Jennifer Chigwende, BACP
Practical counselling for stress and trauma
Details
| Name | Jennifer Chigwende |
|---|---|
| Credentials | BACP |
| Based in | United Kingdom |
| Registered with | BACP |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 5 |
About Jennifer
Jennifer Chigwende is a counsellor who helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and the effects of trauma and abuse. She also supports those facing parenting challenges and people trying to rebuild motivation and confidence. Jennifer works in a practical, down-to-earth way and speaks directly about small steps that can make a difference.
She sees each person as the expert in their own life story and uses that belief to guide sessions.
Background and approach
That means asking questions that uncover useful patterns, strengths and moments of resilience. Conversations are collaborative - the client and counsellor map what is happening and try different ways of responding. Her work draws on Narrative Therapy alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Focused approaches.
That mix allows her to look at the stories people tell about themselves, while also trying concrete strategies for mood, panic and stress. She aims to keep things simple and easy to use between sessions. Jennifer has five years of professional experience in the United Kingdom and holds BACP registration, which is listed as BACP.
She speaks English and can work with international clients. Practical session options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Clients can expect a calm, respectful conversation where goals are set together.
Early sessions focus on what matters most now and on finding small, manageable changes. Over time the work can help people feel steadier, clearer and more able to face daily challenges.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Parenting issues among the things Jennifer works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Adoption and foster care
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Jennifer among the ways she works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Jennifer among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Jennifer among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Jennifer directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Jennifer directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Working with narrative and practical therapies online
Jennifer often uses Narrative Therapy to help people retell or reframe the stories that shape how they feel and act, which can reduce the power of negative self-beliefs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to spot unhelpful thinking and test small behavioural experiments to lift mood and ease worry.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Jennifer collaborates with each person to decide what fits best for their goals, symptoms and everyday life. She adjusts methods as therapy progresses so sessions remain relevant and manageable.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video allows face-to-face conversation for in-depth work, phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits shorter check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflections between appointments. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving and busy schedules while keeping therapy practical and focused.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns can Jennifer help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem and trauma, plus parenting challenges and related worries such as panic, workplace issues and family of origin concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and straightforward, focusing on listening to a person's story and trying practical steps that can be used between sessions.
What is her professional background?
Jennifer has five years of professional experience in counselling, working with a range of mood, anxiety and trauma-related issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed with BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats does she provide?
Sessions may be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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