- Stress and anxiety
- ACT and CBT
- Mindfulness practices
About Jacqueline
Jacqueline McDowell is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with four years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, grief and major life changes. She also supports people dealing with addictions, sleep and eating issues, parenting strains, and concerns about self-esteem and career direction.
Jacqueline uses straightforward conversation and creative approaches informed by her background as an artist. Sessions focus on what is happening now and practical ways to manage difficult moments. She listens for patterns that keep people stuck and helps them try different ways of responding.
Her work draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help clients notice thoughts and test small changes in behaviour. Attachment-based ideas are used when relationships and intimacy are central to the difficulty. Mindfulness practices are introduced where attention skills can reduce reactivity and ease anxiety.
Jacqueline aims to be collaborative. She and the client agree on goals, try manageable steps, and check what is helping. She will adapt the pace to each person and bring creative exercises when they could be useful.
People contacting Jacqueline can expect clear conversation about next steps rather than vague reassurance. She accepts international clients and works in English. To begin she asks prospective clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How Jacqueline’s approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without letting them dictate actions. Online sessions can use ACT exercises to clarify values and set small, doable steps towards what matters. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour; it often uses simple experiments and homework tasks that translate well to an online setting.Jacqueline also draws on attachment-based ideas when relationship patterns are central. This approach looks at how past connections shape current expectations and helps people try different interaction strategies. Working together, she and the client decide which of these approaches fits their immediate goals and personal style; the choice is reviewed as therapy progresses.
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm the exact online options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they reduce travel, allow for shorter check-ins during a busy day, or let someone work with a therapist from a different location. Online work can also make it easier to use digital exercises, share creative materials, and maintain continuity after life changes. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists generally aim to match the session style to each person's needs, goals and practical constraints.
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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 adults on stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and grief, as well as issues like sleep, eating, parenting and career concerns.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
Her style is collaborative and practical, using conversation and creative exercises to spot unhelpful patterns and try new responses.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of clinical experience working with adults in the United Kingdom.
What professional credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a registered member of the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to people abroad?
Sessions are offered in English and she does accept international clients.
Which session formats does she provide?
The original biography does not list session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does the subscription and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to start working with her?
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, use the crisis numbers.