Jessica Russell

• Stress and anxiety
• LGBTQ plus issues
• Self esteem work

About Jessica

Jessica Russell works with people on stress, anxiety, LGBT issues, relationships, self-esteem and coping with life changes using collaborative, person-centred practice. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has six years of professional experience.

She focuses on helping people build confidence and motivation. Sessions often involve talking through current difficulties, clarifying practical steps, and noticing existing strengths that can be put to use. Jessica uses straightforward language and keeps sessions geared to day-to-day concerns like work pressure, panic, or feeling isolated.

Her work includes support around relationship problems and communication difficulties. She also helps people address guilt, shame, sexuality questions, and issues faced by women in different life stages. For panic and anxiety she offers calm, paced conversations and practical coping ideas that can be used between sessions.

Jessica believes the person in front of her knows their story best. She aims to help people spot patterns that no longer serve them and try new ways of responding. Sessions are collaborative and focus on what the client wants to change now.

Clients can expect clear, practical conversations and suggested steps to practise between meetings. Her experience in workplace concerns and life-purpose questions means she supports both immediate coping and longer-term planning. Sessions are conducted in English and follow the standards of the BACP.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Jessica uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and personal strengths. One approach involves structured coping strategies for anxiety and panic, teaching short-term techniques to reduce intense symptoms and build confidence in everyday situations. Another approach emphasises person-centred listening and collaborative planning, helping people name what matters, set achievable goals, and try out new ways of responding to relationship or workplace stressors.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss different methods with the client and decide together which fits the client's goals, needs and preferences. This makes sessions more likely to address the specific issues a person brings, whether that is improving communication, tackling guilt and shame, or managing life changes.

Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as the biography does not specify them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow check-ins at shorter notice. They also allow people to choose quieter surroundings, use phone-only contact if preferred, or keep sessions to a briefer check-in when needed. Registered or accredited professionals can offer different arrangements to suit practical needs.

Topics Jessica lists

• Stress and anxiety
• LGBT
• Relationship issues
• Self-esteem
• Coping with life changes
• Communication problems
• Guilt and shame
• Isolation and loneliness
• Life purpose
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Self-love
• Sexuality
• Women's issues
• Workplace issues

Questions about Jessica

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. She helps people who experience anxiety and panic attacks with practical coping strategies and paced conversations.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She uses person-centred, collaborative sessions that focus on clients' strengths and on practical steps for change.

How long has she been practising?

She has six years of professional experience working with people on stress, relationships and self-esteem.

Is she a member of a professional body in the UK?

Yes. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) in the United Kingdom.

Can I have sessions in another language?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she take international clients?

No. She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?

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

How do I start working with her?

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