Ms Jessica Sullivan

Jessica Sullivan is a highly experienced therapist with 23 years of practice in the field. She is committed to creating a trusting and supportive relationship with her clients. Jessica adheres to the ethical guidelines outlined by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

As a therapist, Jessica employs a thoughtful and pragmatic approach to empower clients to tap into their resilient inner selves. Her goal is to facilitate positive changes in their lives by providing confidential, compassionate, and caring support. She helps clients gain self-awareness and explore new strategies to address their challenges.

Jessica's therapeutic journey began with training as a Psychodynamic Psychotherapist, which she combines with a Solution Focused approach. For long-term issues stemming from childhood, she offers open-ended therapy. In cases requiring more focused, practical solutions, she adopts a forward-looking Solution Focused therapeutic approach.

With extensive experience as a workplace counsellor, Jessica understands the intersection of personal problems and professional life. She can assist individuals dealing with workplace-related issues, including trauma. Her specific areas of interest and expertise include emotional aspects of diabetes, supporting individuals navigating parental health decline, and assisting cancer patients during and after treatment.

Jessica's clinical expertise spans a wide range of issues, including self-harm, suicidality, depression, anxiety, work-related stress, bullying, relationship challenges, early attachment, eating disorders, trauma, bereavement, and more. She also has a deep understanding of enduring mental health conditions, medication, substance misuse, and addiction.

Jessica offers clients a safe, confidential space to express their concerns and thoughts. While she actively listens, she may also ask questions and provide suggestions to help clients delve deeper into their feelings and experiences.

The initial session with Jessica typically involves a telephone conversation to arrange an assessment. During the assessment, which usually lasts 60-75 minutes, both client and therapist get to know each other better. Jessica might employ an evaluation tool like Core 10 to understand the client's emotional state. This assessment helps Jessica understand the client's concerns and enables the client to decide if they wish to continue working together. Following the assessment, Jessica and the client can agree on a regular meeting schedule, either open-ended or for a specific number of sessions.