- Person-centred approach
- Mindfulness techniques
- Motivational interviewing
About Jacqueline
Jacqueline Selby is a BACP counsellor with 15 years of professional experience. She has worked with adults on a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, LGBT matters, low self-esteem, addictions and grief.
Jacqueline uses a person-centred approach that focuses on the client's own strengths and insight. She listens without judgement and helps people notice patterns that get in the way. Sessions are organised to prioritise immediate worries and to agree small steps forward.
Her background includes supporting adults through major life changes such as career moves, relocation and bereavement. She has worked with people experiencing parenting challenges, compassion fatigue and chronic health issues. Jacqueline also draws on attachment-based ideas when relationships and early experiences affect current wellbeing.
Practical skills form part of her work. She uses mindfulness techniques to help with overwhelming thoughts and motivational interviewing to explore change. For people reporting addictive behaviours or low motivation she helps set realistic goals and tracks progress week to week.
Jacqueline has experience working with clients across many countries and cultures. Sessions and scheduling are discussed directly so people can find an approach that fits their routine. To begin, clients complete a short questionnaire and then arrange an initial session to see how the work feels.
How Jacqueline’s approaches translate to online sessions
Jacqueline combines person-centred work with attachment-based ideas and mindfulness practice. Person-centred work means the therapist listens closely to what matters to the client and helps them make sense of their experience. This approach is useful for stress, low mood and relationship worries. Attachment-based ideas look at how early relationships shape current patterns and can be helpful for people who notice repeated problems in close relationships.Mindfulness techniques teach simple ways to manage intrusive thoughts and intense emotions. These practices can be used between sessions to reduce rumination and improve focus. Jacqueline also uses motivational interviewing to set realistic goals and support behaviour change when someone feels stuck.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Jacqueline will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs, then agree a plan together. This collaborative process helps match methods to what the client wants to change and how they prefer to work.
Session formats are not fully detailed in the supplied biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to schedule sessions around study, early career shifts or relocation. It also supports short check-ins and weekly sessions that fit into a student or work week without extra travel.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports adults with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, LGBT matters, low self-esteem, addictions, grief and life changes.
How would sessions feel day to day?
She uses a person-centred style that focuses on listening, identifying patterns and setting small, practical steps each week.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional experience working in mental health with adults.
Is she registered with a professional body in the UK?
She holds BACP as the supplied credential, and works from the United Kingdom as her stated location.
Can she work with people outside the UK?
International clients are accepted and sessions can be offered to people in other countries.
What session formats are possible?
Please confirm current session options before booking as the biography does not list specific formats here.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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