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Hilary Jiggins, BACP

Hilary Jiggins is a counsellor with 15 years of experience who aims to keep therapy straightforward and practical.

About Hilary

Hilary Jiggins is a counsellor with 15 years of experience who aims to keep therapy straightforward and practical. She works collaboratively and explains options in plain language so people understand what to expect from their sessions. Hilary balances evidence-based methods with a warm, human approach and tailors work to each person's needs.

Hilary draws on a medical science background and keeps up with recent research and NICE guidance. She uses approaches such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), and client-centred work to address symptoms and build coping skills.

Background and approach

She explains the reasoning behind suggestions and invites questions so people feel the time is well spent. When someone has a specific problem the aim is to relieve distress and help them move towards the life they want.

Hilary often uses practical tools, skills training, and goal-focused techniques first, and she can adapt exercises if traditional formats like paperwork or homework do not suit someone. For people who want longer-term exploration, she offers deeper psychotherapy that looks at personal history and relationship patterns.

That work uses the therapeutic relationship itself to notice repeating patterns and reduce the chance of problems returning. Hilary has volunteered and worked with a range of charities over her career, including Mind and Cruse Bereavement Care. She practises in the United Kingdom and works in English.

Her practice includes support for trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, addictions, grief, eating and sleeping problems, and many other concerns listed on her profile.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	162919	March 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Hilary lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Self esteem
Coping with life changes
Addictions
LGBT
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Anger management
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Compassion fatigue
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
Co-morbidity
Drug and alcohol addiction
Eating and food-related issues
Family of origin issues
Guilt and shame
Midlife crisis
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Personality disorders
Phobias
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Pregnancy and childbirth
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexual dysfunction
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues

Ways of working Hilary names

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How Hilary's approaches translate to online therapy

Hilary commonly combines trauma-focused ideas, client-centred work, and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) in her online sessions. Trauma-focused approaches look at how painful experiences affect daily life and use practical steps to reduce distress and intrusive reactions. Client-centred work emphasises being listened to and understood, helping people feel seen and accepted while they decide what change matters to them. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and practising clear strategies to reduce symptoms such as anxiety or low mood.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and suggest methods that fit. That plan can change over time as progress is reviewed and new priorities emerge.

Online therapy offers flexibility to fit sessions into busy lives. Video calls let people use visual cues and maintain a strong therapeutic connection. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can work as straightforward check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for shorter reflections, ongoing support between sessions, or when writing things down feels easier. Registered or accredited professionals provide these options so people can pick the format that suits their routine and access needs.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Hilary commonly work with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, grief, eating and sleeping problems, and compassion fatigue among other concerns.

What style of therapy can I expect?

Hilary uses a blend of client-centred work, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), adapting sessions to be practical and easy to follow.

How much experience does she have?

She has 15 years of experience, including group work and roles with charities such as Mind and Cruse Bereavement Care.

What are Hilary's credentials and where is she based?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Hilary offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as ways to meet for therapy.

How are sessions charged?

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

How do I start working with her?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.