Jessica CookeBACP

Jessica Cooke uses a warm, client-centred approach to help people facing pregnancy and childbirth concerns alongside other life stressors. She draws on practical methods to make sense of what feels hard. Jess writes plainly and listens carefully so people can say what they really mean. Jess has worked as a therapist in healthcare settings and in private practice for 16 years. She holds a BSc (Hons) in Psychology, an MA in Clinical Counselling, and a Diploma in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). These qualifications sit alongside experience helping people with anxiety, depression, stress and life transitions. Her sessions aim to first understand the immediate problem and what the person wants to change. From there she suggests ways to work on those issues, using straightforward tools and conversation. Sometimes problems are clear and work is focused, and sometimes more time is needed to uncover what is beneath the surface. Jess helps people tackle relationship worries, self-esteem struggles, grief and intimacy-related issues, plus sleep and parenting challenges. She also supports people dealing with ADHD, bipolar mood challenges, compassion fatigue and career stress. Additional areas she pays attention to include ageing and geriatric issues, autism and caregiver stress. Therapy can be challenging and may bring change. Jess aims to be honest about that while offering steady support. If someone is unsure what they want from therapy, she will help them clarify goals and decide the best way forward.

How Jessica's approaches translate to online support

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening carefully and following what matters most to the person. The therapist offers empathy and reflection to help people make sense of feelings and choices, which can be useful for pregnancy-related worries and life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions interact. It uses straightforward exercises and small behaviour changes to reduce anxiety and improve sleep or mood. This method often suits people wanting practical steps they can try between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jessica will discuss your needs, goals and preferences and help decide whether a client-centred dialogue, CBT tools, or a mixture will work best. She treats this as a collaborative process and adjusts the plan as you go.

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use exercises and written tools between sessions to track progress and build new habits.