- Stress and anxiety
- Relationships
- Mindfulness and ACT
About Jacqueline
Jacqueline McDowell is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with four years of clinical experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and grief and loss. Jacqueline also brings an artistic perspective to sessions and works with people facing a wide range of life stresses and changes.
She uses straightforward, practical conversations to help people understand what feels hard and why. Sessions focus on what matters to the person in front of her, and on small, achievable steps that can reduce overwhelm. Jacqueline draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy ideas alongside mindfulness techniques to support change.
Attachment-based ideas shape how she looks at relationship patterns and intimacy-related struggles. Client-centred principles guide the way she listens - the person remains central and in control of the pace. Her background as an artist means she sometimes offers creative ways to reflect on feelings and events when that feels helpful.
Jacqueline works with people coping with addictions, eating and sleeping problems, low self-esteem, career worries, and compassion fatigue. She also supports those dealing with more specific issues such as abandonment, adoption and foster care, chronic illness and caregiver stress, and recovery from domestic violence.
Sessions are offered in English and Jacqueline accepts international clients. To begin, people are invited to use the site’s matching process and schedule a first meeting to talk about practical next steps.
Approaches Jacqueline Uses and how online work can fit
Jacqueline draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and focus on the values that matter to them. ACT often suits issues like anxiety, avoidance and difficulty making choices. She also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy ideas to identify patterns of thinking and behaviour that keep problems going, and to test small changes that can reduce distress.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jacqueline treats approach selection as collaborative and will talk through what feels most useful based on a person’s goals and preferences. She aims to adjust methods as the work unfolds rather than fix on one method from the start.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into study and work timetables, reduce travel time, and offer shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also allow for phone-only meetings if bandwidth or camera use is difficult. Registered or accredited professionals can explain which formats they provide and help plan sessions that fit everyday life.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and a wide range of related problems such as eating, sleeping and career worries.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a mix of client-centred listening with ACT, CBT and mindfulness practices. The focus is on clear practical steps and exploring what matters to the person.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of clinical experience working in the UK context.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works from the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered to international clients, and she conducts sessions in English.
Which session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current online and in-person options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to introduce goals and practical next steps.
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