Jessica Rigby, BACP
Jessica Rigby is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
About Jessica
Jessica Rigby is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She trained through a BACP-accredited Diploma of Higher Education and completed a BA (Hons) in Person-Centred Counselling. Jessica has five years' hands-on experience supporting people through many life challenges.
She aims to create a warm, non-judgemental space where people can talk about what matters to them. Her manner is friendly, curious and caring. She listens closely and encourages people to say what they find hard to say.
Background and approach
Jessica commonly helps with stress, anxiety, depression and coping with life changes. She also supports people with relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strain, grief, trauma and issues related to identity and sexuality. Additional focus areas include ADHD, body image, chronic illness and caregiver stress.
Her counselling style is person-centred. That means she treats the person as the expert on their own life and follows their pace. She also uses solution-focused ideas to spot small, practical steps that can make a difference between sessions.
Sessions aim to be collaborative rather than directive. Jessica will reflect, ask gentle questions and help people work out what matters most to them. Practical coping ideas may be explored when they suit the person’s goals.
People choose Jessica when they want a tolerant, open-minded counsellor who listens without judgement and helps them find their own way forward.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 392221 | August 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.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Jessica works with
Everything Jessica lists, in their own terms.
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Self esteem
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Jessica lists
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
Solution-Focused Therapy looks for small, practical steps that can change day-to-day life. It helps people spot strengths and try short experiments between sessions, which can be useful for stress, anxiety, coping with life changes and building routines.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Jessica will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, and will adapt the mix of person-centred listening and solution-focused tasks so it fits their needs. That collaboration helps shape what happens in sessions over time.
Online therapy via video calls, phone, live chat or text messaging offers flexible ways to meet. Video works well for face-to-face conversation, phone can be a shorter check-in or needs less bandwidth, and chat or text can suit people who prefer writing or want moment-by-moment support. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, family life and busy schedules while still working with experienced registered professionals.
Frequently asked
What issues does Jessica focus on?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and coping with life changes, and also works with relationship and intimacy issues, grief, trauma and identity-related concerns.
How would you describe the therapy style?
The approach is mainly person-centred, offering empathic listening and reflection, with solution-focused ideas to identify small practical steps when helpful.
What is Jessica's background and experience?
Jessica trained through a BACP-accredited Diploma and completed a BA (Hons) in Person-Centred Counselling, and she has five years of experience working with a range of issues.
Where is Jessica based and what credential does she hold?
She is based in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with Jessica?
Start 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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