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Jessica Russell, BACP

Helping people manage anxiety and stress

6 years in practice · based in United Kingdom · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Jessica

Jessica Russell is a counsellor with six years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom. She holds BACP accreditation and supports people who are coping with stress, anxiety and changes in life. Jessica focuses on helping people build confidence and motivation so they can move forward with greater calm and clarity.

She sees LGBT clients and people dealing with relationship difficulties. She also helps with self-esteem, self-love and issues around sexuality and women's concerns.

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Background and approach

Panic attacks, feelings of isolation and workplace stress are within her experience as well. Jessica believes the person knows their own story best. She works collaboratively, helping clients notice strengths and practical steps they can take.

Sessions are straightforward and aimed at making things more manageable day to day. Her approach is compassionate and down-to-earth. She supports people to name what matters to them, set realistic goals and try small changes between sessions.

The aim is to build coping skills that fit into everyday life. Jessica offers sessions by video call, phone, live chat or messaging. She guides each person through a process that suits their needs and situation, with clear next steps and practical ideas to try between meetings.

Approaches that support change online

Evidence-based therapeutic techniques are used to help people manage anxiety and stress. One approach focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns. It helps people notice thoughts that increase worry and practice alternative ways of thinking that reduce distress and improve daily coping.

Another approach emphasises practical skills and small experiments. This method breaks problems into manageable steps, teaching breathing and grounding techniques for panic and routines that lower overall stress. It is useful for building confidence and increasing motivation in everyday life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences, and then try methods that fit. This is a collaborative process with regular review and adjustments when something is not helping.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions work when bandwidth is low, live chat is useful for quick check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between meetings. These options make it easier to arrange sessions around work, family and other commitments while keeping the focus on practical progress.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does Jessica commonly help with?
She works with stress and anxiety and supports people with relationship worries, self-esteem and life changes. She also helps with panic attacks, loneliness and workplace issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She helps clients identify strengths and set manageable goals to try between sessions.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has six years of professional experience working with the concerns listed, including LGBT-related issues and motivation challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international arrangements are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging depending on client preference.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

What this therapist works with

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Experience
6 years
Licensed
Languages
English

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