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Jennifer Gama, BACP

Calm guidance for stress and anxiety

16 years in practice · based in United Kingdom · sessions in English, Chichewa · online sessions

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About Jennifer

Jennifer Gama is a counsellor who focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety. She works with adults facing relationship strain, family tensions, grief and loss, or symptoms of depression. She aims to make the first steps into therapy feel straightforward and manageable for someone who is worried or unsure.

Jennifer believes people know a lot about their own lives and brings that belief into each session. She listens closely and helps clients identify strengths they can use day to day.

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Background and approach

Conversations are practical and grounded so clients leave with clear actions to try between meetings. Her approach draws on methods such as cognitive behavioural techniques to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and acceptance and commitment ideas to clarify values and small behavioural steps. Attachment-based perspectives and client-centred work shape how she builds trust and explores relationship patterns.

With 16 years of experience and registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), Jennifer has worked with people from diverse backgrounds. She has particular experience supporting first responders, veterans, people affected by HIV and AIDS, and those facing end-of-life care concerns.

Sessions are offered in English and Chichewa and can be arranged for people inside or outside the United Kingdom. Therapy is delivered via video calls, phone, live chat or text messages to fit different schedules and needs.

Therapeutic approaches you can access online

Jennifer commonly uses cognitive behavioural therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy in her online work. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns, which can help people with anxiety, phobias and low mood. Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) encourages clarity around personal values and small actions that move someone towards a meaningful life, which is useful for stress, avoidance and rumination.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The counsellor will discuss the options with each person, try different techniques, and adapt sessions to match goals and preferences. Together they will choose methods that feel practical and relevant for everyday life.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a deeper connection is needed. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat or text-based messaging suit people who prefer writing, need quick reflections during a busy day, or want ongoing written support between meetings. Registered or accredited professionals provide these formats, which make it easier to fit therapy into work, family and travel routines.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does this counsellor help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family tensions, grief and depression, plus a range of additional issues such as obsessive-compulsive behaviours, phobias, process addictions and self-harm.
What is her style of therapy like?
Her style is down-to-earth and practical. She listens, helps spot unhelpful thoughts, and supports simple behavioural steps to test in daily life.
How much experience does she have?
She has 16 years of professional experience supporting people through emotional and life challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English and Chichewa to accommodate speakers of both languages.
What session formats are available?
Therapy can be delivered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different routines and preferences.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.

What this therapist works with

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Experience
16 years
Licensed
Languages
English, Chichewa

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