- ACT and CBT methods
- Creative therapeutic work
- Attachment focused support
About Jacqueline
Jacqueline McDowell is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with four years of professional practice. She works with adults who are carrying guilt, shame, stress or anxiety and people facing relationship problems, grief, trauma and loss. Jacqueline also supports those dealing with addictions, self-esteem and life changes.
She uses practical talking and creative ways to help people name what is happening for them. As an artist she sometimes brings creative activities into conversation to open up feelings that are hard to put into words. Sessions are conversational and focused on what the person wants to address now.
Jacqueline draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Mindfulness to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try different responses. Attachment-based ideas inform how she thinks about relationships and intimacy concerns. She uses a client-centred stance, which means listening for the person’s own priorities and examples.
Her work includes a range of everyday concerns - sleeping and eating issues, parenting strain, career stress, chronic health worries and bereavement. She also supports people coping with abandonment, adoption and foster care experiences, body image problems and communication or commitment issues.
Sessions aim to be straightforward and practical. Jacqueline encourages people to set small, manageable steps between meetings and notices how those steps feel in daily life. To begin, the site matching process is used to choose a first session time and outline what someone wants to work on.
Therapeutic approaches Jacobs uses and how they work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and focus on values-based action rather than trying to push difficult feelings away. It can be useful for rumination, anxiety and persistent guilt.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and tests small changes to reduce distress and improve daily routines. This approach suits issues like sleep problems, low mood and anxiety.
Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how past and current relationships affect trust, intimacy and communication. It is helpful for people who struggle with abandonment, commitment or closeness in relationships.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jacqueline will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences and make choices together about which methods to try. The process is collaborative and adjusts as things move forward.
If you plan to use online sessions, confirm which formats are currently offered before booking. The site matching process will guide you to schedule a first session. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around daily life, allow shorter check-ins when needed and remove travel time so sessions are simpler to attend.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and grief, plus issues like eating, sleeping, parenting and self-esteem.
How would she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She uses gentle talking, mindfulness and ACT techniques to notice unhelpful thoughts and to try different ways of responding to those feelings.
What experience does she have?
Jacqueline has four years of clinical experience working with a range of common and complex life problems.
What are her professional credentials and where is she based?
She is a registered member of the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
She accepts international clients and offers sessions in English.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.