Jessica Rigby, BACP
Jessica Rigby is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
About Jessica
Jessica Rigby is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She trained through a BACP-accredited Diploma of Higher Education and completed a BA (Hons) in Person-Centred Counselling. Jessica has five years' experience working with a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety and relationship difficulties.
She approaches sessions in an open-minded, non-judgemental way. Her style is friendly, inquisitive and caring. She invites people to explain what matters to them and listens closely before suggesting a path forward.
Background and approach
Jessica does not prescribe quick fixes. She believes clients are the experts on their own lives and helps them make sense of feelings and choices. Sessions focus on empathy, reflection and finding practical steps that fit each person’s situation.
Her work has covered issues such as sexuality, consensual non-monogamy, personality and attachment concerns, trauma, grief and caregiving stress. She also supports people managing addictions, chronic illness, body image and parenting pressures. In sessions she combines person-centred listening with solution-focused techniques to help people identify small, achievable changes.
That might mean clarifying goals, trying a new way to talk about a problem, or planning short experiments to test what helps. Jessica welcomes conversations about what you hope to get from counselling. She explains options, answers questions about how she works, and helps clients choose the right steps to move forward.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 392221 | August 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 Jessica works with
Everything Jessica lists, in their own terms.
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Self esteem
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Jessica lists
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
Solution-Focused Therapy looks at small, practical steps and what already works for you. It helps set clear goals and try short experiments to build confidence and momentum for coping with stress, anxiety or life changes.
Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. Jessica will discuss your needs, goals and preferences and help choose methods that suit you. She adapts her way of working as you learn what helps most.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls let you speak face to face and see non-verbal cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or you prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging suit quick check-ins, ongoing support or people who find typed communication easier.
These options make it simpler to fit counselling around work, caregiving or mobility limits, and allow therapists registered with recognised bodies to reach more people across the UK.
Frequently asked
What types of issues can I bring to counselling?
Jessica works with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, addictions and stress. She also supports people dealing with chronic illness, body image and parenting pressures.
How would you describe your therapeutic style?
Her style is warm, inquisitive and non-judgemental. She listens first, then uses client-centred and solution-focused approaches to help you explore feelings and try practical changes.
What is Jessica's background and experience?
She trained via a BACP-accredited Diploma of Higher Education and completed a BA (Hons) in Person-Centred Counselling, and has five years of experience working with diverse issues.
Where does Jessica practise?
Jessica practises in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with Jessica from outside the UK?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are offered to people within the United Kingdom.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How much do sessions cost and how do subscriptions work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and is provided via a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
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