- Collaborative approach
- Flexible scheduling
- Message and journal support
About Jennifer
Jennifer Risebury is a BACP registered counsellor who offers a warm, person-centred way of working. She introduces herself plainly and aims to make the first step into therapy less daunting. Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth, with a focus on listening and helping people make sense of what they are feeling.
Jennifer works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, grief and depression. She also supports those dealing with neurodiversity, relationship and intimacy concerns, sleep and eating issues, parenting stress, career strain and life changes. Practical worries such as chronic illness, caregiver strain and work-related compassion fatigue are within her remit as well.
Her practice combines attachment-based thinking with client-centred and emotionally-focused ways of working. Sessions use talking, reflection and simple tools to help people identify patterns, regulate emotions and build confidence. Mindfulness and solution-focused ideas are used when they fit the person’s needs.
Jennifer keeps communication flexible and responsive. She checks messages and journals during the day, aims to reply promptly, and explains that messages received after 20:30 may be answered the following morning. She may not reply on Sundays and some bank holidays until the next working day.
The first session is an opportunity to get to know each other and agree a plan. She encourages people to send a message or a short journal entry before that if they prefer, and to share any scheduling needs so she can try to accommodate them.
Jennifer works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, grief and depression. She also supports those dealing with neurodiversity, relationship and intimacy concerns, sleep and eating issues, parenting stress, career strain and life changes. Practical worries such as chronic illness, caregiver strain and work-related compassion fatigue are within her remit as well.
Her practice combines attachment-based thinking with client-centred and emotionally-focused ways of working. Sessions use talking, reflection and simple tools to help people identify patterns, regulate emotions and build confidence. Mindfulness and solution-focused ideas are used when they fit the person’s needs.
Jennifer keeps communication flexible and responsive. She checks messages and journals during the day, aims to reply promptly, and explains that messages received after 20:30 may be answered the following morning. She may not reply on Sundays and some bank holidays until the next working day.
The first session is an opportunity to get to know each other and agree a plan. She encourages people to send a message or a short journal entry before that if they prefer, and to share any scheduling needs so she can try to accommodate them.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyEmotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
BACP · United Kingdom
Languages
English
How Jennifer’s approaches translate to online therapy
Attachment-based work focuses on patterns in relationships and emotional bonds. Online sessions can be used to notice how attachment-related worries show up now, and then practise new responses to reduce relational stress.Client-centred therapy gives space for a person to speak and be heard without pressure. In remote sessions this means the counsellor follows the person’s pace, reflecting and clarifying to help them understand their feelings more clearly.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people identify and shift emotional responses that drive conflict or pain. Online conversations can open up these feelings and explore safer ways to connect with oneself and others.
Deciding which approach or combination to use is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful, and then adapt methods as therapy progresses in a collaborative way.
Practical benefits of online work include easier fitting of sessions around work and family life, the option of shorter or different kinds of check-ins, and not needing to travel. The original biography lists live chat, telephone and video calls as offered formats; please confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to maintain continuity during busy periods without promising a specific outcome.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues can I bring to therapy?
Common areas include stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, eating and sleeping problems, parenting strain, chronic illness and caregiver stress.
How does she work in sessions?
She uses a collaborative, person-centred style that includes talking, reflection and practical tools. Mindfulness and solution-focused steps are added when they seem helpful.
What is her professional background?
Jennifer has three years of experience working as a counsellor and combines integrative methods to tailor support to each person.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She practises in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP.
Can I work with her if I live abroad or speak another language?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients, so people outside the UK may be able to work with her.
What session formats are available?
The biography states she offers live chat, telephone calls and video calls; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist arrangement; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to arrange a session?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.