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Jody Lumley

Jody Lumley

BACP

United Kingdom

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In their wordsExperienced person-centred counsellor

Key details

Credentials
BACP
Registration
BACP, United Kingdom / 376178
Experience
9 years
Languages
English
Location
United Kingdom

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp.

  • Person-centred
  • Integrative practice
  • BACP registered

About Jody

Jody Lumley offers support for people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, depression, addictions and relationship concerns. She also helps with issues such as ADHD, compassion fatigue, career strain and coping with life changes including coping with natural or human-caused disaster. Jody is named here to make it clear who leads the work and she welcomes straightforward conversations about what’s worrying you.

She uses a person-centred style that puts the client’s priorities first. Sessions aim to build a calm, non-judgemental space where thoughts and feelings can be talked through. Jody describes her practice as integrative when needed, drawing on different ways of working to match the person in front of her.

Her approach can include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness and psychodynamic ideas alongside solution-focused techniques. These methods are used in simple, practical ways - for example spotting patterns that keep problems going, trying small changes between sessions, and learning techniques to manage strong emotions.

Jody holds BACP, which identifies her registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She qualified in November 2016 and brings nine years of practice experience supporting a wide range of concerns.

People who choose to work with her can expect clear explanations of the methods offered and a steady focus on the goals they set together. Jody aims to empower clients to take first steps towards change and to handle difficult events with more confidence.

How therapeutic approaches shape online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and building understanding. The therapist follows the person’s lead and prioritises what matters to them, which helps when navigating distress after sudden or ongoing events. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at thought and behaviour patterns and uses practical exercises to reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood; it can be useful for managing stress and unhelpful thinking. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve emotional grounding during upsetting memories or strong feelings.

Finding the right mix of approaches happens together. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, then try methods that fit the person's needs. Adjustments can be made as work progresses so sessions keep focusing on practical, achievable steps.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into busy days, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also support continuity after a disruptive event, since therapy can continue from wherever someone is based, subject to the agreed session arrangements.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Credentials

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Jody help with?

Jody supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions and relationship concerns, among other issues.

How would she approach therapy with me?

She uses a person-centred style and can add techniques from CBT, mindfulness, psychodynamic and solution-focused approaches to suit the person.

What experience does she bring to sessions?

Jody has nine years of experience and has worked with a wide range of issues, including work-related trauma and complex trauma.

What credentials and location are listed?

Jody is BACP registered and works in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are fees and payments handled?

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

What is the first step to begin working together?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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