Counsellor profile
Jennie Walmsley, BACP
Counsellor - stress and trauma
See online counselling options- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Workplace coaching
About Jennie
Counsellor Jennie Walmsley is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has three years' experience helping people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, coping with life changes, and coaching.
Jennie works in an integrative way, which means she draws on different evidence-based methods rather than sticking to a single technique. She has worked extensively with survivors of sexual assault and other trauma, and she also uses skills from coaching to help with workplace communication and professional role clarity.
Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer understanding. Jennie helps people talk through distressing events, manage symptoms day to day, and build clearer ways of communicating at work and at home. She aims to make ideas easy to use in everyday life rather than explaining theory at length.
Her background includes many years in broadcasting, where she developed coaching and training experience. Those skills feed into sessions that include feedback on communication and practical suggestions for confidence building.
Jennie works with adults in the United Kingdom and runs counselling with attention to the BACP ethical framework. Sessions are conducted in English. Before booking, people are asked to check current session options through the online matching system so they know how their counselling will be arranged.
Approaches used and how online counselling works
Jennie practises an integrative style, which means she draws on different evidence-based techniques rather than a single model. That might include short-term, goal-focused techniques to manage anxiety and stress, explaining simple tools for day-to-day coping. It can also include trauma-informed approaches that focus on stabilising reactions and helping a person tell their story at a pace that feels manageable.Finding the right method is collaborative. The counsellor will discuss what is most useful for a person's situation and try different ways of working if needed. Together they will set short-term goals and review progress so the approach evolves with the client's needs and preferences.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm which options are offered before booking. Online counselling can help fit sessions into a busy week, make it easier to join from a different town, or avoid travel after work. It also allows shorter check-ins when a quick follow-up is useful. Registered or accredited professionals can offer these practical benefits while working with you to match approach and availability.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she commonly help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, coping with life changes and coaching for work-related matters.
What is her counselling style?
She uses an integrative approach, drawing on different evidence-based techniques to suit the person's needs.
How long has she practised counselling?
She has three years of experience working in counselling and coaching roles.
Which professional body is she registered with?
She is registered with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time; she works with people in the United Kingdom.
How are sessions arranged and what formats are used?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking via the online matching system.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete the 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.