Jennifer "Jen" Somerville
Person-centred counsellor with an integrative approach
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About Jennifer
Jennifer "Jen" Somerville helps people facing addictions, grief, parenting pressures and major life changes. She also supports those dealing with family conflict, workplace stress, isolation and questions about life purpose. Jen writes plainly and listens first so people can name what matters most to them.
Jen trained as a counsellor and has practised since 2018. She uses an integrative approach with a person-centred core. That means she starts from the view that the client knows themselves best and then offers tools and perspectives that suit the situation.
Background and approach
Sessions can range from short-term practical work to longer-term exploration. Jen has supported people through bereavement, palliative care and child loss, as well as addiction and housing instability. She also has experience with pregnancy and childbirth concerns, chronic illness and caregiver stress.
She has a further qualification for working with young people in addition to supporting adults, and she has spent time working with students of different ages. Her BACP credential is recorded as BACP, which indicates professional registration with that body. Jen offers flexible session lengths to match goals and practical needs.
When people come to her they can expect simple, direct language and collaborative planning about what to work on next. To begin, follow the Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 8
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 394024
- Languages
- English
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Jennifer's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Jennifer works with
Everything Jennifer lists, in their own terms.
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Coping with life changes
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Narcissism
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-love
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
How Jennifer works online
Integrative practice means combining different techniques to suit the person. That might include practical coping strategies for addiction or stress alongside deeper talking work about guilt, shame or forgiveness.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with you about your goals, needs and preferences and agree together which methods to try and when to change course.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by avoiding travel or allowing a shorter check-in during a work break. The biography lists online and telephone sessions alongside face-to-face, but please confirm the exact session options before booking so you know what formats are currently offered.
Questions and answers
What kinds of concerns does Jen work with?
She supports people with addictions, grief, parenting pressures and coping with life changes, plus related issues like workplace stress and isolation.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her work is person centred at its core, with other approaches added where helpful to meet practical needs and goals.
What experience does she have?
Jen has been practising since 2018, giving her eight years of counselling experience in a variety of settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
Her credential is recorded as BACP and she practises in the United Kingdom.
In which languages are sessions available?
Sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats does she offer?
The original biography noted face-to-face, online and telephone sessions; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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