Jody Lumley , BACP

Reaching out for support often requires great courage, and Jody Lumley approaches that first step with respect and practical care. She is a BACP registered counsellor, registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and became a qualified practitioner in November 2016. Trained in Rewind therapy and grounded in a person-centred way of working, she adapts an integrative style to meet each client’s particular needs.

Jody has extensive experience supporting people from diverse backgrounds, including those who work in emergency services. Her clinical experience covers attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, work-related trauma, childhood trauma, all forms of abuse, self-harm, grief and loss, domestic violence, post-traumatic stress disorder, complex PTSD and personality disorders. She works collaboratively to understand the patterns that contribute to distress and to build practical strategies for change.

In sessions Jody cultivates an open, non-judgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored safely. She frames help-seeking as a strength and supports clients through the process of creating a more fulfilling and balanced life. Her aim is to empower individuals to take the next steps toward well-being and lasting change.

Approaches for Online Therapy and Collaborative Care

Jody Lumley draws on client-centered therapy to place the person and their experience at the heart of the work. This approach emphasizes empathy and active listening so clients can explore feelings and values, which is especially helpful for trauma, relationship concerns and self-esteem issues.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and alter unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT offers practical tools and structured exercises that can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression and stress and support clearer coping strategies.

Mindfulness therapy is another strand Jody integrates to help people develop present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity to difficult thoughts and emotions. Mindfulness practices can support emotional regulation and resilience during periods of change or grief.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Jody will work with each client to shape a plan based on their needs, goals and preferences, adapting methods as progress is made.

Online therapy with a licensed professional offers flexibility - sessions can be arranged by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and access consistent support from wherever a client is located within the therapist’s service area.