- Person-centred
- Values-based work
- Practical steps
About Jacqueline
Jacqueline Leydon is a counsellor who aims to make the first step feel easier for people who are worried or overwhelmed. She writes from experience and offers a calm, non-judgemental presence in sessions. Her style is straightforward and warm, and she prioritises building trust so clients can begin to talk about painful or confusing issues.
Jacqueline draws on eight years of practice and a BACP accreditation. She combines person-centred ideas with other approaches to tailor sessions to each person. That means she listens first, then suggests ways to notice patterns, try small changes, and find clearer choices.
Many people come to her with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting strain, or grief. She also supports those facing trauma, domestic violence, addictions, codependency and issues linked to ADHD or autism. Jacqueline pays close attention to attachment and abandonment concerns when they appear.
In a typical meeting she helps people name the problem, sort through feelings, and experiment with practical steps between sessions. Techniques may include mindfulness, noticing unhelpful thoughts, and focusing on values and what matters to the individual. Sessions move at a pace set by the person attending.
Her aim is to help people gain more choice and clarity in daily life. She invites curious, honest conversations and works to make change feel achievable. If someone wants straightforward support from a compassionate counsellor, Jacqueline offers that steady, person-focused approach.
How her approaches translate to online counselling
Jacqueline uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy alongside person-centred practice. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck and then choose actions that match their values; it can help with anxiety, low mood and codependency. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in close relationships and helps people recognise how past bonds affect current reactions and intimacy issues.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jacqueline listens to each person's history, goals and preferences and then suggests ways to proceed. She treats therapy as a collaboration and adjusts methods over time if something does not feel helpful.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking as formats are not specified in the profile. Online counselling can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so people can use a lunchtime slot or an evening after work. Discussing practical arrangements at the first meeting helps shape a plan that fits everyday life without committing to a particular format.
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Experience
8+ years
Credentials
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Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this counsellor commonly help with?
Jacqueline works with stress, anxiety, depression and grief as well as trauma, domestic violence, addictions and codependency. She also supports people dealing with parenting strain, ADHD and autism related issues.
How would you describe the therapy style used?
Her approach is person-centred and integrative, so sessions begin with listening and building trust then draw on tools from ACT, CBT, attachment work and mindfulness as needed.
What is her background and experience?
She has eight years of counselling experience and writes from personal experience of trauma and related issues, which she says informs her empathy and approach to care.
Where is the counsellor based and what credential does she hold?
Jacqueline practises in the United Kingdom and holds BACP accreditation as provided in her profile.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with this counsellor?
The profile states that international clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with this counsellor?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the counsellor's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.