Jessica Jeffrey

I see clients for face-to-face sessions at The Grove Counselling and Psychotherapy Centre in Ilkley (round the back of Betty's), on Thursdays and Fridays.

I also see clients from anywhere in the country via video call or phone sessions on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

My working hours are:

• Monday 10 am to 2pm
• Tuesday 10am to 2pm
• Wednesday 10am to 2pm
• Thursday 7.30am to 4.30pm
• Friday 7.30am to 1pm 

Hi, my name is Jessica Jeffrey. Clients usually call me Jess. I’m a qualified Counsellor and Psychotherapist and I see adult clients with a wide range of difficulties. I absolutely love my work and I love people.

Regardless of background or circumstances, I believe every person deserves to receive respect and kindness, and to have someone to talk to.  Ordinary everyday life can be painful and exhausting, but we can seek relief through therapy to improve mood, restore clarity and usher in calm.

I see clients face to face in Ilkley, West Yorkshire, at the Grove Counselling and Psychotherapy Centre on Thursdays and Fridays. The centre holds several custom-built therapy rooms, furnished to an exceptionally high standard and has a discreet entrance at the back of the building. It is close to public transport links, on-street parking, and a large public car park just metres away.

How can I help?

Here’s what I do to help. We sit down together in a relaxed and informal session for an in-depth conversation, with the opportunity for weekly follow-up sessions. Whatever is going on – whether you’re stressed, feeling low or feeling alone – I can help you feel less overwhelmed and tangled up.

There's no pressure to change or ‘go on a journey’ within our sessions. You can come and just ‘be’. Sessions will be time spent purely on you. I see clients for short-term and long-term therapy, so there's no pressure to commit to any set number of sessions and you can just come for one or two if that feels right.

My approach

My practice is influenced by my own lived experiences, including my training in relational integrative psychotherapy, my interest in psychology, and overcoming my own personal challenges. My personal style is informed by my belief in what really makes a difference in therapy: a warm and friendly approach with someone who shows genuine interest and care.

It’s my intention to deeply understand and ‘get’ what life is like for you.  I may ask gentle questions, or give tentative reflections to help you to go deeper into your experience and develop insights into whatever you’re going through. Above all, I can be someone who truly listens with kindness and care, accepting and welcoming every bit of you. 

Booking in and first session

The first step is to book a free 10-minute consultation via video or telephone call (your preference – both work well). To do this, please feel free to contact me in a way that is most comfortable for you; either by telephone call, text message, or email. You can expect to receive a warm and friendly response.

The consultation will give you the chance to work out whether I’m the right therapist for you, and for me to ensure I’m qualified to work with the issues you’re dealing with.

After this, if you’d like to go ahead, we can book your first session. There is no obligation to book a certain number of sessions and you can stop at any time. After booking, I’ll email you my contract (containing details such as confidentiality, fees, and cancellation policy) along with full details of how to locate my address, plus a video clip of how to find the entrance. There are two flights of stairs that lead up to the counselling rooms.

Until the time your session starts, you can rest in the waiting area which has comfortable chairs, tea and coffee facilities and a toilet next door. When it’s time to start you can expect a warm and smiley hello from me and I’ll be ensuring everything feels as soothing and comfortable as possible before we settle down and begin.