- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
About Jacqueline
Jacqueline Leydon is a BACP-registered counsellor in the United Kingdom with eight years of experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting pressures, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, LGBT issues, relationship and family concerns, grief, intimacy-related problems, sleep disturbance, anger, career worries, ADHD and coping with life changes.
Jackie draws on her own lived experience with ADHD, autism, childhood trauma, sexual abuse, rape, domestic violence, addictions and loss. That background shapes how she listens and how she understands the practical difficulties of trusting someone new.
Her main approach is person-centred integrative counselling. That means the conversation centres on the client, not on the counsellor as an expert. She uses elements from different therapies to help individuals notice patterns, try new responses and find clearer ways forward.
Clients can expect straightforward sessions that focus on understanding how problems affect daily life. Jackie pays attention to attachment and relationship patterns and to how thoughts and behaviour link together. Work may include practical exercises, gentle reflection and exploring values and choices.
She aims to help people gain awareness and workable steps rather than promising quick fixes. The counsellor encourages honest talk about emotions, boundaries and coping strategies. For someone wanting to manage anger, reduce workplace frustration or handle resentment at home, Jackie offers practical ways to look at triggers and responses.
Approaches used and how online sessions work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and gently commit to actions that reflect their values. It can suit someone who wants practical steps to live more in line with what matters to them.Attachment-Based Therapy looks at early relationship patterns and how they affect adult connections. It helps people understand triggers, boundaries and the ways they relate to others.
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person's experience in the moment. The counsellor listens without directing, and that quiet attention can help people clarify feelings and choices.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and what feels useful, and will adjust methods over time in collaboration with the client.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking, as the profile does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also make it possible to attend when leaving work for a break, to avoid camera use if preferred, or to choose a simpler phone session when bandwidth is limited. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists offer online options that aim to fit counselling into everyday life rather than add extra burden.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, intimacy issues, sleep problems, anger, career changes and ADHD among other issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is person-centred and integrative. That means conversations start with the client's experience and may include techniques drawn from different approaches such as ACT and CBT.
How long has she been practising?
She has eight years of experience working as a counsellor in the UK.
What professional registration does she hold and where does she practise?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the profile.
How are costs and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.