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Jody Lumley

Therapist or counsellor · United Kingdom

Jody Lumley

BACP

Compassionate counsellor for grief and trauma

  • 9 years' experience
  • Based in United Kingdom
  • Sessions online
  • Speaks English
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  • Person-centred approach
  • Practical coping tools
  • Support for loss

About Jody

Jody Lumley is a BACP counsellor who supports people facing grief, trauma, anxiety and related life stresses. She works with those dealing with relationship strain, addiction, bipolar challenges and compassion fatigue. Jody aims to make the first steps easier for anyone who feels overwhelmed or stuck.

She uses a person-centred way of working, which means conversations focus on the person in front of her rather than labels. Cognitive behavioural ideas are used when helpful to spot patterns of thinking and try small behavioural changes. Mindfulness techniques are offered to manage intense feelings and bring steadier focus to daily life.

Jody has nine years of experience and has worked with people affected by work-related trauma, childhood trauma, and various forms of abuse. She also supports those coping with cancer, caregiver stress, and the practical and emotional fallout of separation and loss. Her background includes supporting people from emergency services settings.

Sessions are intended to be a space where thoughts and feelings can be said without judgement. Jody aims to work alongside each person, helping them identify what matters and try realistic steps towards change. She emphasises practical tools alongside reflective conversation.

People often come with questions about identity, intimacy, attachment and communication. Jody can help untangle those issues over time, tailoring her approach to what the individual needs and wants to focus on.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Credentials

BACP · United Kingdom

Languages

English

Approaches used and what online work can offer

Jody uses a person-centred approach that keeps the client's experience at the heart of the work, helping people to feel heard and understood before planning change. Cognitive behavioural therapy is used to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and test small changes in behaviour that can reduce anxiety and low mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Jody will discuss options with each person and decide together what to try first based on goals and preferences. That collaborative stance means methods can be adjusted as progress is made or new needs appear.

Please confirm which online session formats are currently offered before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when that suits the client. It can also make it simpler to continue therapy after a major life change, while the therapist and client decide what pace and mix of techniques work best.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Jody help with?

She supports people with grief, trauma and bereavement as well as stress, anxiety, depression and addiction-related concerns. Relationship, intimacy and communication issues are also within her focus.

How would she work with my concerns?

Jody uses a person-centred style that keeps the conversation focused on the client. She mixes in cognitive behavioural techniques and mindfulness when helpful to change unhelpful thoughts and manage strong emotions.

What experience does she bring to sessions?

She has nine years of clinical work supporting people affected by work-related trauma, childhood trauma, abuse, self-harm and complex loss. That background informs how she supports people through difficult transitions.

What are her professional credentials and where is she based?

Jody is BACP registered and practises in the United Kingdom.

Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?

Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking so you know how meetings are arranged.

How are session costs handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with Jody?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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