About Jenn Taylor
Person-centred counsellor & coach
I'm also a fairly ordinary human being who happens to spend a lot of time thinking about people, why we do what we do, and how our experiences shape us.
I'm naturally curious and pretty straightforward. I value honesty, humour and real conversations, and that tends to show up in the way I work too.
I take the work seriously, but that doesn't mean working with me needs to feel formal. You don't need to use the right words, behave a particular way or know what you're supposed to talk about.
I don't see myself as the expert on somebody else's life. I bring my experience and training, you bring your knowledge of being you, and we work from there.
What matters to me
Accessibility. How we communicate, how you attend sessions and what you need to make our work together accessible all matter to me.
Anti-oppressive practice. Recognising that power, privilege and inequality shape people's experiences.
Autonomy, choice and compassion. My role isn't to make decisions for you or tell you who you should be, but to support you in finding what feels right for you.
People don't need to think, communicate, live or experience the world in the same way. Difference isn't something that automatically needs explaining, correcting or changing.
What I am not about
You will not get guru energy, forced positivity or pressure to become a “better version” of yourself overnight.
I do not believe human beings are projects to optimise.
I do not think healing, growth, or recovery happen through shame, performance or pretending everything is fine.
Working with me isn't about having the answers. It's about us finding the answers that you need.
Outside of work
I like heavy music, metal and rock in particular. I am desperately trying to grow my own fruit and I also enjoy researching random facts.
I am a parent to five, mostly adults now, and home educate the youngest.
I am disabled and an ambulatory wheelchair user due to chronic illness and spinal issues.
I value honesty, humour, strong tea and conversations that feel real.
Professional Practice
- Regular Clinical Supervision
- Individual Member BACP
- Member EMCC
- Indemnity Insurance
- Enhanced DBS (checked annually)
Qualifications & Training
- HND Counselling & Psychotherapy
- Cert HE Psychology
- ILM Level 5 Coaching and Mentoring
- Pregnancy and Infant Loss and Infertility Practitioner Training
