Jody Lumley, BACP

Jody Lumley is a BACP counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief and major life changes. She supports those dealing with trauma, depression, addiction and issues around intimacy and self-esteem. Her work also covers ADHD, compassion fatigue and challenges tied to career and identity.

Jody uses a person-centred way of working that keeps the client’s experience at the heart of sessions. She blends different approaches when it helps, matching methods to what someone needs in the moment. This means practical conversations alongside space to reflect on deeper patterns.

Her background includes nine years of practice and experience supporting people from a wide range of situations. She has worked with people affected by childhood trauma, domestic violence, self-harm, PTSD and complex PTSD. Emergency services personnel and those coping with serious illness or caregiving pressures are among the groups she has supported.

In sessions she aims to build an open and non-judgemental space where feelings can be talked through. The focus is on practical steps and learning new ways to manage distress. Over time the work looks at how past experiences shape current responses and how to move toward more manageable day-to-day life.

Jody encourages people to take the first step toward change and offers steady support through that process. She seeks to empower clients to make choices that fit their goals and values.

How Jody’s approaches translate online

Client-centred work focuses on the person’s experience and what matters most to them. It involves listening closely and shaping sessions around the client’s priorities, which can help with grief, low mood and relationship strain.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and teaches practical skills to change them. It is often used for anxiety, stress and mood problems and gives tools people can practise between sessions.

Mindfulness-based approaches encourage present-moment awareness and simple breathing or attention exercises. These can reduce stress and help with emotional regulation when life feels overwhelming.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jody will discuss goals and preferences and help decide which methods to try first. That collaborative planning means the style of therapy can change as needs shift over time.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel and make it easier to attend around work or caring duties. Others appreciate that online work lets them focus on exercises at home or have shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists can advise which arrangement will best suit practical needs and treatment goals.