Jessica Farley
Compassionate counsellor for trauma and anxiety
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About Jessica
Jessica Farley helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and major life changes. She works with practical concerns like panic attacks, mood disorders, and feeling isolated. Jessica uses a compassionate, down-to-earth style to support people taking difficult first steps.
She trained as a counsellor and holds BACP registration, and has three years' experience in charities and the personal sector. That background means she has worked with people after traumatic events and with those managing ongoing emotional strain.
Background and approach
She has specific experience supporting survivors of rape and sexual assault. In sessions she treats each person as an individual rather than a label. Conversations focus on what matters to the client and on small, achievable changes.
Jessica aims to listen carefully, reflect what she hears, and help people notice options they may not have seen before. Practical tools are offered when they suit the person in front of her. This might include techniques for managing panic, ways to cope with grief, or steps to reduce everyday anxiety.
She tailors suggestions to fit a client's life and values rather than following a fixed script. Jessica encourages people to take the next step at a pace they can manage. She supports people through difficult decisions such as separation or financial stress and helps with worries about control, attachment and self-image.
Her approach is calm, respectful and rooted in real-world problem solving.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 3
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 401852
- Languages
- English
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Jessica's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Jessica works with
Everything Jessica lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
How Jessica works online
Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. The therapist works collaboratively with each person to decide which methods fit best with their goals, life circumstances and preferences. Choices are reviewed as work progresses so the plan can change if something else looks more helpful.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, childcare or travel, and it can reduce time spent commuting. It also allows check-ins that are shorter when needed, and sessions that suit different levels of visual or audio engagement. Many people find this flexibility helps them keep therapy consistent alongside everyday life.
Questions and answers
What kinds of issues does Jessica support?
Jessica helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and coping with life changes. She also focuses on concerns such as panic attacks, mood difficulties, isolation and attachment issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is compassionate and down-to-earth, with an emphasis on treating each person as an individual. Sessions centre on listening, reflecting and working on practical, achievable steps.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of experience working across charities and the personal sector. That includes supporting people after traumatic events.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
To begin, use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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