- Person-centred core
- Integrative approach
- Work and wellbeing
About Jennifer
Jennifer "Jen" Somerville helps people who are facing addictions, grief, parenting difficulties, family conflict and big life changes. She works with issues that touch daily life, such as workplace stress, feelings of isolation, and coping with illness or loss. Jen writes in plain terms and aims to offer a steady, practical space for people to talk things through.
Jen has practised as a counsellor since 2018 and holds BACP accreditation, which she uses to guide her practice. Her work is integrative in style, with a person-centred core that treats each person as the expert on their own life. That means sessions often focus on listening, reflecting what matters to you, and helping you decide what to do next.
She has experience supporting people with addiction, homelessness, bereavement, parenting and study-related challenges. She also supports people through pregnancy and childbirth issues, divorce and separation, and chronic pain or long-term illness. Her background includes work with students and young people as well as adults.
Jen offers both short-term and longer-term counselling. The biography states she can see clients face to face, online or by telephone, so confirm current session options when booking. Sessions are tailored to what each person brings, and may look different depending on the issue and goals.
People who come to Jen often want practical help for everyday struggles. She aims to offer clear, compassionate conversations that help you make sense of difficulty and plan manageable steps forward.
Practical approaches for online counselling
Jen describes her work as integrative with a person-centred core. Person-centred counselling focuses on listening closely, reflecting your thoughts and feelings, and helping you make your own choices. It is useful for grief, parenting decisions, relationship worries and when you need space to work things through.She also draws on other evidence-based therapeutic techniques as they suit each person. That can include practical strategies for coping with addiction or stress, and ways to manage guilt, shame or low self-worth. These approaches tend to focus on clear steps you can try between sessions as well as understanding what matters to you.
Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with you to decide which methods fit your needs, goals and preferences. You can raise practical concerns about how you want to work and she will adapt the style over time.
The biography notes she can see people online, face to face or by telephone, but please confirm the current session options when booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling around busy days, reduce travel, and allow a quick check-in during a break. Telephone sessions may suit shorter catch-ups or times with limited bandwidth, while other formats may better support longer therapeutic work.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
8+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Jen support?
She works with addictions, grief, parenting and family issues, and coping with major life changes. Additional areas include workplace difficulties, chronic illness, and feelings of isolation.
How would she approach my concerns in sessions?
Jen uses an integrative model with a person-centred core, which means she listens closely and helps you find your own answers. She may draw on different counselling methods as they suit your situation.
How much experience does she have?
She has practised as a counsellor since 2018, giving her eight years of experience working with adults and young people.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, noted as BACP, and operates from the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be held in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography mentions face to face, online and telephone sessions; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.