Jessica Rigby, BACP

Jessica Rigby is a therapist registered with the BACP who completed a BACP-accredited Diploma of Higher Education and a BA (Hons) in Person-Centred Counselling. She brings five years of practice experience and a broad life background to her work. Her approach is open-minded and non-judgemental. She aims to make people feel heard and respected from the first session.

Jessica uses a friendly and curious counselling style. She spends time listening and asking gentle questions to clarify what matters most. She does not offer ready-made solutions, instead supporting people to find their own answers. Empathy and affirmation are central to her way of working.

Her practice covers a wide range of concerns. These include relationship and intimacy issues, jealousy, self-esteem, stress and anxiety, depression, grief and coping with life changes. She also supports people with ADHD, addictions, trauma and abuse, and concerns linked to body image and sexuality.

Jessica has experience with less commonly discussed topics too. Examples are consensual non-monogamy, BDSM and kink, attachment and abandonment, personality differences, and communication or commitment worries. She describes herself as liberal and accepting about diverse life choices and identities.

Sessions aim to create space for people to tell their story and work through what they find hard. Jessica’s role is to reflect, ask questions and help clients notice options they might not have seen. She invites people to make contact when they feel ready to start.

How Client-Centred and Solution-Focused Work Online

Client-Centred Therapy places the person’s experience at the heart of sessions. The counsellor listens without judgement, reflects what is said and offers empathy so the client can better understand their own feelings and choices. This approach helps with issues like low self-esteem, relationship worries and coping with life changes.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on practical steps and small changes that move a person towards their goals. It looks for strengths and past successes and builds on them to create manageable next steps. This can suit people who want a clearer plan for addressing problems such as stress, anxiety or communication difficulties.

Choosing the best approach is part of the work together. The therapist will ask about your needs, goals and preferences and will adapt methods to suit you. Sometimes sessions lean more towards listening and personal exploration, and sometimes they focus on short-term practical solutions, and both approaches can be combined.

Session formats are not specified here, so please confirm current options before booking. Many people find online therapy helps fit counselling into their day because it reduces travel, can be scheduled around work or childcare, and makes it easier to keep regular appointments. Other practical benefits include options for shorter check-ins and fewer logistical barriers to attending, which can help therapy become part of everyday life.