Jen Cooke BSc (Hons) OT, PGDip CBT, BABCP Accredited CBT Therapist & EMDR Practitioner
CBT and EMDR Therapy for Adults, Parents and Neurodiverse Clients in Keynsham and Bristol
Therapy that combines professional expertise with lived experience of neurodiversity.
About Me
I’m a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and EMDR Practitioner with over 20 years’ experience in mental health. I combine professional training with lived experience of neurodiversity to offer therapy that truly understands your world.
Who I Work With
I specialise in working with adults, parents and neurodiverse clients. My approach is inclusive and understanding, offering a space that recognises the unique experiences and challenges of each individual.
My Approach
Therapy with me is collaborative, compassionate and tailored to your needs. Together, we’ll explore practical ways of making meaningful changes while developing a deeper understanding of yourself.
Appointments
Sessions last 55 minutes and are available online or in-person in Keynsham. Evening sessions are available on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Each session costs £100
Welcome
Hi, I’m Jen. I’m a CBT therapist and a mum of two boys. Both of my children are neurodiverse — one with ASD and the other with ADHD. Walking alongside them through assessments, diagnoses, school meetings, benefit applications, and everyday life has been enlightening, rewarding, and at times, incredibly tough.
During this journey, I also recognised many of the same traits in myself. I went through an assessment and was diagnosed with ADHD as an adult. That experience reshaped how I see myself, and how I work as a therapist.
I know firsthand that while therapy can be helpful, it often feels different when the therapist “gets it” — when they truly understand the lived realities of raising neurodiverse children, or of being neurodiverse yourself. My approach combines professional training with lived experience, so you don’t have to waste time explaining the basics — we can focus on what matters to you.
Who I Work With
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Neurodiverse clients (ADHD, autism, or those exploring traits)
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Parents and carers of neurodiverse children
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Anyone seeking CBT for common challenges such as:
- Anxiety
- Depression and low mood
- Post-traumatic stress
- Stress or low self-esteem
Jen Cooke BSc (Hons) OT, PGDip CBT, BABCP Accredited CBT Therapist & EMDR Practitioner
What I Offer
A Supportive and Affirming Space
Somewhere safe to talk, reflect, and make sense of your own experiences — without judgement.
Parent Support
Techniques to help your children regulate their emotions — and support your own emotional wellbeing along the way.
Flexible Sessions
I adapt therapy to your sensory and practical needs: shorter sessions, movement breaks, fidget toys, or whatever helps you feel comfortable.
Accessible Resources
Because not everyone wants long handouts or textbooks: I can provide bullet-point summaries after sessions, suggest audiobooks or podcasts, and offer tools you can use “on the go.”
Practical Tools
Strategies to manage executive functioning challenges, reduce procrastination, and cope with overwhelm.
Signposting
Links to resources and organisations that can support you and your family outside of sessions.
“Jen has been a brilliant therapist and helped me understand my reactions and thought processes and navigate them more comfortably. I felt immediately comfortable with her from the first session, with no sense of judgement or pressure. She has given me tools and led me insights that have helped my mental health significantly.”
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