Jennifer Hughes, NCPS
Jennifer Hughes is a calm, down-to-earth counsellor who focuses on helping people who are feeling overwhelmed, low or stuck.
About Jennifer
Jennifer Hughes is a calm, down-to-earth counsellor who focuses on helping people who are feeling overwhelmed, low or stuck. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions and the effects of trauma. Jen aims to create a gentle space where people can begin to make small, steady changes.
She keeps sessions practical and straightforward. Conversations often start with what matters most to the person that day.
Background and approach
From there she helps people notice patterns, set clearer boundaries, and practise different ways of coping that fit their life. Jennifer uses a mix of approaches tailored to each person. She draws on client-centred methods to listen and follow the person’s lead.
Cognitive behavioural tools are offered to test unhelpful thoughts and build new habits. Psychodynamic ideas can help make sense of long-standing patterns that repeat in relationships. Her work is trauma-informed and pays attention to how past harm affects current wellbeing.
That might mean moving slowly through difficult memories, or focusing on skills to manage dissociation and overwhelm. She also supports people navigating issues such as body image, codependency, addiction and complex family dynamics. Jen has three years of clinical experience and holds the NCPS credential.
Sessions are delivered in English and are offered online by video, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. The style is warm, pragmatic and non-judgemental, aimed at helping people feel clearer and more able to make chosen changes.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| NCPS | NCS23-00869 | February 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 Jennifer works with
Everything Jennifer lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Body image
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
Approaches Jennifer lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings and actions. Online CBT sessions can include practical exercises and simple skills to test unhelpful thoughts and build new coping habits for anxiety, low mood or addictive behaviours.
Psychodynamic ideas can also be used to notice recurring relationship patterns and how past experiences influence current behaviour. Even online, this work helps people make sense of long-standing struggles and consider different choices.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The counsellor will work collaboratively to choose methods that fit personal goals, preferences and the issue at hand. That may mean combining listening-based work with CBT tools and trauma-focused pacing as needed.
Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when discussing emotional material is helpful. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit people who prefer writing or need more frequent, brief contact between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life while keeping the focus on progress and usable skills.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
Jennifer supports adults with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions and trauma-related concerns, plus related areas like self-esteem and relationship difficulties.
How would you describe the therapy style used?
Sessions are relaxed and client-centred, with practical CBT techniques and psychodynamic reflection offered when helpful.
What is Jennifer's professional background?
She has three years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of emotional and relational issues.
Where is this counsellor based and what credential do they hold?
Jennifer practices in the United Kingdom and holds the NCPS credential as listed in her profile.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with this counsellor?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What formats are available for sessions?
Therapy can be carried out by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging depending on what suits the person.
How do I begin working with this counsellor and what does it cost?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a session. Cost varies by location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
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