Jennifer Chigwende, BACP

Jennifer Chigwende is a United Kingdom registered therapist with five years of professional experience and a BACP accreditation, which denotes membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK. She supports people coping with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting difficulties, motivation challenges, and issues around self-esteem and confidence.

Jennifer works from the premise that each person is the expert on their own life, and she helps clients draw on their existing strengths to address the problems that brought them to therapy. Her approach seeks to be respectful of individual stories and practical in identifying steps that fit a client’s circumstances and goals. She understands that beginning therapy takes courage and acknowledges the effort involved in taking that first step.

Throughout her work she aims to create a collaborative environment where clients feel heard and can explore strategies to manage current difficulties and build greater resilience over time.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Jennifer uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT - to help clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and to develop practical skills for managing symptoms like anxiety and low mood. CBT focuses on changing thought and behaviour links to reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning.

She also draws on Trauma-Focused Therapy when working with people who have experienced abuse or other traumatic events. This approach involves carefully exploring the impact of trauma and developing ways to process difficult memories while building safety and coping strategies.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Jennifer works together with each client to understand their needs, preferences, and goals, then tailors methods that fit the person rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how people connect with a registered professional. Sessions can happen by video call or phone, or through live chat and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit therapy around work, family commitments, or mobility needs. These options allow ongoing contact and practical support from a therapist even when in-person meetings are not possible.