- Attachment-based work
- CBT techniques
- Solution-focused steps
About Jacqueline
Jacqueline Lawrence is a counsellor registered with the BACP and NCPS and has 23 years of clinical experience in the United Kingdom. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, career crossroads and changes in life direction. Jacqueline also helps with issues such as attachment, adoption and foster care, and compassion fatigue.
She uses a pluralistic approach that blends methods from client-centred, cognitive behavioural and psychodynamic work. That means sessions focus on what each person needs at the moment and draw on different techniques as appropriate. Jacqueline places emphasis on a collaborative working relationship and listening closely to how people describe their feelings and thoughts.
Practical problem-solving and exploration of past patterns sit alongside work on current coping skills. Sessions can include looking at how relationships and early attachment shape present reactions, then trying out new ways of responding. She also uses solution-focused steps to set small, achievable goals and cognitive techniques to address unhelpful thinking.
Jacqueline has particular experience with loss, family-origin problems, domestic violence aftermath, dissociation and separation. Her work often combines understanding of underlying patterns with concrete strategies for day-to-day life. She supports people who are trying to find direction after shifts in work, health or relationships.
People who choose her can expect a steady, practical style that balances insight with action. Before booking, confirm the current session options and any practical arrangements that matter to you.
How her methods translate to online work
Jacqueline commonly draws on Attachment-Based and Client-Centred approaches alongside Cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques. Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape current reactions and helps people notice patterns in their close relationships. Client-centred work focuses on listening and reflecting so people can make sense of their feelings and priorities. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy involves identifying unhelpful thinking and trying practical exercises to change responses and reduce distress.Choosing the right mix of approaches is part of the therapy process. Jacqueline will work collaboratively to decide which methods suit a person’s goals and preferences, and she adapts the approach as needs change over time. This means early sessions often focus on understanding the problem and planning practical steps.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work, family or other responsibilities. It can also allow for shorter check-ins when time is limited, or sessions without video when bandwidth or comfort is a concern. Registered or accredited professionals like Jacqueline can help you plan how sessions will fit into day-to-day life and what practical arrangements will work best.
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Experience
23+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, trauma and parenting and career changes.
How does she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
Her approach is pluralistic, combining client-centred listening with cognitive and psychodynamic methods to clarify patterns and try practical steps forward.
How much experience does she have?
She has 23 years of experience working with adults and young people on a broad range of emotional issues.
What are her credentials and location?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and NCPS, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She accepts international clients; confirm logistics and time zones before scheduling.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to start?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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