Jennifer Chigwende, BACP

Jennifer Chigwende is a UK-credentialed practitioner with five years of professional experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, low self-esteem, and depression. She approaches therapy with the belief that each person is the expert on their own story and brings strengths that can be used to overcome difficult situations. Jennifer draws on that belief to help clients identify practical steps and personal resources that fit their lives.

Her work has included helping people navigate parenting concerns, build motivation and confidence, and cope with the effects of trauma. She emphasizes a collaborative relationship in which goals are set together and progress is reviewed as therapy unfolds. Jennifer is registered with BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom, and she uses that professional framework to guide her practice.

Taking the first step toward therapy can require courage, and Jennifer acknowledges and respects that decision. She aims to create a supportive space where clients can explore their concerns, build skills, and work toward the changes they want to see in their lives.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Jennifer integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients recognize and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. CBT tends to focus on practical skills and strategies that can be used for issues such as anxiety, depression, and stress.

She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques, which emphasize skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and effective interpersonal communication. DBT-informed work can be especially useful for managing intense emotions and improving relationships.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Jennifer works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative exploration allows adjustments over time so the plan remains aligned with progress and changing priorities.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit therapy into a busy life or to connect across distances. These options can increase access to regular, consistent work with therapists and licensed professionals while supporting continuity of care.