Thelma Jones, BACP

Thelma Jones is a United Kingdom-based therapist registered with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - who works in a person-centred and strengths-based way. With four years of professional practice, she supports both children and adults facing emotional and behavioural challenges, traumatic events, loss, grief and ongoing emotional pain.

Thelma creates a non-judgemental, empathetic space where individuals and families can feel heard and validated. She focuses on gentle guidance and practical strategies, helping people explore feelings, develop coping skills and rebuild confidence at their own pace. Her approach emphasises each person’s own resources and preferences, offering tailored support rather than one-size-fits-all solutions.

Working with families and individuals, Thelma helps navigate the emotional barriers that affect daily life and relationships. She combines a strengths-based outlook with clear, doable techniques so that people can regain a sense of belonging and move toward change. Thelma aims to empower clients to find what works for them, walking beside them through each step of the process and supporting sustainable progress over time.

Person-Centred and Strengths-Based Online Support

Thelma works primarily from a person-centred perspective, which focuses on listening closely, validating experience and helping people find their own solutions. This approach is useful for issues such as grief, relationship difficulties and emotional distress where being heard and understood is key.

She also uses a strengths-based approach that highlights a person’s existing resources and capabilities, helping clients build practical coping skills and regain confidence. This way of working can be particularly helpful for managing anxiety, stress and the emotional effects of trauma or life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Thelma collaborates with each person to determine what fits best. She considers the client’s needs, goals and preferences and adapts techniques over time so therapy remains relevant and effective.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat and text-based messaging, giving flexibility to fit therapy into busy lives. These options make it easier to access regular support from registered professionals, attend sessions from different locations and maintain continuity of care when schedules or circumstances change.