Jennifer Chigwende, BACP
Jennifer Chigwende helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting pressures, low self-esteem and depression.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Trauma and Abuse
- Parenting issues
- +3 more
About Jennifer
Jennifer Chigwende helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting pressures, low self-esteem and depression. She introduces simple steps to make problems more manageable. Jennifer writes plainly and meets people where they are when they reach out for support.
She works from the view that each person knows their story best. Jennifer pays attention to strengths people already have and uses those as a starting point. Sessions focus on clear, practical tools as well as talking through past events that still cause distress.
Background and approach
Her methods draw on approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Narrative Therapy. That mix lets her combine skills training, mood-focused strategies and ways to reframe personal stories. Trauma-Focused Therapy is used when experiences of abuse or sudden shock are central to the issues presented.
Jennifer has five years of professional experience and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She works with people from different backgrounds and pays attention to multicultural concerns when they matter to the conversation. Sessions aim to be practical and gentle.
Jennifer supports people who are adjusting to adoption and foster care challenges, managing chronic illness or pain, sorting family of origin issues, and handling workplace stress. She helps people make small changes that add up to clearer thinking and steadier mood.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 386245 | May 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
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Focus areas and approaches
What Jennifer works with
Everything Jennifer lists, in their own terms.
- 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 Jennifer lists
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Narrative Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Choosing the best approach is a shared process. Jennifer will talk with each person about their goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which mix of skills training, narrative exploration or trauma-focused work feels right and make a plan to move forward step by step.
Online sessions can fit into busy lives. Video calls let people read facial cues and practise skills in real time, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins or days when writing is easier. These options offer flexibility and make it simpler to keep therapy going around work, family or health commitments.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does Jennifer help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, self-esteem difficulties and depression, plus related issues like panic, workplace problems and post-traumatic stress.
What is her approach in sessions?
Jennifer uses practical, skills-based work alongside talking therapies. She combines CBT, DBT and narrative methods to teach coping tools and to reframe unhelpful patterns.
How much experience does she have?
Jennifer has five years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including mood disorders, chronic illness and family of origin issues.
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, BACP.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English for people in the UK and internationally.
What formats are available for working together?
Jennifer offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with a session?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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