- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
About Jacqueline
Jacqueline Leydon is a BACP-registered counsellor with eight years' experience based in the United Kingdom. She works with young adults and others who are facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, and life changes such as career shifts or loss. Jacqueline also supports people dealing with trauma, addictions, ADHD and parenting concerns.
Jacqueline draws on person-centred and integrative practice. She focuses on listening and helping people notice what matters to them. In sessions she aims to build trust and a straightforward, non-judgemental working relationship.
Her background includes lived experience of ADHD, autism, childhood trauma, sexual abuse, domestic violence, addiction and bereavement. She says this informs how she understands the impact of those experiences on day-to-day life and on relationships.
Jacqueline combines approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Attachment-Based work depending on what a client needs. She uses these tools to help people develop practical skills for managing anxiety, low mood, sleep disruption and anger, and to improve communication and boundaries.
People working with Jacqueline can expect a conversational, client-led style. She helps clients notice patterns, try new ways of coping and make clearer decisions about relationships, parenting and work. Sessions are structured around what the person brings and the goals they set together.
To begin, Jacqueline asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. She works in English and does not take international clients.
How Jacqueline uses different approaches online
Jacqueline works with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice unhelpful patterns and focus on values-based action. ACT is practical for anxiety, stress and feeling stuck because it encourages small experiments and clearer choices.She also uses Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early relationships affect current trust and communication. This work can help with intimacy issues, abandonment feelings and relationship conflict by identifying patterns and trying new ways of relating.
Jacqueline combines these with Client-Centred principles, which means the conversation is led by the person and the therapist aims to listen without judgement. Together these approaches are used to build understanding and to practise different coping skills.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jacqueline will discuss options with each person and decide collaboratively which methods to use based on their goals and preferences. The plan can change as needs evolve.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm available options before booking. Many people find online sessions useful for fitting therapy around study, work or parenting responsibilities, for shorter check-ins, and for matching quieter or lower-bandwidth setups when needed.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Can she help with feeling lost after university?
Yes, she lists coping with life changes, career concerns and low mood among her focus areas and can help people working through those transitions.
What style of therapy does she use?
She works in a person-centred, integrative way and draws on approaches such as ACT, CBT and attachment-based methods.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience as a counsellor in the United Kingdom.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practices from the United Kingdom.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to start working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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