Jeff Hutchens, NCPS
Jeff Hutchens is a counsellor who blends practical talking therapies with hypnotherapy to help people facing stress, anxiety, low confidence and relationship strain.
About Jeff
Jeff Hutchens is a counsellor who blends practical talking therapies with hypnotherapy to help people facing stress, anxiety, low confidence and relationship strain. He uses straightforward methods that centre on the person sitting in front of him. Sessions aim to help people feel heard and begin to make small, manageable changes.
He prefers an approach where the client leads and he follows. That client-centred stance is mixed with cognitive behavioural techniques to tackle unhelpful thoughts and patterns.
Background and approach
He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas to help people focus on valued goals rather than getting stuck in difficult feelings. Hypnotherapy is offered as an additional option for those who find guided relaxation and suggestion helpful for habits, confidence and stress. Emotionally-Focused Therapy elements are used when emotions are central to the problem, for example in intimacy or attachment issues.
Jeff draws on seven years of experience working as a counsellor, coach and hypnotherapist. He has supported people with a wide range of concerns including depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, ADHD, grief and caregiving stress. He also helps with career decisions, sleeping problems and body image.
Sessions are available in English and he offers remote formats for international clients. His working style is direct but compassionate, aiming to help people build lasting tools they can use outside sessions.
Details from the counsellor's public professional profile · registration number listed
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| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| NCPS | NCS16-03798 | July 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
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 Jeff lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Ways of working Jeff names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Hypnotherapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
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Therapeutic approaches for online counselling and change
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting taken over by them, and then commit to actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and testing them with practical experiments, which often helps with panic, low mood and sleep problems. Hypnotherapy uses guided relaxation and focused attention to support habit change, confidence and stress reduction for those who respond well to suggestion and imagery.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences and what feels most useful. Together they decide whether to focus more on ACT, CBT, hypnotherapy or a mix, and they check in as therapy progresses to adjust the plan.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging to give practical flexibility. Video allows face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in. Chat and messaging suit quick reflections, written processing or when someone prefers not to be on camera. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, travel and different time zones while still using the chosen therapeutic methods.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
He works with a wide range of concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, ADHD and self-esteem problems.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is client-centred and practical. He listens first, then uses CBT and ACT ideas plus hypnotherapy where helpful to build actionable steps.
How much experience does he have?
He has seven years of experience working as a counsellor, hypnotherapist and coach with people facing a variety of emotional and behavioural challenges.
What credentials and location are listed for this counsellor?
He holds NCPS and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international arrangements are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients for remote work.
In what formats are sessions offered?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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