- Person-centred approach
- Values-based work
- Creative techniques
About Jenny
Jenny Cleary is a counsellor who blends a person-centred way of working with practical therapeutic tools. She keeps a gentle but direct style and aims to meet people where they are. Jenny draws on nine years of experience and holds the NCPS credential.
She begins by helping clients reconnect with their values and what brings them joy. Sessions often focus on small steps that feel doable, not big, sudden changes. The work can include talking, creative techniques, and practices that bring attention to the body as well as the mind.
Jenny uses a mix of approaches chosen to suit each person. That can include cognitive behavioural strategies to reframe unhelpful thoughts, acceptance and commitment tools to clarify values, and attachment-focused ideas to understand relationships. She adapts methods to fit the pace someone needs.
People come to her with many concerns, including stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, addiction, ADHD, and problems with self-esteem or sleep. She also supports those dealing with trauma, bereavement, chronic illness, and life changes such as adoption or caring responsibilities.
Sessions are conversational and practical. Jenny encourages people to notice small changes and build on them. The aim is to help someone feel more settled, clearer about what matters, and more able to take steps towards the life they want.
She begins by helping clients reconnect with their values and what brings them joy. Sessions often focus on small steps that feel doable, not big, sudden changes. The work can include talking, creative techniques, and practices that bring attention to the body as well as the mind.
Jenny uses a mix of approaches chosen to suit each person. That can include cognitive behavioural strategies to reframe unhelpful thoughts, acceptance and commitment tools to clarify values, and attachment-focused ideas to understand relationships. She adapts methods to fit the pace someone needs.
People come to her with many concerns, including stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, addiction, ADHD, and problems with self-esteem or sleep. She also supports those dealing with trauma, bereavement, chronic illness, and life changes such as adoption or caring responsibilities.
Sessions are conversational and practical. Jenny encourages people to notice small changes and build on them. The aim is to help someone feel more settled, clearer about what matters, and more able to take steps towards the life they want.
Therapeutic approaches you can use online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what matters to them and take small meaningful actions. It focuses on values and practical exercises to reduce struggling with difficult thoughts and feelings. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at patterns of thought and behaviour and offers techniques to change unhelpful habits and manage symptoms like anxiety or low mood.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences and what feels most helpful. Together they will choose or adapt methods so sessions support the person’s pace and everyday life.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions useful because they can fit therapy around work, caring duties or travel, reduce time spent commuting, and make it easier to keep regular appointments. Some formats are better for shorter check-ins while others suit deeper conversational work, so discussing practical needs during the first contact helps shape how therapy will run.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
9+ years
Credentials
See below
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Jenny help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, depression, addictions, grief, ADHD, self-esteem and sleep difficulties, among other concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is gentle but direct, meeting people where they are and using conversational, practical methods tailored to the individual's pace.
What background and experience does she have?
Jenny has nine years of experience and brings a background in nature and art into her work, blending creative elements with talk-based therapy.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She holds the NCPS credential and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.