- Person-centred approach
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
About Jody
Jody Lumley is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with nine years of practice. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, LGBT concerns, intimacy issues and low self-esteem. She also supports people facing career strain, bipolar challenges, ADHD and coping with life changes.
She takes a person-centred approach, listening first and helping people put words to what they feel. Jody uses a mix of methods including cognitive behavioural techniques, mindfulness and psychodynamic ideas when these suit a client's needs. She explains options plainly and helps people choose what to try next.
In sessions she offers space to talk about experiences such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, autism and Asperger syndrome, blended family issues, caregiver stress, codependency, domestic violence, dissociation and separation. She has worked with people affected by cancer, natural or human-caused disasters, and those who feel persistent emptiness.
Her background includes supporting clients from many walks of life, including emergency services workers and people who have experienced work-related trauma, childhood trauma, self-harm, PTSD and complex PTSD. Jody draws on solution-focused strategies to set short-term goals alongside longer explorations when needed.
Practical matters such as fees vary by location and sessions are arranged through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session via the See online therapy options button.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what a person says so they can make sense of their feelings. It suits people who need space to be heard and want a counsellor who follows their pace. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) breaks down patterns of thoughts, feelings and behaviours and introduces practical steps to test different ways of responding. It can help with anxiety, guilt-driven rumination and low mood.Choosing an approach is part of the work. Jody discusses options with each person and together they decide whether to focus on short-term solutions, explore deeper patterns, or combine methods. That choice is guided by the person's goals and what feels manageable at the time.
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for quieter, more focused check-ins. They can also allow shorter or more frequent appointments when that helps with practical progress. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists generally adapt techniques like mindfulness exercises or CBT worksheets to work well in remote sessions.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of guilt or shame does she help with?
She works with people who carry guilt or shame related to past actions, relationships, family or faith, and feelings left from abuse or loss.
How does she approach guilt and shame in therapy?
She starts with a person-centred way of listening and uses cognitive behavioural ideas, mindfulness and psychodynamic thinking as appropriate to help people name and work through difficult thoughts and feelings.
How long has she been working as a counsellor?
She has nine years of experience in counselling and has worked with people affected by trauma, grief, self-harm and work-related stress.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practices in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I do not live in the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.