Counsellor profile
Jean Flynn, BACP
Counsellor - anxiety and relationships
See online counselling options- Client-Centred Therapy
- CBT techniques
- Solution-Focused work
About Jean
Counsellor Jean Flynn is a BACP-registered practitioner working in the United Kingdom with three years' experience. She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, family concerns, grief and loss, self-esteem problems, trauma and abuse, and mood conditions such as depression and bipolar disorder.
Jean uses a conversational style in sessions. She listens to what matters most to the person and then discusses practical ways forward. Sessions focus on clear problems and small, realistic steps rather than long lectures or jargon.
Her work draws on several established approaches. Client-Centred Therapy guides how she responds in the room, aiming to reflect what the client says and help them clarify feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used when looking at patterns of thinking and behaviour that make problems worse. Psychodynamic ideas help when early relationships and attachment come into play, and Solution-Focused Therapy is used to spot small changes that make a difference.
Jean notes additional experience with issues such as ADHD, autism and Asperger Syndrome, codependency, dissociation, domestic violence, eating and food-related concerns, guilt and shame, end-of-life and hospice matters, infidelity, veteran and armed forces issues, phobias, post-traumatic stress, self-harm, and sexual assault and abuse. She also lists work around HIV and AIDS.
People who contact her are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Practical arrangements such as cost and session type are discussed before booking so clients know what to expect.
Approach and online counselling with Jean Flynn
Client-Centred Therapy places the client's experience at the heart of the work. The counsellor reflects back what is said and helps the person clarify thoughts and feelings, which can suit people facing grief, relationship strain or low self-esteem. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It is useful for addressing anxiety, stress and mood problems by trying small, practical changes and testing what works.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Jean will talk through what matters to the client and suggest which methods to try first. The plan can change over time if something else seems more helpful; the client and counsellor make these decisions together.
The biography does not list which session formats are used, so please confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy around work, study or caring responsibilities. Others prefer shorter check-ins by phone when they need a quick review, or camera sessions when visual contact helps. Registered or accredited professionals often offer a mix to suit daily life, and Jean will discuss practical arrangements so sessions can fit into ordinary routines.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she commonly help with?
Jean works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, grief, self-esteem, trauma and abuse, depression and bipolar issues, and ADHD among other topics.
What kind of approach does she use in sessions?
She combines Client-Centred listening with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Solution-Focused methods, and also draws on psychodynamic ideas when attachment or past relationships are relevant.
How much professional experience does she have?
Jean has three years of professional work experience as a counsellor in the UK.
Which professional body is she a member of and where does she practise?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works in the United Kingdom.
Are sessions available in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does she offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify formats.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.