Jessica Cooke, BACP

Jessica Cooke recognises that taking time to read therapist profiles is an important step in finding the right practitioner. She places great value on building trust and understanding so clients can feel heard and comfortable bringing their concerns into therapy.

Jess has worked as a therapist in both health-care settings and private practice for over 15 years. Her formal training includes a BSc (Hons) in Psychology, an MA in Clinical Counselling and a Diploma in CBT - and she is registered with the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy). These qualifications have enabled her to draw on techniques from a range of therapeutic models and adapt her approach to suit individual needs.

She believes that therapy should be tailored to each person. Early sessions focus on exploring what is causing difficulty and on clarifying goals, so that any suggested ways of working are relevant and practical. Some issues can be resolved relatively quickly while others need more time to unpack - both outcomes are part of the process.

Jessica is open about the fact that therapy can be challenging and may bring change. When the current situation no longer works, she supports clients in working through that change with compassion and professional guidance. Whether someone is sure what they want from therapy or is still finding their way, she aims to offer thoughtful, experience-informed options and encouragement as they move forward.

Practical therapeutic approaches for online sessions

Jessica works from a blend of established methods tailored to each person. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, non-judgemental space where the client leads the conversation and the therapist offers empathy and reflection - this approach helps when someone needs a safe place to explore feelings and personal values.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the connections between thoughts, feelings and behaviours, and introduces practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns. It can be especially useful for managing anxiety, low mood and stress by teaching skills to reframe thinking and try different behaviours.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on identifying small, actionable steps that move a person toward their goals, which works well when clients want to build momentum and focus on strengths and solutions rather than only on problems.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Jessica collaborates with each client to understand their needs, goals and preferences, and together they decide which methods to prioritise and when to adapt the plan.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for people with busy lives or mobility limits. Video calls and phone sessions allow face-to-face conversation from home, while live chat and text-based messaging provide shorter, more frequent check-ins and flexibility in communication. These options make it easier to fit therapy into daily life and to maintain continuity of support with registered professionals and therapists.