Jen (Jennifer) Luby

• Stress and anxiety
• Trauma and abuse
• Parenting and carers

About Jen

Jen (Jennifer) Luby works with stress, anxiety, relationships, family concerns, depression, grief and trauma. She uses a person-centred, relational and trauma-informed way of working and draws on a range of therapeutic models. Jen is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and has three years' experience.

Jen focuses on helping people who feel stuck or overwhelmed. She listens to what is happening now and what has led up to it. Sessions are collaborative and paced to each person's needs. She aims to help people gain clarity and stronger self-understanding.

Her work includes support for parenting strains, caregiver stress and blended family issues. She also helps with midlife concerns, career doubts, loneliness and feelings of emptiness. Matters such as divorce, separation, domestic violence and control issues are included in her practice.

Jen has particular experience supporting people from LGBT communities and those who identify as neurodivergent, including autistic people and people with ADHD. She pays attention to how identity and background affect daily life and relationships.

Her training includes a First-Class Honours degree from the University of Central Lancashire, a postgraduate diploma with Merit from the University of Leeds, and counselling training at the University of Cumbria. Jen is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She takes part in regular supervision and continuing professional learning.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Person-centred counselling focuses on understanding the person's experience as they describe it. The counsellor listens closely, responds without judgement and helps the person make sense of feelings and choices; this approach suits people wanting a reflective, supportive process.

A relational approach looks at how relationships shape feelings and behaviour. It pays attention to patterns that repeat in close relationships and helps people think about different ways of relating, which can be useful for relationship and family difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss options and agree a way of working that fits the person's concerns, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative decision and can change as the work develops.

Practical advantages of doing counselling online include fitting sessions around work and caring duties, avoiding travel time and making it easier to keep contact between sessions. The biography does not list specific session formats here, so confirm the current session options before booking. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists often offer ways of working that help sessions fit into everyday life.

Topics Jen lists

• Stress and 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 and loneliness
• Life purpose
• Men's issues
• Midlife crisis
• Self-love
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Women's issues
• Workplace issues
• Young adult issues

Questions about Jen

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. She provides support for anxiety and related stress using a person-centred, relational and trauma-informed approach.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She practises person-centred, relational and trauma-informed counselling and draws on several therapeutic models to suit the person.

How much experience does she have?

She has three years' experience working with people on issues such as depression, grief and relationship difficulties.

Is she a member of a professional body and where is she based?

She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK meet with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start working with her?

Select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.