- Person-centred
- Mindfulness-informed
- CBT techniques
About Jody
Jody Lumley is a BACP counsellor who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, depression, addictions and codependency. She also supports those facing trauma and abuse, career strain, low self-esteem and issues around intimacy. Jody writes plainly and aims to make first contact feel manageable for someone who is worried or unsure.
She works in a person-centred way, focusing on what each person brings and what they want to change. Jody uses a mix of approaches tailored to the individual, drawing on cognitive behavioural ideas and mindfulness techniques when helpful. Sessions are conversational and paced to suit the client.
Her background includes nine years working with people from varied circumstances, including emergency services personnel. That experience means she is familiar with workplace trauma, childhood trauma, and different forms of abuse. She also has experience with ADHD, self-harm, domestic violence, grief, and complex post-traumatic reactions.
In therapy she aims to build a non-judgemental space where thoughts and feelings can be spoken about honestly. The focus is on practical steps and small changes as well as understanding patterns that keep people stuck. Jody offers support and practical strategies to help people move towards a more fulfilling life.
To begin she asks people to think about what they want to achieve and to take the step of reaching out when they feel ready. The work that follows is collaborative, with attention to safety, pacing and the client’s goals.
How Jody’s approaches translate to online counselling
Jody makes use of client-centred work, cognitive behavioural tools and mindfulness practices to help people notice patterns and try different ways of coping. Client-centred work focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the person, which can help with low self-esteem, relationship worries and feelings of emptiness. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings and behaviours and offers practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns, often used for anxiety, depression and stress. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention exercises and grounding techniques that can reduce rumination and support emotional regulation, useful for trauma reactions and overwhelm.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and together decide which methods to try. This collaborative process means techniques can be adapted as the relationship and needs develop.
The biography does not list which online formats are offered, so check the session options before booking. Many people find remote sessions helpful because they can fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Online work also makes it easier to continue therapy through life changes and can support steady progress using the same clinical approaches as in-person work.
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Experience
9+ years
Credentials
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Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does Jody help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and addictions. Codependency, ADHD, intimacy issues and work-related strain are also mentioned as focus areas.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Jody works in a person-centred way and adapts methods to the person’s needs. She combines conversational therapy with practical techniques from cognitive behavioural and mindfulness approaches.
What is her professional background?
She has nine years of clinical experience and has worked with people from diverse backgrounds, including emergency services personnel and those affected by trauma and abuse.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She practises in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs and billing handled?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start therapy with Jody?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.