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Jody Simpson, BACP

Based in the UK Online sessions

Practical, person-focused counselling for change

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About

About Jody

Jody Simpson is a counsellor who blends a warm, client-centred style with practical strategies. She holds BACP accreditation and has six years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. Jody aims to make the first steps less daunting and to help people feel heard and understood.

In sessions she focuses on everyday problems such as stress, anxiety and low mood. She also supports people facing relationship strain, parenting pressures, grief and major life changes.

Background and approach

LGBT concerns and issues around self-esteem and confidence are included among her regular areas of work. Jody uses a mix of talking approaches and structured techniques. She draws on client-centred ways of listening, cognitive behavioural ideas for handling thoughts and feelings, and emotionally-focused methods for relationship concerns.

Her work also includes psychodynamic perspectives and solution-focused conversations when these suit a person’s goals. Her approach is straightforward and practical. She encourages people to name what they want to change and to try small, manageable steps between sessions.

Jody describes the therapy space as non-judgemental and supportive, and she works collaboratively to set realistic goals. Jody completed an additional three years of training in Transactional Analysis psychotherapy. That study informs how she looks at patterns in relationships and behaviour, and helps her offer different ways to understand recurring difficulties.

Focus areas and approaches

What Jody works with

Everything Jody lists, in their own terms. LGBT is the reason Jody is listed here; the rest shows what else Jody works with.

Approaches Jody lists

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Online support

How Jody's approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and helping people feel understood so they can find their own solutions; it suits people who want a supportive space to talk through worries. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, uses practical exercises and thought records to help change unhelpful thinking and behaviour, which can be useful for anxiety, low mood and coping with life changes. Emotionally-Focused Therapy aims to help people recognise and name emotions in close relationships and to try different ways of responding when interactions feel stuck.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences and what has or hasn't helped before. Decisions about which methods to use are made collaboratively and can change as progress is made.

Please confirm the current session formats before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, family life or travel, and it can reduce time spent commuting. Some formats can also be useful when a shorter check-in is needed or when camera-free sessions are preferred to reduce screen fatigue. Registered or accredited professionals often aim to make therapy practical and adaptable so it fits into everyday life.
Questions

Questions people ask about Jody

What kinds of concerns can be addressed in sessions?

Jody works with stress, anxiety, depression and common life stresses. She also helps with relationship difficulties, parenting strain, grief and LGBT-related concerns.

What is Jody's general therapy style?

Her style is client-centred and practical, combining empathetic listening with techniques from cognitive behavioural and emotionally-focused approaches.

What background does Jody bring to her work?

She has six years of professional experience and has completed an additional three years of Transactional Analysis psychotherapy training.

What credentials and region are listed?

Jody is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients book sessions?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin a course of sessions?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule appointments according to the therapist's availability.

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