Jody Lumley, BACP

Jody Lumley helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, depression and addiction. She works with issues around LGBT concerns, intimacy, anger, self-esteem and career pressures. Jody also supports people dealing with bipolar, ADHD, compassion fatigue and major life changes.

Jody is a BACP counsellor with nine years of experience. She trained and qualified in November 2016 and uses a person-centred way of working. That means conversations focus on the person in front of her and what they want from therapy.

Her practice adapts methods to suit each person. She draws on cognitive behavioural techniques, mindfulness ideas, psychodynamic thinking and solution-focused steps when those methods fit. The aim is practical work that matches a client's needs rather than a fixed programme.

She has worked with people affected by childhood trauma, work-related trauma and various forms of abuse. She has also supported those who have experienced self-harm, domestic violence, grief, PTSD and complex PTSD. Jody describes her role as offering support and empowerment while people take steps towards change.

In sessions she encourages honest conversation and helps clients make sense of difficult feelings. The focus is on clear, manageable goals and on building ways to cope day to day. People who choose to work with her can expect a calm, attentive approach that aims to meet their particular concerns.

How Jody’s approaches translate to online working

Client-centred work focuses on the person's needs and goals. In practice this means sessions start with what matters most to the client and proceed at a comfortable pace, helping them talk through feelings and choices.

Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours link together. It often involves spotting unhelpful patterns and trying small, practical changes to test what helps with anxiety, low mood or anger.

Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention practices to reduce reactivity and improve concentration. It can help with stress, rumination and building calmer ways to respond to difficult moments.

Choosing the right approach is part of therapy. Jody works together with each person to decide which methods suit their goals and preferences. That might mean trying a mix of person-centred listening, CBT tools or mindfulness exercises and reviewing progress as therapy continues.

If you are considering online sessions, check the available session options before booking so you know what format is offered. Many people find remote work helps fit therapy into a busy week, reduces travel time and allows for shorter check-ins when needed. Confirm the practical arrangements with the therapist when you schedule your first appointment.