Experience

Jess Younger Therapy Private Practice (2024-present) Self Harm Awareness for All (SAFA) Cumbria (2025) Women's Community Matters (2024) Mind in Furness (2023-2024) Risedale Care Home (2023) Peer Support Volunteer, Lancashire and South Cumbria Reproductive Trauma Service (2023)

Qualifications and CPD

Film Therapy Works – MOVIE Model CPD Training (2026) PGDip (Level 7) Counselling and Psychotherapy, University of Cumbria (2024) NCFE CACHE Level 2 Counselling Skills, Kendal College (2021)

There are many reasons you might be thinking about therapy; I welcome whatever that looks like. Some issues I have experience working with include, but are not limited to; relationship difficulties, sexuality, gender, identity, neurodiversity/ADHD/autism/AuDHD in adulthood, anxiety and stress, and personal development.

I am an LGBTQ+ and GSRD (Gender, Sexuality and Relationship Diversity) affirming practitioner and offer a sex-positive space, for those exploring aspects of sexual and gender identity, and alternative relationship styles such as non-monogamy. Therapy can be a useful space to explore and unlearn, especially for clients who are struggling with how they feel, are discovering more about themselves at a later age, or may be struggling to express their authentic selves in an environment where that may be difficult.

Film Therapy; I have recently (2026) completed training in Film Therapy; a mindfulness based, trauma-informed practice which explores film and television in the therapeutic space. Working with Film Therapy may look like exploring characters, themes and storylines to work through feelings, facilitate personal growth, and understand the impact of storytelling in our lives. This can form part of our work if this resonates with you.