Counsellor profile
Jennifer "Jen" Somerville, BACP
Counsellor - addictions and family support
See online counselling options- Person centred core
- Work with young people
- Face to face and remote
About Jennifer
Counsellor Jennifer "Jen" Somerville is a BACP member with eight years' experience. She works with adults and young people on issues such as addictions, family difficulties, grief, parenting and coping with life changes.
Jen uses an integrative approach with a person-centred core. She believes the client knows themselves best and offers a calm, listening presence to help people talk things through. Where useful, she draws on other counselling methods alongside the person-centred work.
She has helped with a wide range of concerns. These include homelessness, addiction, bereavement and loss, palliative care, child loss, parenting and adoption matters. She has also supported people with workplace difficulties, study and student challenges, school attendance issues, and questions about identity and faith.
Jen has a further qualification for working with young people as well as adults. She has extensive experience working with students of different ages. Sessions can be short term or longer term depending on the person's needs.
Her practice is based in the United Kingdom. She offers face-to-face appointments and remote work by telephone or online. Prospective clients should check the current session options before booking.
To start, people are asked to use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then arrange a first session.
Approaches used in online counselling and what they do
Jen works from a person-centred base. This approach focuses on listening and reflecting so people can make sense of what matters to them. It can help with grief, parenting worries, relationship strain and life changes by giving room to talk and consider options.She also practises an integrative approach, which means she draws on other evidence-based techniques as needed. That might mean using practical ways to manage stress, or different conversational methods to address addiction, guilt or issues around control. These methods aim to make sessions feel relevant to the problem being worked on.
Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options with the client, consider goals and preferences, and agree a way forward together. This is a collaborative process and can change as needs evolve.
Practical benefits of online counselling can include fitting sessions around study or work, avoiding travel time and using a shorter check-in when that suits. The biography notes she offers online and telephone work, but clients should confirm the precise session formats available before booking. Registered or accredited professionals often offer a mix of in-person and remote sessions to suit everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with most often?
She works with addictions, family issues, grief, parenting and coping with life changes. She also supports people with workplace stress, study challenges and identity questions.
How would you describe her counselling style?
Her work is integrative with a person-centred core. She listens, reflects and uses other counselling methods where they fit the person's situation.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years' experience as a counsellor, working with adults and young people in a range of settings.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not take international clients at this time.
What formats are available for sessions?
The biography states she can see people face to face, online or by telephone. Confirm current session options before booking to ensure they meet your needs.
How are fees and payment handled?
Fees 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.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.