--- title: 'Jessica Bondy' url: 'https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/about-us/authors-and-experts/jessica-bondy' markdown: 'https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/about-us/authors-and-experts/jessica-bondy.md' date: '2025-12-05' taxonomy: tag: - Bullying - 'Verbal Abuse' partner: - 'Words Matter' --- ![Jessica Bondy](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/06.about-us/02.authors-and-experts/jessica-bondy/how-verbal-abuse-impacts-kids.jpg) Founder of Words Matter # Jessica Bondy Communications consultant and founder of Words Matter, working to improve children’s mental health by helping adults understand the power of their words. ![Jessica Bondy](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/06.about-us/02.authors-and-experts/jessica-bondy/jessica-bondy.jpg)## Jessica Bondy ### Expert Jessica Bondy is a senior strategic communications and marketing consultant with more than 20 years’ experience working with leading organisations, charities and brands. She is the founder of Words Matter, a charity dedicated to improving children’s mental and physical health by raising awareness of the impact of verbal abuse. Alongside her charity work, Jessica has coached and mentored young people, supported corporate development at Cancer Research UK, and advised senior policy writers at the CBI. She is also a published writer whose work has appeared in national publications including The Sunday Times, The Independent, GQ and Good Housekeeping. Jessica is passionate about helping children thrive through positive, supportive communication and stronger adult relationships. ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/02.challenges/02.bullying/what-is-the-hidden-impact-of-verbal-abuse-on-children/how-verbal-abuse-impacts-kids.jpg) ### Podcast: What is the hidden impact of verbal abuse on children? 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