Jennifer "Jeni" O’Donnell, NCPS
Jennifer "Jeni" O’Donnell is a psychotherapeutic counsellor and coach who aims to create a warm, supportive space for people to talk about what matters to them.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- +15 more
About Jennifer
Jennifer "Jeni" O’Donnell is a psychotherapeutic counsellor and coach who aims to create a warm, supportive space for people to talk about what matters to them. She uses straightforward, gentle conversation to help clients untangle stress and anxiety. Jeni names depression among the issues she helps with and offers practical guidance for day-to-day struggles.
She has three years of experience working with a wide range of concerns. These include relationship and family difficulties, grief and bereavement, parenting pressures, low self-esteem, addiction-related worries, and trouble sleeping.
Background and approach
She also helps with anger, intimacy issues, ADHD and coping with life changes. Jeni follows a client-centred, pluralistic approach. That means she listens first and adapts methods to fit each person.
Techniques come from attachment work, cognitive-behavioural ideas, mindfulness and psychodynamic thinking so sessions can be problem-focused or exploratory depending on what the person needs. Sessions are conversational and practical. Clients can expect to identify small, manageable steps and try them between sessions.
The focus is on building steady progress rather than quick fixes. She works with people who want clear tools and compassionate support while they process difficult feelings. Jeni aims to help clients move forward with more confidence and clearer choices about next steps.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| NCPS | NCS23-00564 | February 2027 |
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
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Jennifer lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-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
She also uses attachment-based ideas to look at how past relationships shape current patterns. This approach helps people understand closeness, communication and how to build more reliable ways of relating when intimacy or trust feels difficult.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. She will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then pick methods that fit those aims. The plan can change as progress is made and as priorities shift over time.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, which offer flexibility for different needs. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation; phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited; live chat or text messaging suit shorter check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, parenting and travel while keeping a steady therapeutic relationship.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does this counsellor address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression and grief as well as relationship and family concerns. Other areas include parenting pressures, addiction-related worries, sleep problems and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centred and pluralistic, which means she starts by listening and then tailors methods to each person's needs. Sessions can be practical or more exploratory depending on the issue.
What background and experience does she have?
She has three years of experience working with a range of emotional and practical difficulties. That work includes helping people through bereavement, relationship strain and changes in life circumstances.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds the NCPS credential and practises from the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Yes, she accepts international clients and runs sessions with people who live in other countries.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to start working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. You can then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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