Jennifer Gourley , NCPS

Jennifer Gourley helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, relationship difficulties and major life changes. She works in a calm, respectful way and aims to create space for people to talk without judgement. Jennifer uses a supportive style that focuses on the person's own goals and strengths.

She draws on client-centred therapy to keep sessions focused on each person's experience. That means conversations follow what feels most important to the client and the pace is set by the person seeking help. Sessions aim to rebuild confidence, reduce overwhelm and help people make clearer decisions about their lives.

Jennifer has 11 years of professional experience and holds NCPS. She is based in the United Kingdom and offers sessions in English. Over the years she has helped people with a wide range of concerns including abandonment issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, blended family matters, body image, caregiver stress, commitment and communication problems, and coping after divorce or separation.

Her approach is warm and practical. She works with people to identify small changes that can make day-to-day life easier. Practical tools and steady conversation are used to help manage difficult feelings and to explore values and life purpose.

Getting started is straightforward. After a short matching questionnaire a plan is made and sessions are arranged to suit the person's schedule and needs. Jennifer adapts how she works to each person's situation so therapy can fit around life commitments.

How client-centred therapy works online

Client-centred therapy focuses on an empathic listening style and follows the person's priorities. The therapist offers active listening and reflects the person's feelings so they can make sense of difficult emotions. This approach is useful for concerns like anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship worries and coping with life changes.

Conversations are led by the client's experience rather than a fixed method. The therapist will work collaboratively to find the best way forward, adapting techniques and pace to match the client's goals and preferences. Together they decide whether to focus on problem-solving, emotional processing or building everyday coping skills.

Online sessions can be arranged as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. Video calls let people read facial cues and body language. Phone sessions can be a lighter option when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging provide flexibility for brief updates and for fitting therapy around busy days. These options aim to make counselling more accessible and easier to fit into everyday life.