Counsellor profile
Thelma Jones, BACP
Counsellor - stress and relationships
See online counselling options- Person-centred approach
- BACP member
- Helps with grief
About Thelma
Counsellor and member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), Thelma Jones has four years listed experience working in UK counselling settings. She works with stress, anxiety, LGBT issues, family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, relationships and depression, and speaks English.
Thelma uses a person-centred way of working. She listens and reflects so people feel heard and can look at what matters to them. Sessions aim to identify small, practical steps a person can try between meetings. The emphasis is on building coping skills and confidence rather than on labels or tests.
Her background includes long experience in social work with children and adults, and roles as a therapeutic social worker and life coach. That history shapes an approach that joins emotional support with practical problem solving. Thelma draws on strengths clients already have and suggests straightforward strategies for daily life.
People contact her about both recent events and longer-standing difficulties. She supports those facing bereavement, relationship endings, communication problems, attachment concerns, and the effects of trauma or abandonment. Other areas listed include body image, caregiver stress, blended family issues and ageing concerns.
Thelma works collaboratively on goals and next steps. She asks about what someone hopes to change, then helps set small, manageable tasks. Sessions are paced to suit the person and can focus on talking, planning or practising new ways of coping.
Evidence-based methods and remote counselling
Thelma describes her practice as person-centred and draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide work. A person-centred approach focuses on listening, reflection and responding to what the client brings; it helps when someone needs to feel heard and to clarify goals. Cognitive and behavioural techniques use simple, practical exercises and thought-reviewing tools to reduce anxiety and manage stress symptoms.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Thelma will discuss different ways of working and agree a plan with each client. That discussion looks at what someone wants to change, how they prefer to work, and what feels manageable week to week, so the method can be adjusted as the work develops.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Many people choose remote counselling because it can fit around work and family commitments, make it easier to keep sessions regular, or allow a shorter check-in when lanes are busy. The practical benefits include fewer travel needs, a chance to use counselling during a work break, and the ability to continue when relocation or travel would otherwise interrupt progress.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, trauma and relationship difficulties. Other listed concerns include LGBT issues, family-related worries and depression.
What is her therapeutic style?
She practises a person-centred approach, listening and reflecting so clients can identify what helps. The focus is on practical steps and building coping skills.
How long has she been working in this field?
Her profile records four years of experience in UK counselling contexts alongside longer social work practice. That social work background informs her approach.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is listed as a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Are sessions offered in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are accepted as noted in her profile.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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