Jill Chism

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship and intimacy
• Self esteem and body image

About Jill

Jill Chism helps people work through stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy-related problems, and support around self-esteem and coping with life changes. She is a BACP counsellor with three years of professional experience in the United Kingdom.

Jill studied for four years before beginning clinical work and has practical experience addressing everyday difficulties such as sleep, diet and body image. She also supports people managing depression, family tensions and the practical strains of caring for others.

Her approach focuses on open conversation and clear practical steps. Sessions are a chance to talk through current problems, identify unhelpful patterns and try small changes to improve day-to-day functioning. Jill pays attention to how past attachments and relationship patterns can affect present behaviour and feelings.

She has worked with people affected by autism and Asperger syndrome, attachment issues, avoidant and dependent personality tendencies, and conditions such as chronic pain and ongoing illness. Other areas she has supported include communication problems, codependency, eating and food-related issues, and separation or divorce.

Jill aims to make sessions straightforward and practical. She helps people set manageable goals, build coping strategies and review progress together. This practical focus is intended to make changes feel achievable rather than overwhelming.

How evidence-based approaches are used in online sessions

Jill draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, practical steps. One common approach she uses helps people identify thought and behaviour patterns that maintain anxiety and low mood, then tests small changes to reduce their impact. This method can help with stress, sleep, self-esteem and day-to-day motivation.

She also works with attachment-related ideas, looking at how early relationship patterns affect current intimacy and communication. This can be useful for people dealing with relationship strain, commitment concerns or repeating unhelpful interaction styles.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Jill will discuss options and decide together with the client which methods best match their goals and preferences, and review progress as the work continues.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling around daily life, for example by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a busy day, or avoiding the need to be on camera when that helps someone engage more comfortably. Registered or accredited professionals, including counsellors, use online sessions to deliver the same therapeutic techniques they would in person, adapted for the remote setting.

Topics Jill lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Intimacy-related issues
• Self-esteem
• Coping with life changes
• Family conflicts
• Depression
• Attachment issues
• Autism and Asperger Syndrome
• Avoidant personality
• Body image
• Cancer
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Chronic pain, illness, and disability
• Codependency
• Commitment issues
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Dependent personality
• Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
• Divorce and separation
• Eating and food-related issues
• Emptiness
• Family of origin issues
• Family problems
• Fertility issues
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Hoarding
• Impulsivity
• Infidelity
• Jealousy
• Life purpose
• Money and financial issues
• Mood disorders
• Narcissism
• Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Paranoia
• Personality disorders
• Phobias
• Polyamory and non-monogamous relationships
• Postpartum depression
• Post-traumatic stress
• Pregnancy and childbirth
• Process addictions
• Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
• Self-love
• Sexual dysfunction
• Sexuality
• Quitting smoking or vaping
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Women's issues
• Workplace issues
• Young adult issues

Questions about Jill

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. She has experience helping people manage stress and anxiety with practical strategies.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and a conversational, practical approach to address day-to-day challenges.

How long has she been practising?

She has three years of professional work experience following four years of study.

Is she registered with a professional body in the UK?

Yes. She is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom.

Can sessions be conducted in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English.

How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?

Cost varies with location and 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.