Jenni Capel | BACP Registered Counsellor | PGDip Psychosynthesis Counselling
Derby & Online
Sometimes we try our hardest to do the right thing, yet still find ourselves being critical of what we do. We can appreciate aspects of a relationship and, at the same time, feel deeply wounded by others.
Perhaps you’re navigating a loss, feeling burnt out, or standing at a crossroads—wanting things to change, but not sure why or how. Change might feel impossible, or the alternatives too daunting to contemplate, if any can be imagined at all.
You don’t need to have all the answers. You don’t need to package your struggles to sound reasonable before you reach out.
Online and in-person counselling for adults · £65 per session · Free 20-minute introductory consultation
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What brings you to therapy?
Maybe everything looks fine from the outside, but something feels out of balance within. You might be experiencing anxiety, feeling overwhelmed, or living with a persistent sense that something is missing.
People come to therapy for many reasons, including:
- Anxiety, depression and feeling overwhelmed
- Relationship difficulties and repeating patterns
- Bereavement, grief and loss
- Trauma and difficult past experiences
- Self-criticism, shame and self-esteem
- Identity, belonging and life transitions
- Family relationships and childhood experiences
- Questions of meaning, purpose and spirituality
You may recognise yourself in some of these experiences, or your reasons for seeking therapy may be harder to put into words.
There’s no need to know exactly where to begin.
How we might work together
Giving words to your inner world can feel daunting. You might worry about being judged, struggle to find the right words, or have no idea where to start.
I offer a warm space and an opportunity to speak openly, without pressure to have things figured out. We go at a pace that feels manageable for you.
Much of how we move through the world is influenced by invisible rules—the expectations of our families, our cultures, and the wider systems we grew up in. Often, these expectations are so familiar that we don’t notice how much room they take up inside us.
Therapy offers an opportunity to pause, question these expectations, and consider what feels right for you.
Alongside talking, there are opportunities to explore through imagery, creative expression, or simply noticing what you are experiencing in your body in the present moment.
There is no rigid way you are expected to work here; we find our way together.
A little about psychosynthesis
We are shaped by our histories and circumstances, but we are not reducible to them.
Psychosynthesis is an approach to counselling that considers the whole person—our thoughts, feelings, bodies, relationships, histories and search for meaning.
It recognises that our experiences influence how we live and relate to others, while also making room for possibilities beyond what we already know.
My approach is integrative, weaving together psychodynamic depth, humanistic warmth and transpersonal perspective.
By coming to know ourselves more deeply, we may begin to see our lives differently—opening up possibilities in how we relate to ourselves, connect with others and choose to live.
About me
I’m a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), with a Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Psychosynthesis Counselling.
My path into counselling wasn’t direct. I began in the creative arts, studying illustration and animation before working in photography. A growing interest in mindfulness, self-understanding and how we care for ourselves gradually changed the direction of my life and work.
I’ve practised mindfulness since 2005 and taught since 2018. My background also includes a qualification in transpersonal coaching and training in Heart of Living Yoga, a heart-centred approach to yoga and self-care.
Creativity remains an important part of my life, particularly through music and photography. These different strands have shaped how I meet people, with curiosity, sensitivity and openness.
I also know counselling from the other chair. I understand that speaking honestly with someone new can feel significant, and that trust cannot be assumed. It develops through the experience of being met over time.
My approach and influences
I’m interested in how our experiences shape us, not only through our thoughts and emotions, but also through our bodies, relationships and the wider social and cultural world in which we live.
My continuing professional development includes courses with Thomas Hübl and Dan Siegel, whose work has contributed to my understanding of trauma, relational experience, embodied awareness and the relationship between our individual lives and wider collective experiences.
These influences inform my practice alongside my psychosynthesis training, while remaining attentive to each person’s individual experience and what emerges within the therapeutic relationship.
Sessions and fees
Weekly sessions: 50 minutes
Fee: £65 per session
Location: In person in Derby, or online
Introductory consultation: Free, 20 minutes, online
I offer open-ended therapy, allowing us to work together over time without a predetermined number of sessions.
I believe financial circumstances should not be a barrier to accessing open-ended therapy. With this in mind, I offer a limited number of concessionary places for those who may find the full fee difficult to manage. Please feel free to ask about availability.
Taking the first step
Taking the first step can come with a mix of relief and hesitation. You might wonder whether it’s the right time, or whether I’m the right person for you.
Finding a counsellor you feel comfortable with is important. Feeling genuinely seen and met can bring a sense of ease when exploring what may be difficult—things that perhaps were dismissed or downplayed by others, or even by yourself, in the past.
I offer a free 20-minute online introductory consultation. It’s a chance to share a little about what brings you to therapy, ask questions and get a sense of how it feels to talk with me.
There’s no obligation to continue.
If we decide to work together, our first full session is an opportunity to look at your current landscape and what you hope to move towards.
We just begin where you are.