Jennifer Biglands
Member Status: Accredited
Member No: NCS20-02435
Location: Bradford
My approach
My approach is collaborative and creative, providing a framework that nurtures connection, compassion, and growth. I work only with what you decide to bring at a pace that is set by you. My aim is to provide a space where you can trust that I will hold what you bring with care and respect.
My work with people can either be focused on something particular or be more open in direction. I often work with people who are seeking change or are feeling stuck with the environment or relationships they are in. I also work with people who are having to process difficult experiences that they did not want or instigate.
Experience
I qualified as a counsellor over 15 years ago and since then have gained experience as a private practitioner working in a variety of settings. These include contractual work for organisations, secondary and higher education provision, and as an associate counsellor for a life coaching company.
Alongside counselling I have co-founded a woodland-based wellbeing organisation in Bradford. This work involves supporting the growth and mental health of women and teenage girls through strength-based and nurturing interventions in an outdoor setting.
Next steps
Finding a counsellor that you feel a connection with is important. To help with this I offer a free phone consultation where you can ask any questions you may have and find out more about how we would work together with no pressure to book any sessions in. This is also important for me as counselling is very much a partnership - I want to make sure that I can offer you the support that will best fit where you are at and what you are looking for.
Practicalities
I work from a therapy room in Saltaire and generally meet with people for between 3-6 months, however there is flexibility within this depending on an individual’s particular needs or circumstances.
I charge £55 for a 50-minute session (I do offer a limited service at a reduced fee for those on benefits or in financial need – please ask about whether there is availability for this when you first get in touch if this is something you would like to apply for).
