About Jen
Jen Luby is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, trauma and life changes. She works with issues around family, parenting, self-esteem, career and compassion fatigue. She also supports people from LGBT communities and those who identify as neurodivergent.
Jen aims to create a calm space where people can be heard and start to make small, steady changes. Her style is person-centred and relational, which means she focuses on what matters to each person and on the quality of the therapeutic relationship.
Background and approach
She also uses a trauma-informed outlook to stay sensitive to distress and to avoid retraumatisation. Sessions are collaborative and paced to the individual, with the counsellor staying alongside clients as they make sense of things. Jen trained in counselling at the University of Cumbria and holds a First-Class Honours degree from the University of Central Lancashire.
She also completed a Postgraduate Diploma with Merit from the University of Leeds. She is a BACP member, which is recorded as BACP in her credentials. Her background includes experience supporting people who are autistic, have ADHD, or otherwise identify as neurodivergent.
She aims to make space for different ways of thinking and processing. Jen takes part in regular supervision and continuing learning to keep her practice attentive and ethical. People working with her can expect gentle questioning, reflective listening, and practical discussion of coping steps.
The focus is on reclaiming agency, building self-worth and finding ways to navigate life that feel authentic and manageable.
What Jen works with
Everything Jen lists, in their own terms. LGBT is the reason Jen is listed here; the rest shows what else Jen works with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Therapeutic approaches and online support
Jen describes a person-centred way of working that places the client's priorities at the heart of sessions. This approach focuses on listening, reflecting and helping people find their own solutions, which can be useful for issues like low self-worth, life changes and relationship strain.She also draws on relational methods that pay close attention to how people connect with others and with themselves. These ideas can help when patterns in relationships or communication are causing stress or isolation.
Her trauma-informed perspective means she stays alert to the impact of past harm and moves at a pace that feels manageable for each person. This approach is intended to reduce the chance of becoming overwhelmed while exploring difficult memories or experiences.
Finding the right approach is usually a collaborative process. The counsellor will talk through goals, preferences and practical needs together, and adapt methods over time if something does not feel helpful. Clients and the counsellor work as a team to identify the best fit.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, reduce travel and save time on the day. They also allow for different arrangements, such as shorter check-ins or sessions that do not require video, depending on what suits the person best.
Questions people ask about Jen
What concerns does Jen commonly support?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationships, grief, trauma and coping with life changes, plus related issues such as parenting, self-esteem and career strain.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is person-centred and relational, meaning she focuses on each person's needs and on building a trusting working relationship.
What experience does she have?
She has three years' experience working with a diverse range of clients, including people who identify as neurodivergent.
What credentials and location are on record?
She completed counselling training at the University of Cumbria, a First-Class Honours degree at the University of Central Lancashire, and a Postgraduate Diploma with Merit from the University of Leeds, and is listed as BACP; she practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs and scheduling handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a cancellable subscription model.
How do I get started with therapy?
To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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