Jessica Sullivan, BACP

Jessica Sullivan is a counsellor with 20 years' experience. She aims to help people notice their strengths and make practical changes. Jessica offers steady support as people learn about themselves and try different ways to cope.

She originally trained as a Psychodynamic Psychotherapist and continues to use that approach for longer term, open-ended work. That approach looks at how early life and attachment can shape current patterns and relationships. For shorter-term work she uses Solution-Focused Therapy to set clear goals and move forward from current problems.

Her background includes workplace counselling, so she understands how work and personal life affect each other. She can also support people after traumatic incidents at work. Jessica has a special interest in the emotional aspects of diabetes and in supporting people through cancer treatment and recovery.

As part of an initial assessment she may use questionnaires such as the GAD-7, PHQ-9, HADS and IES-R to clarify needs and priorities. Her clinical experience covers depression, anxiety, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, eating concerns, relationship and intimacy-related issues, trauma and bereavement.

She also works with issues linked to attachment, abandonment, body image, caregiver stress, domestic violence and the emotional impact of major life changes. Jessica describes herself as thoughtful and pragmatic, and she aims to match her approach to what a person needs in the moment.

How Jessica's Approaches Work Online

Psychodynamic Therapy looks at how early relationships and patterns affect current feelings and behaviour. It is useful when people want to understand recurring difficulties, attachment problems or deep emotional issues. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, practical steps and clear goals to help people move past a current problem more quickly.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Jessica will discuss what feels most helpful and try different ways of working based on a person's needs, goals and preferences. The decision is collaborative and may shift over time as progress is made.

Confirm the session formats available before booking, as the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also help when quieter surroundings or not being on camera are preferable. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists can adapt exercises, goal setting and reflective discussion to suit remote sessions while keeping the focus on practical change and emotional understanding.