Jessica Rigby, BACP

Jessica Rigby is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She completed a BACP-accredited Diploma of Higher Education and then a BA (Hons) in Person-Centred Counselling, and has practised for five years. Jessica brings lived experience and a respectful, open-minded attitude to sessions.

She keeps the room friendly and curious. Jessica does not hand out fixed solutions. Instead she listens, reflects and helps people talk through what matters to them. This approach is useful for relationship worries, low self-esteem, stress, anxiety or coping with life changes such as midlife transitions.

Her practice is grounded in client-centred ideas. That means the person’s own experience guides the work. She also uses solution-focused techniques to help people set realistic goals and notice small changes that make a difference. Sessions aim to be practical and achievable.

Jessica has worked with a wide range of concerns including sexuality, consensual non-monogamy, personality issues, trauma, addiction, grief and parenting stress. She describes her style as caring and non-judgemental, so people can bring difficult or uncomfortable topics without fear of invalidation.

If someone is anxious about starting therapy, Jessica encourages a simple first step: introduce the issue, and the pair will shape the next steps together. Her emphasis is on affirmation, steady listening and supporting clients to find ways forward that fit their life.

How client-centred and solution-focused work translates online

Client-Centred Therapy places the person’s experience at the centre of the work. The counsellor listens without judgement, reflects what is said and follows the client’s lead to build understanding and self-direction. This approach suits people who want a calm space to make sense of feelings and decisions.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, practical steps and clear goals. It encourages noticing what is already working and using those moments to build change. This method can help with problems like stress, low mood, relationship difficulties and coping with life transitions by focusing on achievable shifts rather than long explanations.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss which methods seem most helpful and adapt them to the client’s needs, goals and preferences. Together they will agree on practical aims and ways to measure progress.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can be useful because it often fits more easily around daily routines, can reduce travel time and allows shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it easier to maintain continuity during busy periods, such as work changes or caregiving responsibilities.