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Jemma Brett

BACP · United Kingdom

Calm, practical support for everyday struggles

Experience
4 years
Practising in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Session type
Online only

About Jemma

Jemma Brett helps people facing stress, anxiety, low mood and the strain of parenting. She also supports those coping with life changes, ADHD and questions about identity. Her tone is down-to-earth and approachable, which can make it easier to start a difficult conversation.

Jemma describes her work as honest and human. She blends professional training with lived experience to make sessions feel practical and relatable. The aim is to give people space to talk and be heard without judgement.

Background and approach

Sessions focus on what matters most to the person in front of her. That might mean finding small changes to reduce overwhelm, learning ways to manage anxiety, or talking through a separation or major life shift. She pays attention to attachment and communication patterns that affect relationships and daily life.

Jemma takes a neurodivergent-affirming stance and supports people who identify as neurodivergent to find ways of coping that fit them. She also helps those carrying caregiver stress, guilt, shame or feelings of isolation to make sense of those experiences. Her work is straightforward and collaborative.

People can expect clear conversation, practical ideas to try between sessions, and a focus on what will help in day-to-day life. Jemma is based in the United Kingdom and works with adults seeking support for the concerns listed above.

What Jemma works with

Primary focus
Stress, AnxietyParenting issuesDepression
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Sessions & fees

Therapeutic approaches and online sessions that fit your life

Jemma uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, practical steps. One approach she uses helps people spot unhelpful patterns in thoughts and behaviours and then try small experiments to change them. This can be useful for managing anxiety, low mood and social fears. Another approach centres on understanding attachment and communication patterns in relationships, helping people see how early experiences shape current reactions and try different ways of relating.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Jemma works collaboratively to weigh up the person’s needs, goals and preferences and will adapt methods as those needs change over time. That means sessions aim to feel relevant and useful from the start rather than follow a rigid programme.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that matters. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging suit people who prefer writing or need more frequent, brief contact. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, childcare and other daily commitments while keeping focus on progress.
Session lengthTypically 50 minutes
Client agesAdults, 18 and over
FeesSubscription via BetterHelp, cancel anytime
InsuranceNot billed directly

Questions people ask

What concerns does Jemma help with?
She supports adults with stress, anxiety, parenting pressures, depression, coping with life changes and ADHD, plus related issues like attachment, communication and caregiver stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is down-to-earth and compassionate. Sessions are conversational and focused on practical steps the person can try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
Jemma has four years of experience working as a counsellor and therapist.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, noted as BACP, and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Jemma works via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to provide flexible ways to connect.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
4 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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