- Creative therapeutic options
- Values-focused work
- Practical coping skills
About Jacqueline
Jacqueline McDowell is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who works with people facing stress, anxiety and life changes. She helps with relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and struggles around eating, sleeping and self-esteem. Jacqueline meets each person where they are and invites them to share their story at their own pace.
She trained and is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Jacqueline has four years of clinical experience and draws on a mix of talking and creative ways of working, using her background as an artist to introduce expressive exercises when helpful.
Her practice combines practical techniques and reflective conversation. She uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and mindfulness to help people notice thoughts, try small changes, and build clearer values-driven goals. Attachment-based and client-centred ideas guide how she listens and responds.
Sessions are intended to feel collaborative and down to earth. Jacqueline aims to help people manage symptoms and make everyday life easier, whether coping with chronic health concerns, caregiver stress, or the emotional impact of illness and ageing. She also supports people dealing with addiction, compassion fatigue and parenting strain.
Her style is patient and curious, with space for creative exercises when they suit the person. Prospective clients are invited to consider what they want to change and to take practical next steps in therapy.
She trained and is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Jacqueline has four years of clinical experience and draws on a mix of talking and creative ways of working, using her background as an artist to introduce expressive exercises when helpful.
Her practice combines practical techniques and reflective conversation. She uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and mindfulness to help people notice thoughts, try small changes, and build clearer values-driven goals. Attachment-based and client-centred ideas guide how she listens and responds.
Sessions are intended to feel collaborative and down to earth. Jacqueline aims to help people manage symptoms and make everyday life easier, whether coping with chronic health concerns, caregiver stress, or the emotional impact of illness and ageing. She also supports people dealing with addiction, compassion fatigue and parenting strain.
Her style is patient and curious, with space for creative exercises when they suit the person. Prospective clients are invited to consider what they want to change and to take practical next steps in therapy.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
BACP · United Kingdom
Languages
English
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and to take small actions that align with what matters most. It can be useful for anxiety, stress and coping with chronic health problems. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, CBT, looks at patterns of thought and behaviour and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful cycles; it often helps with anxiety, depression and sleep difficulties. Mindfulness therapy teaches short attention and breathing practices that reduce reactivity and help with emotional regulation.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will talk with each person about their goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they will try methods and adjust the plan based on what feels most useful and realistic for day-to-day life.
If you are considering online therapy, please confirm which session formats are offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make it simpler to include creative exercises or homework between sessions. Registered or accredited professionals can help decide whether online sessions suit your needs and how to structure them around appointments and everyday commitments.
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Jacqueline commonly support?
She addresses stress and anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and coping with life changes among many other concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and down to earth, blending talking therapy with creative exercises when useful to help people express difficult feelings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Jacqueline has four years of clinical experience working with people across a range of emotional and practical concerns.
What professional registration does she hold and where is she based?
She is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients; confirm any practical or scheduling details directly when arranging sessions.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with Jacqueline?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.