- Creative counselling style
- BACP registered
- Works with grief
About Jacqueline
Jacqueline McDowell is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief and relationship difficulties. She works with those coping with trauma and abuse, and supports people dealing with life changes, addictions and concerns about eating, sleep or self-esteem. Jacqueline is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which she lists as BACP.
She brings four years of front-line experience to sessions and draws on a creative background as an artist. That creative side can be used in conversation or through simple art-based prompts when it suits a person’s preferences. Sessions aim to be practical and down-to-earth, with space to talk about immediate problems and daily stresses.
Jacqueline uses several well-known approaches to shape sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on practical steps to change thinking and behaviour. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice their values and take small actions that matter. Attachment-based ideas and client-centred listening guide how she responds to relationship and attachment concerns.
People may choose to work on specific issues such as coping after loss, navigating separation, or managing compassion fatigue and carer stress. She also offers support around body image, chronic illness and complex family questions. Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
To begin, clients use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire. Scheduling follows the therapist’s availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
Approaches that shape online sessions
Jacqueline draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to guide online conversations. CBT uses simple, practical exercises and action plans to help change unhelpful thinking and behaviour, which can suit problems like anxiety, low mood or sleep difficulties. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy encourages noticing thoughts and values, then taking small steps that match what matters most to the person, which is useful for coping with grief or life changes.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will listen to a person’s goals and preferences and suggest which methods might help. That choice is collaborative and can be adjusted as progress is made or needs change.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats before booking since the profile does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins, or remove the need to travel. They also let the therapist use worksheets, mindfulness practices and creative prompts in ways that suit someone’s routine.
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Experience
4+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Jacqueline help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, trauma and relationship issues, plus eating, sleeping and self-esteem concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Jacqueline combines practical techniques with a warm, client-centred approach and can use creative methods when helpful.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and life challenges.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients according to the profile information provided.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to start therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.