Counsellor profile
Jemma Brett, BACP
Counsellor for anxiety and parenting
See online counselling options- Stress management
- Neurodivergent affirming
- Depression support
About Jemma
Counsellor Jemma Brett is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She has four years' experience and works with stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, depression, coping with life changes and ADHD.
Jemma describes her approach as down-to-earth and human. She blends professional training with personal experience to offer straightforward conversations about what is troubling someone. Sessions focus on practical ways to manage mood, build routines, and improve communication with others.
She pays particular attention to neurodivergent-affirming practice and supports people who want to understand how their neurodivergence affects day-to-day life. That can mean looking at sensory needs, organising strategies, or ways to explain differences to others.
Jemma also helps people handle parenting strain and caregiver stress. She talks through boundaries, pacing, and ways to reduce overwhelm so day-to-day tasks feel more manageable. Work on attachment and communication can help with isolated or difficult relationships.
Her work covers relationship endings, control issues, guilt and shame, and finding purpose. Sessions can look at small changes that have a big effect on mood and confidence. People are invited to try approaches and see what helps for them.
This counsellor practises in the United Kingdom and offers sessions in English. The next step is to use the site matching process to choose a session and schedule a first meeting.
Therapeutic approaches and how online counselling works
Two evidence-based techniques Jemma uses are practical problem-solving and reflective listening. Practical problem-solving breaks issues into manageable steps and focuses on actions someone can try between sessions. It helps with stress, day-to-day routines and coping when life feels overwhelming. Reflective listening involves the counsellor summarising what someone says and checking understanding. This helps people feel clearer about their thoughts and can reduce social anxiety and isolation by improving communication skills. Finding the right approach is part of the process. Jemma will work with the person to test methods and adjust what she uses as sessions progress. This is done collaboratively, taking account of the client's goals and what they find useful. The biography does not state which session formats are offered. Confirm current options before booking so you know whether sessions are by video, phone or in person. One practical benefit of remote sessions is fitting counselling into a busy day without travel. Phone or shorter sessions can suit a tight break at work, while video can help with conversational work that benefits from visual cues. Registered or accredited professionals can help match a format to what will fit into everyday life.Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, parenting, depression, coping with life changes and ADHD, plus related concerns such as attachment and caregiver stress.
How would you describe her counselling style?
Her style is down-to-earth and direct. Conversations focus on practical steps and everyday coping strategies.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of experience working with adults on a range of mood and life-change issues.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What are the session formats available?
The biography does not list session formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are fees and billing handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
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