Dr. Jess Clapham

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Existential Therapy
• Career coaching

About Jess

Dr Jess Clapham works with stress, anxiety, self esteem and career concerns using a conversational, client-led style. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has three years' professional experience in the UK.

Her practice often focuses on practical problems such as coping with life changes, workplace difficulties and building motivation. She also supports people dealing with grief, trauma and abuse, and longstanding low mood. Sessions are described in straightforward terms and aim to help people notice what matters to them and find manageable next steps.

Jess has worked with clients on relationship and family issues, parenting questions, and challenges such as anger, ADHD and self-worth. She also offers coaching and mentoring for professionals who want clearer goals or help with workplace pressures. Her approach combines listening with direct discussion about options and strategies.

She uses Client-Centred Therapy and Existential Therapy in her work. That means she encourages people to lead the conversation and helps them reflect on values, meaning and choice when decisions feel difficult. These approaches suit people who want a respectful, reflective space to think things through.

Sessions are conducted in English and Welsh and Jess accepts international clients. She asks people to use the online matching process to book a first appointment and to agree a practical plan for how counselling will proceed.

How her approaches translate to online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person's experience and priorities. The counsellor follows the client's lead, listens without directing, and helps clarify feelings and choices. This approach can help with self-esteem, anxiety and workplace concerns.

Existential Therapy looks at meaning, freedom and responsibility in life choices. It encourages reflection on values and purpose, which is useful for people facing life changes, career decisions or questions about direction.

Choosing an approach is part of the work. Jess will discuss which style or mix of approaches fits a client's needs and goals, and decide this together in early sessions. The aim is a collaborative plan that matches practical concerns and personal preferences.

The profile does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the available formats before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, save travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals commonly offer a range of ways to meet, and Jess will agree a practical arrangement based on the client's circumstances and what works best for them.

Topics Jess lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Self-esteem
• Career difficulties
• Coping with life changes
• Coaching
• Relationship issues
• Family conflicts
• Trauma and abuse
• Grief
• Parenting issues
• Anger management
• Depression
• ADHD
• Abandonment
• Adoption and foster care
• Aging and geriatric issues
• Attachment issues
• Blended family issues
• Commitment issues
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
• Family of origin issues
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Hoarding
• Jealousy
• Life purpose
• Midlife crisis
• Multicultural concerns
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Phobias
• Postpartum depression
• Post-traumatic stress
• Prejudice and discrimination
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Women's issues
• Workplace issues
• Young adult issues

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Existential Therapy

Questions about Jess

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. Anxiety is listed among her main areas of work, including stress and panic-related concerns.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She uses Client-Centred Therapy and Existential Therapy, emphasising a person-led conversation and reflection on values and choices.

How much experience does she have?

She has three years' professional experience working in the United Kingdom.

Is she registered with a professional body in the UK?

She is recorded as a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Can I have sessions in Welsh?

Yes. Sessions are offered in English and Welsh.

Are international clients accepted?

Yes. She accepts international clients as stated in the profile.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start counselling with her?

Use the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.