Jessica Cooke, BACP

Jessica Cooke is a counsellor who uses a blend of talking therapies to help people through difficult times. She works from a person-focused perspective and adjusts her way of working to each individual. Jess has spent 16 years working in both health-care settings and private practice, and she draws on that experience when supporting people. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.

Her approach starts by listening closely to what someone is facing and what they want to change. She uses client-centred conversations to build trust and to understand the problem. From there she may draw on cognitive behavioural techniques or solution-focused steps to tackle patterns of thinking and to set manageable goals.

Jess also works with trauma-focused ideas when the past is getting in the way of day-to-day life. She explains that therapy can feel hard at times and that change often takes time and effort. Her style is practical and straightforward, offering clear ideas to try between sessions.

Common topics she helps people with include stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting strain and work-related pressure. She also supports people dealing with neurodiversity, ageing concerns, and first responder stress among other matters.

Sessions are conducted in English and she works with people in the United Kingdom. If someone is unsure what they want from therapy, she will help them clarify goals and plan a way forward together.

How her approaches work in online therapy

Client-centred therapy places the person's experience at the heart of the work. The counsellor listens deeply and follows the person's pace, helping them to feel heard and to name what matters. This approach is useful when someone wants a space to talk through worries and to build a trusting relationship with their therapist.

Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact. It offers clear techniques to test unhelpful thoughts and to try small changes that can reduce anxiety, low mood or sleep problems. This approach suits people who want structured tools and practical exercises to use between sessions.

Solution-focused work narrows in on goals and next steps. It helps people identify small, achievable changes and track progress. This can be helpful when someone wants shorter-term work that focuses on outcomes and day-to-day coping.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences and will suggest options. Together they decide what to try first and review how it is going as therapy continues.

Many people find online sessions easier to fit into busy lives, as they remove travel time and can be scheduled around work or family commitments. If you are interested in remote work, confirm the exact session options offered before booking so you know what to expect. Online therapy can make it simpler to maintain regular contact and practice new skills in everyday settings.