About Thelma
Thelma Jones is a counsellor with a BACP credential who brings a compassionate, person‑centred way of working. She focuses on helping people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, grief and the effects of trauma and abuse. Thelma’s approach aims to make people feel heard and to support steady, practical steps forward.
She draws on decades of experience in social work and therapeutic practice to help people untangle painful patterns and find coping strategies.
Background and approach
Her background includes work with complex emotional and behavioural challenges and with people affected by loss. Thelma uses gentle guidance and a strengths-based stance to build confidence and resilience. Sessions are framed around what matters to each person.
Thelma listens without judgement and helps clients explore feelings at their own pace. She combines empathic conversation with practical ideas so people can try things between sessions and notice change. Thelma also supports people dealing with family stresses, issues of attachment, body image concerns and grief after separation or bereavement.
She has experience with a wide range of difficulties including abandonment, caregiving strain, communication problems and dissociation. People who prefer an understanding, steady presence may find her style helpful. Thelma welcomes enquiries from those identifying as LGBT and from international clients.
To begin, readers are invited to complete the service’s short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to availability.
What Thelma works with
Everything Thelma lists, in their own terms. LGBT is the reason Thelma is listed here; the rest shows what else Thelma works with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Relationship issues
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
How evidence-based approaches translate to online work
Thelma uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques in a person‑centred way, helping people to talk through feelings and find practical steps. Person‑centred work focuses on listening closely and reflecting what matters most to the individual so they can make choices that feel right for them. This helps with anxiety, low mood and relationship concerns.She also draws on therapeutic methods used to address trauma and grief by helping people process painful events at a pace they can manage. These approaches use careful, paced conversation and coping skills to reduce distress and build day‑to‑day functioning.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to identify which methods suit their goals, needs and preferences, and adjust plans as progress is tracked. Clients are invited to feed back about what helps so the work stays practical and relevant.
Confirm the exact session options before booking, as the biography does not list particular formats. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work and family life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check‑ins when needed. It can also allow people to focus without being on camera if that feels better, or to choose sessions that fit their day more easily.
Questions people ask about Thelma
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Thelma works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief and the effects of trauma and abuse. She also supports people with related concerns such as attachment, body image and caregiver stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She practises in a person‑centred, non‑judgemental way that aims to make people feel heard. Sessions combine empathic listening with practical strategies to try between meetings.
What is her professional background?
She has four years recorded experience in counselling alongside previous long experience in social work and therapeutic roles. That background informs her practical, strengths‑based work.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
Thelma is based in the United Kingdom and holds BACP as a listed credential.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are accepted. Prospective clients should confirm any details about cross‑border arrangements before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start therapy with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that, schedule sessions based on the therapist’s availability.
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