INTEgRATIVE | Internal Family Systems THerapist IN LONDON+ONLINE
Offering you compassionate and confidential support.
JENNIFER PIRTLE, PgDIP, UKCP, BACP
MY APPROACH TO THERAPY
I work with clients who seek a dynamic therapist who brings warmth, honesty, and empathy to every session.
I’m here to offer you compassionate support and a safe space to grow, while gently challenging you when it’s needed most.
I hold Full Clinical UKCP membership and am a Registered Member of BACP.
Originally from the US, I’ve lived in the UK for over two decades. Before becoming a therapist, I worked in media, events, and entrepreneurship, so I understand the pressures of creative and high-stress environments.
My approach is warm, interactive, and tailored to your unique needs. I’m most inspired by Internal Family Systems (IFS), which helps you understand and heal the different parts of yourself—especially those carrying pain or protection—so you can cultivate greater self-awareness, inner strength, and self-leadership.
I also incorporate other evidence-based methods, including Psychodynamic, Person-centred, Gestalt, and Existential therapies. Depending on your needs and interests, we may also explore creative and somatic approaches like breath work, visualisation, and drawing to unlock deeper insights.
As your therapist, my role isn’t to tell you what to do, but to ask thoughtful questions, offer suggestions for you to consider or reject, and help you uncover life patterns that may have been hiding in plain sight.
Together, we’ll work to discover new perspectives, deepen your self-awareness, and create meaningful change.
Here’s what I believe about therapy:
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Healing isn’t about erasing the past or “fixing” yourself. You already have strength and resilience within you—it’s about understanding your experiences and finding ways to move forward that support your well-being.
You’ve overcome so much already, which shows your ability to adapt and persevere. As your therapist, I’m here to help you tap into that inner strength and support you at your own pace. Together, we’ll navigate the areas where you feel stuck or overwhelmed and create a path forward. Healing takes time, but you have the potential to grow, find balance, and feel at peace.
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Therapy isn’t about focusing on what’s “wrong” with you; it’s about understanding the habits, thought patterns, and behaviours that have built up over time, often in response to past experiences. These can sometimes limit your ability to live with greater ease and clarity.
My approach is about helping you create the space to think more clearly, act more intentionally, and connect more deeply with your own values and goals. Together, we’ll explore what might be holding you back, whether it's old patterns, unresolved feelings, or simply a lack of direction. The goal isn’t to change who you are but to help you move forward with a clearer sense of yourself and a deeper understanding of what matters most to you.
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This is your journey, and your voice matters. After all, you are the expert of your own life!
Instead, we’ll work together as a team, walking side by side for a time. In our sessions, you’ll share your challenges, insights, and hopes, while I offer guidance, ask thought-provoking questions, and provide tools to help you make sense of things.
This is a collaborative process, where we set goals, explore strategies, and find what works best for you. I encourage open dialogue—ask questions, share your thoughts, and let me know what’s helping (or not), so we can adjust and grow together.
Get the support that’s right for you.
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As an integrative psychotherapist, I’m trained in a variety of therapeutic “schools” and theoretical perspectives, allowing me to tailor my approach to your unique goals and needs. These include:
Internal Family Systems (IFS Therapist)
Person-Centred
Psychodynamic
Existential
Transpersonal
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Some of my ongoing continuing professional development trainings include:
EMDR Training (beginning March 2025) with Alexandra Richman.
Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy Trainings (I am a qualified IFS Therapist).
Unburdening the Exiles: Exploring the Healing Steps of IFS (Einat Bronstein).
Mastering Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy for Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Addiction & More (Frank Anderson)
ADHD and Autism in the Therapy Room (Aspire Autism Consultancy)
IFS and Polyvagal Theory: Healing Through Compassionate Connection (Alexis Rothman)
Integrating IFS into the Transpersonal Integrative Approach (Ann Oldknow)
Using the Sand Tray to Explore, Integrate and Transform (Catherine Bishop)
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UKCP, Full Clinical Member (UK Council for Psychotherapy), No. 2011182611
BACP, Registered Member (British Association for Counselling and Therapy), No. 00970719
Post-Graduate Diploma, Centre for Psychotherapy and Counselling Education, London.
Foundation, Psychotherapy and Counselling, Regents College, London
Masters Degree, Journalism, Columbia University School of Journalism, New York City
I also have clinical experience working with clients to support a wide range of emotional, psychological, and relational challenges in settings including:NHS Community Mental Health Team, Islington North
Fresh Start Psychotherapy
Headstrong Counselling,
Maytree Suicide Respite Centre
Choices Islington
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