy, personality differences and a range of emotional concerns. Her practice is non-judgemental and she offers a steady, curious approach when people bring difficult topics.
Her counselling style is friendly and inquisitive. She uses a client-centred way of working that treats the person as the expert on their experience. That means she listens closely, reflects what’s said, and helps people notice their own choices rather than handing down ready-made solutions.
Alongside client-centred work she uses solution-focused ideas to help identify small, practical steps that can make daily life easier. This can be useful when someone wants shorter-term support for a specific issue such as communication problems, stress or parenting pressures.
Jessica sees people for a wide range of concerns, from grief and trauma to issues around identity, addictions and living with long-term illness. She asks new clients to complete a brief questionnaire before arranging a first session so she can understand immediate needs and discuss next steps.
Approaches used in online counselling and what they do
Jessica works with client-centred therapy, which focuses on listening and reflecting back what a person says. This approach treats the client as the expert on their life and helps them notice their own options and values.She also uses solution-focused therapy to identify small, practical steps that can reduce daily stress and improve communication. This approach is often helpful when someone wants focused, short-term work on a specific issue such as parenting challenges or relationship communication.
Choosing the right way of working is part of the process. Jessica will discuss different approaches with each person and decide together what feels most helpful based on needs, goals and preferences. That collaborative conversation can include mixing client-centred listening with solution-focused tasks.
Session formats are not detailed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy routine, for example by avoiding travel or allowing a shorter check-in during a break. Different formats may suit quieter conversations, shorter practical sessions, or longer reflective work depending on what someone needs.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with a broad range of adult concerns including relationship issues, blended family matters, anxiety, depression, grief and identity issues such as LGBT questions.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is friendly and inquisitive. She listens, reflects and supports clients to find their own solutions rather than giving direct answers.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Jessica has five years of work with clients and completed a BA (Hons) in Person-Centred Counselling following a BACP-accredited diploma.
What credential does she hold and where does she practise?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at present.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.