Jay Williams, BACP
Jay Williams is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who offers talking therapy for people feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or low.
- Grief
- Self Esteem
- Career difficulties
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About Jay
Jay Williams is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who offers talking therapy for people feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or low. He has five years of experience and works with individuals, couples and groups. He listens without rush and helps people make sense of their feelings so they can move forward.
He uses psychodynamic work to look at patterns that began in the past and still affect everyday life. That approach focuses on thoughts, feelings and relationships to reveal where some problems come from.
Background and approach
Sessions often involve talking through memories, dreams or repeating patterns to build new understanding. Jay also uses mindfulness techniques to help people manage stress and feel calmer day to day. These simple practices help reduce anxiety, improve sleep, and make it easier to cope with change.
Mindfulness is offered alongside conversation, not instead of it. People come to him for many concerns including depression, anxiety, grief, relationship problems, low self-esteem and career stress. He also supports those dealing with trauma, parenting strain, anger, ADHD related questions and identity issues within LGBT experiences.
Sessions can be done one-to-one, as couples, or in group settings depending on needs. Jay aims to create steady small steps rather than quick fixes, helping each person work out practical ways to feel better and stay well.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 404193 | June 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Jay works with
Everything Jay lists, in their own terms.
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Jay lists
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Online support
Mindfulness therapy teaches simple exercises to ground attention in the present moment. Practising breathing or awareness techniques online can reduce stress, help with sleep and make intense feelings easier to manage between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide whether psychodynamic exploration, mindfulness practice, or a mixture is best for the client's goals and situation. That choice can change over time as needs evolve.
Online work is flexible and practical. Video calls recreate a face-to-face conversation when visual connection matters. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit a quiet break during the day. Live chat and text messaging suit brief check-ins, written reflection or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Registered and accredited professionals use these formats to make therapy easier to schedule and keep talking when life is busy.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does Jay help with?
He sees people for depression, anxiety, grief, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem and career stress, among other concerns listed in his profile.
What is Jay's therapeutic style like?
His work combines psychodynamic conversation with mindfulness exercises so clients gain insight and practical coping tools.
How much experience does he have?
He has five years of experience working with individuals, couples and groups in a counselling role.
What credentials does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, abbreviated as BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or countries?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts clients internationally.
Which session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and therapy is delivered via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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