- Person-centred
- Integrative approach
- Empathy from experience
About Jacqueline
Jacqueline Leydon welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck or unsure where to turn. She focuses on helping men’s wellbeing alongside a wider range of personal concerns. Jackie aims to make the first steps into counselling simple and understandable for anyone feeling anxious, low or stressed.
Jackie uses a person-centred and integrative style that keeps the person at the heart of each session. This means conversations are shaped by what matters to the client, with techniques drawn from a few different approaches to suit each situation. Sessions are intended to help people notice new ways of thinking, feel heard, and try out different coping strategies.
Her own life experience with ADHD, autism, childhood trauma, sexual abuse, domestic violence, addictions and loss informs her empathy. Jackie says this helps her understand how hard it can be to trust and to ask for support. She aims to offer a steady, non-judgemental presence in the room.
Therapeutic methods Jackie draws on include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based work, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Existential ideas and client-centred listening. These are mixed in ways that suit the person's goals and pace.
Jackie has eight years of counselling experience and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She works from the United Kingdom and holds sessions in English. To begin, people are invited to complete a short matching questionnaire and book according to the therapist's scheduling options.
Therapeutic approaches online and how they help
Jacqueline draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy alongside client-centred listening. ACT focuses on clarifying values and taking small steps that matter, which can help with anxiety, low mood and feeling stuck. Attachment work looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and can help with trust, intimacy issues and relationship struggles. Client-centred therapy offers a listening space where the person sets the pace and topics, helping people feel understood before trying new ways of coping.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Jackie will work with each person to identify goals and try methods that suit their needs and preferences. She adapts the mix of listening and practical techniques as sessions progress, so the plan can change if something is not working.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work or family life, reduce travel time and allow a quieter check-in when needed. It also lets people meet a therapist from their local area in the UK without long journeys. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists often find that these practical benefits help clients maintain regular contact and make steady progress.
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Experience
8+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
Jackie works with stress, anxiety, depression and grief along with relationship and intimacy-related issues. She also supports people facing trauma, addiction, ADHD and parenting stresses.
How would you describe the therapy style used?
The approach is person-centred and integrative, so conversations are guided by the client's priorities and techniques from different therapies are used as needed. Jackie aims to create an open, non-judgemental space and helps people try practical strategies.
What is Jacqueline's background and experience?
She has eight years of counselling experience and draws on personal experience of ADHD, autism, trauma and loss to inform her empathy. That background shapes how she talks with people about trust and recovery.
What credentials and location are listed?
Jackie holds membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with this counsellor?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions charged and paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.