Jessica McKee:
Integrative Therapist (BACP)
Hi, I’m Jess McKee (She/her). A qualified integrative therapist delivering sessions both online and in East London at HQ Therapy Haggerston, Hackney E8.
Being a human is hard, it’s messy and nobody is immune to challenging circumstances or tough times. I like to offer my clients a warm, non-judgemental, safe space to explore and unpack anything that they may feel is impacting on their mental well-being.
After over a decade working as a fitness coach and yoga teacher I came to the notion that just as there are many reasons and benefits for seeking out movement and exercise, that can be applied to therapy too. Some people seek out movement to rehab from a significant injury, others may have an accumulation of smaller injuries to rehabilitate, some people have health concerns ranging from mild to potentially fatal, and others take part in regular movement to maintain overall physical fitness.
This is also true for therapy. It can help with past trauma, maybe one significant life-changing moment.
It can help with the accumulation of life events or stressors. It can support concerns you may have for your overall quality of life that can range from mild to potentially fatal. It can also be used, in my opinion, as a tool to simply help maintain overall mental well-being and to help navigate life’s messiness.
I would like to think going to therapy would one day be as commonplace as going to the gym or a class. However, I understand why seeking support for our internal world feels more vulnerable.
With this in mind, I draw upon various modalities to ensure the work is client-specific. I have a range of mind/body tools to create a bespoke way of working with your unique story. I work in an empathetic, encouraging way to co-create a space that works best for you.
Many clients have found my experience and qualifications in yoga useful (when appropriate) for offering tools to help ground and regulate. This can be of particular use if you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stressed.
In addition to working as a therapist, I volunteer for a grief support charity and have a particular interest in grief and loss. This could be the loss of a person or part of yourself, your identity, or anything that feels significant to you.
I came into this profession by way of experiencing therapy and its benefits personally so I am a true believer in the healing and helping capacity of therapy both as a client and a therapist. I understand that it can be really difficult to reach out and I want to give a nod to you for making it this far.
Whatever spiked your curiosity I would love the opportunity to talk further.
I am registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and adhere to their code of ethics and guidelines
I offer a free 15-minute initial chat via Zoom and then if you’d like to work with me sessions are £65
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