Jennifer Upson
COUNSELLING IN Moray, THE SURROUNDING AREAS & ONLINE
Counselling and Supervision in Moray and Online
A thoughtful, relational space informed by over 20 years' experience.
I'm Jen Upson, a counsellor and clinical supervisor based in Garmouth, offering a thoughtful, confidential space where you can explore relationships, personal change and emotional wellbeing.
I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and an accredited member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS).
Sessions are available in person and online across the UK and beyond.
My approach
My core training is in person-centred counselling, which places the therapeutic relationship at the heart of the work.
I offer a calm and reflective space where you can explore your experiences at your own pace. Our work may involve gently making sense of events, changes, relationships and the ways you have learned to respond to the world.
Over time, I have developed an integrated, trauma-informed approach, drawing on different perspectives to support a deeper understanding of yourself and your experiences. I am interested in how awareness, reflection and, at times, creativity support meaningful change.
Through this process, many people begin to feel clearer, more grounded, and better able to make choices that feel right for them. This may involve noticing patterns, finding new ways of responding, and gradually making choices that feel more aligned with who you are, and feeling more connected to yourself and what feels right.
I work in a collaborative and responsive way, recognising that each person's experience is unique.
What brings people to counselling?
You might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or noticing patterns in your life or relationships that you want to understand more clearly.
Counselling offers a space to slow down and reflect. Together we can explore what has shaped your experiences, how you relate to yourself and others, and what might support meaningful change.
I offer a thoughtful, non-judgemental environment where you can speak openly and begin to make sense of things at your own pace.
People often bring issues such as:
- anxiety or low mood
- relationship difficulties
- past experiences continuing to affect the present
- life transitions and identity changes
Neurodivergence
Some people come while exploring whether they may be neurodivergent, others as they begin to understand themselves through that lens.
For many, this can involve re-thinking past experiences, relationships, identity and ways of navigating the world. Counselling can offer a reflective space to explore these questions and what they may mean for you.
Many people seek support whether they have a formal diagnosis, are waiting for assessment, or are simply beginning to reflect on their experiences.
Domestic Abuse and Coercive Control
Some people come to counselling because they are experiencing, or beginning to question, patterns of control, manipulation or emotional harm within a relationship.
Coercive control can be difficult to recognise while it is happening, and many people find themselves feeling confused, doubting their own perceptions, or losing confidence in their sense of self.
Counselling can offer a confidential and supportive space to talk about these experiences, make sense of what has happened, and begin to rebuild safety, autonomy and self-trust.
Working together
I offer a number of ways of working depending on your needs, whether you are seeking individual counselling, supervision, or a space to reflect more deeply.
Individual Counselling
I offer one-to-one counselling for adults and young people, providing a consistent and supportive space to explore what is happening in your life, whether that relates to emotional wellbeing, past experiences, relationships or current challenges.
We can work together at a pace that feels right for you, with time to reflect, make sense of your experiences, and consider what might support change.
This work may be reflective, exploratory and, at times, gently challenging, depending on what feels helpful for you.
Online Counselling
I offer online sessions for those who are unable to attend in person or prefer the flexibility of working remotely.
Online counselling offers the same reflective and confidential space, and can be a helpful option for fitting therapy around work, family life or location.
Clinical Supervision
Supervision provides a reflective space to think about your client work, develop your understanding, and support you in your ongoing practice.
I offer clinical supervision for counsellors and other helping professionals at every stage of their development, including trainees, newly qualified practitioners and those with more established practice.
I work with practitioners across different roles and settings within organisations, bringing a broader understanding of both individual practice and organisational context. I bring an awareness of how the wider context can shape both client work and practitioner experience.
I am a Registered Individual Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and as such, I abide by its Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions. I am also an Accredited Member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society.
My location
I offer sessions:
- in person in Garmouth, Moray
- online across the UK and beyond
Fees & availability
Sessions are 50 minutes and currently cost £50
I offer a small numner of reduced-fee spaces where needed.
I offer a brief initial call if you would like to talk things through before booking.
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