Hilary Jiggins
BACP
United Kingdom
Experienced counsellor combining evidence and compassion
Continue with HilaryAt a glance
- Credentials
- BACP
- Registration
- BACP, United Kingdom / 162919
- Experience
- 15 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- United Kingdom
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp.
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- Practical problem solving
- Human-centred focus
- Motivational support
About Hilary
Hilary Jiggins offers straightforward, practical support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood and relationship strain. She explains how therapy might work in clear terms and aims to work together with clients to set realistic goals. Sessions are grounded in kindness and a focus on what will help day to day.
Hilary draws on about 15 years of experience in counselling and psychotherapy, including work with charities and community services. She combines evidence-based methods such as cognitive behavioural therapy with humanistic, client-centred principles. Motivational Interviewing is among the approaches she uses to help people find and sustain personal change.
In early work she often focuses on practical steps to ease acute symptoms and build coping skills. That may include teaching specific techniques, checking progress with simple measures, or adapting tasks so they fit each person’s life. If shorter-term, focused work isn’t enough, she can move towards longer, exploratory psychotherapy.
Longer psychotherapy with Hilary looks at patterns in relationships and life history. This can involve talking about past experiences and how they influence current feelings and behaviour. Hilary is clear when a different specialist would be more helpful and will suggest a referral if needed.
She trained from a medical science background and keeps up with current research and National Institute for Health and Care Excellence guidance. Her practice is rooted in practical reasoning, explaining suggestions and adapting methods to suit each person.
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How therapy approaches translate to online sessions
Hilary uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change and to build commitment at a pace that suits them. This approach is useful for tackling habit-based problems like substance use or difficulties with motivation.
She also draws on Client-Centred Therapy, which emphasises a respectful, non-judgemental relationship and listening closely to what matters to the person. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is used to teach practical strategies for managing anxiety, low mood and unhelpful thinking patterns.
Finding the right way of working is treated as a collaborative process. Hilary will talk through goals and preferences and adjust methods over time, so sessions reflect what helps most and what feels sustainable for the individual.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, for example by removing travel time or allowing shorter check-ins during a lunch break. It can also let people choose quieter surroundings or avoid being on camera if that helps with concentration. Registered or accredited professionals often blend practical skills, conversation and simple measures to track progress in remote sessions. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementBipolar disorderDepressionCompassion fatigueAdditional focus areas
Attachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCo-morbidityDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesGuilt and shameMidlife crisisObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesTherapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyExperience
15+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Hilary help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship issues, and supports people facing grief, trauma, addictions and problems with self-esteem and intimacy.
How does she approach therapy?
The style is collaborative and straightforward, blending practical skills training with a human-centred, talking approach to suit what each person needs.
What is her professional background?
Hilary has around 15 years of experience, including roles with community charities and group facilitation before moving into counselling and psychotherapy work.
What credential does she hold and where does she practise?
She is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients access her services?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment organised?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers