I am a degree-educated integrative counsellor, which allows me to work in different modalities, namely, psychodynamic covering early trauma, humanistic looking at self and learning how to become your most authentic self and cognitive behavioural therapy. I have over 3 years of experience and also work as a volunteer at an addiction centre. I work within all aspects of mental health, ranging from bipolar disorder, dissociative disorder, borderline personality disorder, depression, anxiety, low mood and confidence, grief and loss, neurodivergence, trauma bonding, identity issues,belonging, addiction and adoption.
I am a specialist trained in adoption, having undertaken an adoption course which allows me to work within all areas of adoption.
Deciding to go into counselling can seem very daunting and something that you may not be familiar with. I am here to work alongside you, offering empathy, warmth and support in a non-judgmental way. Exploring aspects of what you feel you want to change in your life can be both empowering and thought-provoking.
For more details about the services I offer, please head to Counselling Directory, Psychology Today and The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, where I am a member.
Additional areas of focus: Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Body image, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Communication problems, Control issues, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP #412716
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I feel very comfortable with Jacky. She seems to get me and is easy to talk to.
Written on Nov 03, 2025 after therapy with Jacqueline "Jacky" for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, coping with life changes, and adhd