Jennifer "Jen" Somerville, BACP

Jennifer "Jen" Somerville helps people facing addictions, grief, parenting strains and major life changes. She also supports those dealing with caregiver stress, chronic illness, workplace problems and feelings of isolation. Jen is based in the United Kingdom and offers a calm space to talk things through.

Jen trained as a counsellor and gained her BACP accreditation. She has practised since 2018 and brings eight years of experience to each session. Her main stance is person-centred, which means she treats the person in front of her as the expert on their life.

Alongside person-centred work, Jen follows an integrative approach. She draws on other evidence-based techniques where they match a person’s needs. That lets her shift how she works depending on the issue and the goals you bring.

Sessions are offered for adults and young people; she holds an additional qualification for work with young people. She has supported people with bereavement, addiction, housing difficulties, study and student challenges, palliative care and related losses, and identity concerns.

Jen offers both shorter and longer term counselling to suit different needs. She can meet face to face, online or by telephone, and she encourages people to ask about practical details before booking. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to her availability.

Approaches and what online work looks like

Her main way of working is person-centred counselling, which focuses on listening closely and treating the client as the expert on their life. This approach is helpful for people who need space to name their priorities and to feel heard while they sort things out.

She also uses an integrative approach, drawing on other evidence-based techniques when they fit the person’s needs. Those techniques can offer practical strategies for coping, managing emotions or tackling specific problems like workplace stress or addiction-related behaviour.

Finding the right way of working is part of the process. The therapist will help you decide together which methods to try, based on your goals, current situation and personal preferences. This collaborative planning can change as therapy progresses.

The biography indicates she offers online sessions, face-to-face meetings and telephone sessions; please confirm the current options before booking. Online and phone work can make it easier to fit sessions around study, work or caring responsibilities, cut travel time and allow a shorter check-in when needed. Many people find these practical benefits help them attend more regularly and keep therapy part of everyday life.