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Jennifer "Jenny" Humphrey

Jennifer "Jenny" Humphrey, BACP

United Kingdom

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BACP counsellor - Young adult issues and anxiety

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Eating and body image
  • CBT approach

About Jennifer

Jennifer "Jenny" Humphrey is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, eating and food-related issues, anger, self-esteem and depression, and works with young adults navigating the pressures of early adulthood.

Jenny uses straightforward conversation to identify what's causing distress. She asks clear questions and helps people map the thoughts and behaviours that keep problems going. Sessions are practical and aimed at small, manageable changes rather than big promises.

Her background includes focused work with body image, social anxiety, panic attacks and women's health topics such as pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum depression. She also supports people dealing with communication problems, separation or divorce, family difficulties and questions about life purpose.

Jenny draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps link thoughts, feelings and actions so clients can try new ways of responding. She also brings experience addressing self-harm urges and eating concerns with careful, step-by-step planning and safety-focused discussion.

She speaks English and works within the UK professional framework of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). To begin, the site asks clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online options button.

How CBT and online sessions come together

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours. It helps people spot unhelpful thinking patterns and test different responses, which can reduce anxiety, panic and low mood over time.

When addressing eating and body image concerns, CBT focuses on practical steps such as changing unhelpful routines around food and activity, and shifting self-critical thoughts. For panic and social anxiety, it often uses gradual exposure and breathing or grounding techniques to reduce the intensity of episodes.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about what feels useful and adapt the plan based on needs, goals and preferences. That decision is made together, with regular check-ins to see what is helping.

The practical upside of online sessions is that they can fit into busy early-adult life. They can make it easier to schedule around study or work and reduce travel time. The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Registered or accredited professionals can then explain which format would best match a client's routine and aims.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyEating disordersAnger managementSelf esteemDepression

Additional focus areas

Body imageCommunication problemsDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsLife purposePanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSelf-harmSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

3+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, eating and food-related issues, anger, self-esteem and depression, and has additional focus on body image, panic attacks and young adult concerns.

What is her therapeutic style like?

She uses a practical, conversation-based style and draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to link thoughts, feelings and behaviours and try small changes.

How much professional experience does she have?

She has three years of professional work experience in the United Kingdom.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.

Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?

She does not accept international clients at this time; sessions are offered in English and for people based in the UK.

What session formats are available?

The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking through the platform's online options.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start a first session?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session via the platform.

Online talk therapy through BetterHelp is for adults aged 18 and over and is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.

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