Our Team

Jemma Kane is a counsellor/psychotherapist who works with individual adults and couples with a wide range of issues  including: anxiety; depression/low mood; stress; bereavement/grief/loss; anger; gender and sexual identity; low self-esteem; life transitions; obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD); post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD); relationship issues; relaxation; self-harm; trauma; and many more issues. 

Jemma is especially passionate about supporting people through grief and bereavement, drawing on her time working in a hospice where she accompanied people through some of life's most tender and uncertain moments.

She also has expertise in helping people untangle the impact of early messages or difficult family dynamics including experiences of narcissistic parenting and in strengthening self-worth and self-esteem. Jemma believes these are central to our wellbeing and can deeply affect how we meet challenges such as stress, anxiety or low mood. Her focus is not only on exploring difficulties but also on helping clients reconnect with their own resilience and discover new possibilities for change. 
 

Jemma's way of working

Jemma is a gentle, reflective and compassionate practitioner who offers a space in which people can explore their inner world without pressure or judgment. She aims to build a strong connection with clients where they can feel understood, accepted and supported just as they are. 

Jemma adapts her approach to each person unique way of being. She welcomes neurodivergent clients and works flexibly to meet their individual needs. 

Jemma works in a flexible way, integrating a range of theoretical approaches and ideas into her counselling/psychotherapy work to meet the unique needs and preferences of each person. These approaches and ideas include: Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Compassion-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Interpersonal Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment Theory, Schema Therapy, and Emotion Focused Therapy.

She works from a person-centred perspective, placing the client in the role of the expert. She believes that the most important aspect of therapy is the relationship with each client and creating the right space for reflection, growth and change. 

When working with couples, Jemma offers practical tools for communication and connection, while also helping partners explore the deeper patterns that may be shaping their relationship. She believes strongly in the power of hope and works to support couples in moving towards solutions together. 
 

Jemma's background and training

Jemma has experience providing counselling for individual adults and couples in a private practice setting. Alongside her role with First Psychology, she currently works in a hospice, supporting people through grief, loss and the emotional impact of change and uncertainty. She also has several years' experience of working with care experienced individuals in the care system, including those in foster care and residential care. She has an indepth understanding of how these early experiences can shape a person's life and relationships. 

Jemma has a Diploma in Relational Counselling from The Spark Scotland, a COSCA Certificate in Counselling Skills from Glasgow Cognitive Therapy Centre, and an MA (hons) in Psychology from the University of St Andrews. 

Jemma is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).




 

Jemma's fee

Jemma charges £70 a session for self-funding clients. She also works with clients referred via their employer/organisation – for further details, please visit First Psychology Assistance.