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Jessica Douglas

Jessica Douglas

BACP

United Kingdom

Therapist using Transactional Analysis to help people

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Profile summary

Credentials
BACP
Registration
BACP, United Kingdom · 393701
Experience
4 years
Languages
English
Location
United Kingdom

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp.

  • Transactional Analysis
  • BACP registered
  • Work and wellbeing

About Jessica

Jessica Douglas is a psychotherapeutic counsellor who uses Transactional Analysis as a central model. She introduces herself simply and listens as a person first, so clients can tell their stories in their own words. Jessica aims to offer a calm space to explore feelings about work, relationships, grief and everyday pressures.

With four years' experience and registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), she blends Transactional Analysis with ideas from other models to suit each person. Sessions are shaped around what someone wants to achieve, whether that is a single focused meeting, a short block of work, or a longer-term plan.

Jessica sees the therapeutic relationship as a conversation between two people influenced by their life histories. She listens, reflects and asks questions with curiosity rather than assuming she knows the answer. If a particular approach or pace isn’t helping, she discusses alternatives or a referral.

Core hours tend to be mornings and evenings on certain weekdays, and she can consider weekend or later evening work on request. She explains that the length of therapy depends on the goals agreed in the initial planning meeting, and that flexibility is part of the process.

As a practitioner bound by the BACP Ethical Framework, Jessica will inform clients if illness affects her ability to work and will offer options to reschedule. She encourages open discussion about fit and aims to help people make choices that suit their needs.

Therapeutic approaches and working online

Jessica's practice centres on Transactional Analysis, which looks at how people relate to themselves and others through recurring patterns. It helps with communication difficulties, relationship problems and understanding where old habits come from. She also uses an assimilative integrative approach, which means she blends techniques from different models to fit the person's needs. This flexibility can be useful for complex issues like trauma, mood disorders or workplace stress where a single method may not suit every situation. Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options during the first meetings and agree on a plan based on the person's goals, preferences and what feels most helpful. That plan can be reviewed and adjusted as therapy progresses. For practicalities, confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can help fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel and making it easier to have sessions between work commitments or family tasks. It can also allow shorter check-ins or flexible timing when needed. Registered and accredited professionals offering online sessions generally aim to match approach and format to what will best support day-to-day needs.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCommunication problemsFamily problemsIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Social anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Experience

4+ years

Credentials

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What issues does Jessica help with?

She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem and workplace issues. Other focuses include addiction, ADHD, relationship and intimacy-related issues.

What is her therapeutic style?

Jessica uses Transactional Analysis as her core model and draws on other approaches as needed. She describes her way of working as assimilative and integrative, tailoring sessions to each person.

How much experience does she have?

She has four years of clinical experience and works within the BACP Ethical Framework. That experience informs how she plans and reviews therapy with people.

Where is she based and how is she registered?

She practises in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people from other countries work with her?

She is not currently accepting international clients.

How are sessions arranged and how much do they cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Specific pricing and scheduling are provided through the platform when you progress.

How do I begin a course of therapy?

Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability. An initial meeting will include treatment planning and discussion of goals.

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