How I Work
I'm Jess, an integrative counsellor and the founder of Space to Be. My journey into this work began with a deep curiosity about people- our stories, our relationships, and the wider systems and experiences that shape who we become. I originally planned to study international relations and politics, drawn to understanding people and the world around us, but over time I realised that understanding people intellectually and understanding them relationally are very different things.
My own experience of counselling became a turning point and led me towards this work in a much more personal and human way. It showed me the value of having a space where we can be honest, explore what we carry, and feel truly seen.
Authenticity sits at the heart of my therapy approach. I don't believe therapy should feel distant or impersonal, which is why I aim to create a warm, welcoming environment where you can arrive exactly as you are. I’m interested in the conversations that often sit beneath the surface- the parts of ourselves we may hide, question, or struggle to understand.
Alongside my work as a therapist, I have always been passionate about connection and community. I’m particularly interested in how our experiences are shaped by relationships, culture, identity, and the wider world we live in. This curiosity inspired me to create Space to Be Together- a community for therapists built around the belief that those who spend their lives caring for others also deserve spaces of support, connection, and belonging.
Whether through therapy, community, or conversation, the thread that connects everything I do is the same: creating spaces where people can feel more understood, more connected, and more able to be themselves.