1.   Have you had a challenging experience of  being on critical care unit as a doctor, nurse or other health professional?
  2.  Do you feel like you have let your patients down and this is weighing you down? 
  3. Maybe the pandemic has left you feeling completely overwhelmed and at a point of giving up.
  4. Or do you feel like you are experiencing compassion fatigue  due to burnout?                                                                             

I am here to offer you a safe, non-judgemental, confidential environment where you can explore these issues, access your inner resources and feel empowered again

  1. Perhaps you have found yourself waking up as a patient on a critical care bed, confused and unable to make sense of what was happening  
  2. Maybe you had a loved one on critical care unit and are struggling to deal with the after effects of this                                                      

Come and talk about it with me. I will offer you a safe, non-judgemental confidential space to work through these issues       

  1. Are you living with the stigma of HIV and feeling as if you are not able to say what you are going through for fear of being judged? 
  2. Perhaps you  are experiencing a life changing condition and need a safe space to express what you are going through?
  3. Maybe you are not sure why your life is the way it is, it could be as a result of child hood trauma through abuse or neglect and are looking for a safe environment to explore and get to grips with it.

   I am here to listen to you. You can explore this effect on your life in a safe, non-judgemental, confidential environment here. Take control of your life and feel                 empowered again 

 

 

Welcome to

Jemisant psychotherapy

How can I help you

Do you find it difficult to have someone truly listen to what you have to say? With me you will say what you really want to say and be heard.    

Access the inner resources within you. Feel empowered again.

Jemisant Psychotherapy is a Person-Centred counselling service run by me Jessica Ofula, aimed at helping people realise the potential they have in resolving many of the anxieties they face. I am a Person-Centred counsellor and believe that we all have solutions to many psychological issues that we are dealing with. Given the right environment and conditions we are able to arrive at the point where we can tap into our resources to aid us resolve our issues. This is not a ‘quick fix’. It takes time to be able to do this . How much time it would actually take depends on your individual circumstances and how you got here. I will offer you a safe, non judgemental, and confidential space to allow you the time in an environment where you can work this through. 

About Me

My Name is Jessica Ofula. I am a wife and a mother of two boys now adults themselves. I am a person-centred counsellor and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and abide by their ethical framework. I am also a nurse and specialise in critical care nursing. I am a member of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and abide by their ethical framework. In my journey as a critical care nurse, I have been involved first hand in seeing lives changed drastically. I have been there to support those receiving this news and experiencing this change right from the start. Needless to say I have been there when sad news has been broken as well. As a nurse my role in these situations has been to support patients/relatives as they come to terms with what is happening in there lives. This has given me the unique insight of witnessing the change that is happening not only physically but emotionally. As a Counsellor I am able to carry on this support past the hospital setting.  My journey started back in Africa (Kenya), where I was born.

Your Session

Your Counselling session will last for 1 hour. This is your time. I will provide you with a safe, non-judgemental and confidential space for you to explore what you wish to explore and decide how you want to achieve this. I am here to journey with you. You decide how many sessions you wish to have and when you are ready to finish.

Supervision

A warm welcome to my fellow professionals who would like to have supervision with me. I aim to provide a supportive relationship without judgement where we can share aspects of our profession in line with BACP ethical practice. The fee for Supervision is £65 for 1 & 1/2hrs. I offer an initial 30 min consultation session free.

Next appointment

Sessions will be held on the same day and time of the week as much as possible. Subsequent sessions will be agreed after every session. The frequency of sessions will be agreed on individual basis.

TESTIMONIAL

1. Jessica was kind and compassionate in listening to my issues but also clarified my statements where appropriate. I believe good therapy shouldn't just be an opportunity for me to try and get sympathy from my therapist and I think Jessica strikes a good balance of providing sympathy but also asking the right questions to make me look inwards.
Jessica Ofula
MBACP MSc Counselling Psychology

My Qualifications

Certified Cyber Therapist 2022 - Online Therapy Institute. Post Graduate Certificate in Supervision 2015 - Counselling Xtra Nottingham. MSc Counselling Psychology (Merit) 2011 - Keele University. Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling Psychology 2010 - Keele University. Certificate in Counselling 2008 - Keele University. Nursing Qualifications; Diploma in Critical Care Nursing 2001 - Kenyatta National Hospital. Kenya Diploma in Registered Nursing 1991 - Cicely McDonald School of nursing Nairobi Kenya.

My Experience

I have worked as a volunteer with Staffordshire buddies, a charity that supports people affected by HIV and living with the challenges of having HIV and AIDS. I have experience in working with Clients dealing with Bereavement and life changing situations gained from working at the Dove Services. I also worked at Family Support services where I gained experience in dealing with Clients dealing with Family issues like effects of Childhood abuse, Domestic violence and other forms of abuse, to mention but a few. My vast experience as a nurse has exposed me to many issues where I have used my counselling skills throughout my working life.

My Fees

I charge £50 per session. Concessions are available, please ask. I offer an initial 30min consultation. I call this a ‘get to know me’ session and it’s free. Fees will be reviewed regularly. If you are unable to attend your session please give me at least 24hrs notice or the full charge is applicable, except in an emergency.

Crisis management and emergencies

If you require urgent help between appointments then please contact your GP, use the NHS 111 service for advice, phone 999 or attend A&E. You can also contact the Samaritans’ anonymous helpline on 116 123 or Childline (until you turn 19) on 0800 1111

How Can I help you?

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