Jennifer "Jen" Somerville, BACP

Jennifer "Jen" Somerville is an integrative counsellor who brings a person-centred approach to her work, believing that each person is the expert on their own life and that therapy can provide a supportive space to explore challenges. She has been a qualified counsellor since 2018 and holds the BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - indicating commitment to professional standards and ongoing development.

Working with both adults and young people, Jen adapts her methods to fit each individual. Her integrative style means she draws on a range of therapeutic techniques as appropriate, while keeping the person at the core of the process. She has additional training for work with young people and extensive experience supporting students across different ages.

Jen has supported people facing a wide variety of issues, including homelessness, addiction, family and parenting difficulties, adoption-related concerns, study and school attendance challenges, bereavement and loss, palliative care and life-shortening conditions, child loss, religious trauma, workplace problems, and identity questions. She offers both short-term and longer-term counselling and is able to meet clients face-to-face, online, or by telephone.

Prospective clients are encouraged to get in touch with any questions. Jen aims to provide a welcoming, thoughtful space to help people work through whatever they bring to therapy.

Integrative and Person-Centred Support Delivered Online

Jennifer "Jen" Somerville works from a person-centred foundation, which focuses on creating a non-judgmental space where clients are treated as the experts on their own experiences. This approach helps individuals explore feelings, values, and goals at their own pace and is especially helpful when dealing with life changes, relationships, grief, and identity concerns.

Alongside person-centred work, Jen uses an integrative approach that draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques chosen to match a client's needs. Integrative practice means combining methods in a thoughtful way to address issues such as addiction, parenting challenges, chronic illness adjustment, and workplace stress, tailoring sessions to what proves most helpful for each person.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative part of therapy. Jen will work with clients to identify goals, test different techniques, and adjust the focus as progress is made so the plan reflects the client's preferences and circumstances. Online sessions - by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - offer flexibility for people juggling work, caregiving, study, or mobility limitations. These options make it easier to fit regular therapeutic work into everyday life while maintaining continuity and responsiveness to changing needs.