Welcome to JPL Counselling
Talking to Jamie can help you with a variety of difficulties you may be experiencing and help you towards finding your own solutions.
Thank you for visiting JPL Counselling. This may be your first time seeking counselling or you may have had previous experience with counselling, I recognise it can be daunting finding a counsellor. However, you have already taken the first step by seeking JPL Counselling in aiming to understand and cope during this difficult time.
Allow me to introduce myself, my name is Jamie and I provide both short and long term counselling via face to face, telephone or online. I have extensive training and experience in helping people through their difficulties. I am passionate to provide my clients the best service by being dedicated to continuing my learning and professional development.
One of the main bodies overseeing the accreditation and registration of counsellors in the United Kingdom is the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I am a BACP registered Counsellor, which means I have met their criteria for qualified and experienced therapists and work in accordance with the BACP ethical framework.
How can talking to Jamie help you?
We are living in challenging times where overwhelming feelings like stress, anxiety and depression to name a few are common and these feelings can become overbearing. People seek counselling for a variety of reasons, and it can be challenging to understand how it might be useful.
As a qualified counsellor, I will strive to help you with your difficulties. Since I am someone independent of your everyday life, I will not offer you advice. Instead, I will listen fully as you talk about your feelings and help you explore your feelings so you may better understand them and together we will come up with solutions to your difficulties.
I offer a blend of Person-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), combining the warmth, empathy, and non-judgemental space of a person-centred approach with the practical tools and structure of CBT. This means sessions are tailored to you—grounded in a strong therapeutic relationship where you feel heard and understood, while also offering strategies and insights that can help you make sense of your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. Whether you're looking to explore your experiences at your own pace or make focused changes in how you cope, we can work together in a way that supports your individual needs and goals.
Difficulties shared... You are not alone
Starting counselling can feel a bit overwhelming, especially if you're not sure what to talk about. I use a mix of CBT and person-centred therapy, which means sometimes I’ll guide the session with tools and ideas, and other times I’ll follow your lead. It’s your space, and we’ll work in a way that feels right for you.
For instance, have you recently been bothered by something and are struggling to resolve it on your own?
Are you low in self-esteem and feel you do not understand what has triggered this?
Have things started to overwhelm you, and is this having an influence on your daily life?
Do you struggle to talk to your friends or family about your difficulties because they are directly involved or because you don't want to burden them?
Do your difficulties negatively affect your relationships or your job?
Do you occasionally feel low and want to talk to someone about it?
Have you been contemplating counselling for some time but hesitate to make an appointment with a counsellor?
Make better, healthier new choices
Speaking to me is an option if you want to make positive changes in your life, feel better about yourself and take control of your situation.
A common barrier to counselling is thinking that you are taking someone else's spot who deserves it more, however this is not the case. You do not have to be at your lowest point for it to make a genuine and long-lasting change to your life. Counselling can assist anybody and everyone through any stage of their life.
I want to give you the best therapeutic conditions so you may work on living a happier life and feel better about yourself.
I offer an undisturbed, confidential space where you won't be overheard to allow you the freedom to explore whatever difficulties you might be experiencing.
I am committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment for all individuals, regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.
What issues can Jamie help with?
I have experience in working with a wide range of issues such as:
Feelings of low mood
Feelings of stress or anxiety
Panic attacks
Relationship problems
Grief, loss or bereavement
Depression
Problems with confidence or self-esteem
Problems with family
Issues related to sexuality
Difficulties at work or in retirement
Transitions in life
Jamie's location
I am based in south Manchester, offering face to face, telephone and online counselling sessions to adults in the UK. Contact me to find out more about how face to face, telephone or online therapy works.
I am close to Wythenshawe, Altrincham, Sale, Stockport, Wilmslow, Hale, Chorlton, Didsbury, Manchester City Centre, Levenshulme, Longsight. I offer face to face sessions in my therapy room at Trafalgar House, 5-7 High Lane, Chorlton, Manchester M21 9DJ.
Fees & availability
A face to face, telephone or online counselling session will last 60 minutes and I would recommend a weekly basis, however your needs are paramount so we can tailor our session to your needs. It is entirely your choice how many sessions you feel you may need.
Please contact me to enquire about availability.
I offer free initial assessment appointments which usually lasts approx. 15 minutes for you to discuss your needs and to see how I can help you.
Please be aware that I have a cancellation policy and that you are still obligated to pay for any sessions missed if you do not give me 24 hours' notice. Bank transfers are my preferred payment methods.
Fees
£55 – Face to face, telephone or online counselling session that will last 60 minutes.
Free – 15 minute - initial assessment appointments.
Talk to Jamie
Please contact me by email if you have any questions about how counselling works or to schedule a free initial assessment appointment. If you would rather leave a voicemail or speak with me directly first, you may also call me at 07340 131355. We can talk about your motivations for considering counselling, if you would benefit from trying counselling and whether I'm the ideal counsellor for you.
All enquiries are typically responded to within 48 hours and all communication is entirely private and conducted using secure phone and email platforms.
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