Jennifer Jowles

Jennifer Jowles is an experienced counsellor based in Greater Manchester who works across private practice and the voluntary and community sector. She has 10 years of experience supporting people through a wide range of issues, including anxiety (generalised and social), low self-esteem, depression, eating difficulties and relationship challenges.

She has a particular specialism in grief and bereavement and in helping clients navigate the many types of loss life can bring. Grief is not limited to bereavement after a death - it can follow the end of a relationship or friendship, the loss of a job, retirement, changes to identity after illness or impairment, moving home, or children leaving the family. Jennifer has also worked extensively with people facing fertility challenges and pregnancy loss, supporting those currently undergoing treatment as well as those who have completed their journey.

Responses to loss vary widely and can include guilt, anger, regret, relief, a loss of purpose or changing family roles. These experiences often leave people feeling isolated, anxious, ashamed or as though they have lost their sense of self. Jennifer helps clients process these feelings and supports them in finding ways to move forward with their lives.

Her practice is grounded in a person-centred approach - she aims to see the world through each client’s perspective and to work without judgment on the issues the client brings each week. Where appropriate, she also integrates cognitive behavioural techniques to help clients develop practical coping strategies.

Jennifer offers a calm, comfortable space where clients can be open and honest without fear of judgment. She works on either a short-term or long-term basis, depending on individual needs and what suits the client.

She attends regular supervision, is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and works in line with their code of ethics.