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Jean Flynn

Therapist or counsellor · United Kingdom

Jean Flynn

BACP

Compassionate counselling for life’s hard moments

  • 3 years' experience
  • Based in United Kingdom
  • Sessions online
  • Speaks English
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  • Grief and loss
  • Anxiety and stress
  • Practical goal work

About Jean

Jean Flynn is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression and grief. She helps with relationship and family difficulties, coping with life changes, and concerns such as self-esteem, trauma, and ADHD. Jean works with compassion and respect to create a calm space for people to talk and reflect.

She adopts a tailored way of working, shaping conversations and plans to each person’s needs. Jean uses Client-Centred approaches to listen closely and build trust, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help spot and change unhelpful thinking and behaviour. Her psychodynamic perspective looks at patterns that repeat over time, and solution-focused techniques help set clear, practical goals.

Jean draws on three years of professional experience in the UK. She aims to make sessions straightforward and practical, with small steps that add up over time. People often come to her wanting clearer choices and relief from intense feelings.

Her practice includes work with grief, hospice and end-of-life counselling concerns alongside trauma, bereavement and loss-related topics. Jean seeks to support people as they navigate difficult conversations, make decisions, or cope with major life transitions.

Sessions are conducted in English. Jean is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP. To begin, she asks people to share what matters most so a collaborative plan can be agreed.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefSelf esteem

Also works with

Trauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCodependencyDissociationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Psychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Credentials

BACP · United Kingdom

Languages

English

How Jean’s approaches work in online counselling

Jean uses Client-Centred Therapy to focus on the person in front of her, offering attentive listening and reflection so people can say what matters and feel heard. This approach is useful for building trust and working through emotions such as grief or relationship strain.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy helps identify unhelpful thoughts and routines, then tests small changes to see if they ease anxiety or low mood. CBT is practical and suits people who want tools to manage symptoms and daily challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jean will discuss different ways of working and collaborate with each person to choose what fits their needs, goals and preferences. That process can shift as therapy progresses, with check-ins about what is helping.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make arranging time easier, help fit therapy around work or caregiving, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Discussing practicalities up front helps pick a session rhythm that fits everyday life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Jean help with?

Jean supports people struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family concerns, trauma and related issues such as self-harm and eating difficulties.

How would she work with me in sessions?

She listens in a client-centred way, helps set practical goals, and uses Cognitive Behavioural and psychodynamic ideas to understand patterns and try new approaches.

How much experience does she have?

Jean has three years of professional experience working with people in the United Kingdom on a range of emotional and practical issues.

What professional credentials does Jean hold?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP in her profile.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are fees and billing handled?

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

What do I need to do to start therapy?

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