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Jacqueline Leydon, BACP

Credentials
BACP
Experience
8 years
Practising in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Sessions
Online only
Client ages
Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseParenting issuesSelf esteemDepression

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Jacqueline Leydon offers calm, straightforward support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or life changes. She introduces a steady, non-judgemental presence so clients can say what they find hard and start to make small shifts. Jacqueline uses everyday language and practical steps so conversations feel usable between sessions.

Jacqueline trained and works with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, documented as BACP. She brings eight years of experience to sessions and draws on a range of therapeutic ideas rather than one fixed method.

Background and approach

That means sessions can be shaped around what a person needs most in the moment. Her approach grows out of person-centred values - listening closely and treating each person with warmth and respect. She also uses acceptance and commitment principles to help people notice what matters to them and take committed steps.

Cognitive behavioural tools are offered when practical thinking and behaviour changes are helpful. Jacqueline is open about how personal experience has informed her work, and she uses that to empathise rather than direct. She pays close attention to attachment, abandonment and communication patterns that often lie beneath repeated problems.

Sessions aim to be down-to-earth, with clear ideas to try between meetings. People come to address issues such as trauma, addiction, parenting strain, relationships, ADHD and grief. Conversations can include exploring difficult memories, building routines for sleep and mood, or planning manageable changes for work and daily life.

Therapeutic approaches and online options that fit your life

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, low mood and coping with life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns of closeness and trust and can be helpful when abandonment, communication or intimacy issues are present.

Choosing an approach is collaborative. Jacqueline will talk through options and try small steps to see what helps most. Together they identify goals and adapt methods - sometimes mixing acceptance, cognitive techniques and person-centred listening to suit the person rather than the other way round.

Online formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation from wherever someone is based in the UK, phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text messaging suit short check-ins or ongoing support between longer meetings. These options give flexibility with timing, reduce travel time and let people keep therapy part of their routine.
What kinds of problems does Jacqueline help with?
She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting strain, sleep problems, anger, ADHD and career or life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Sessions are warm and person-centred, focusing on listening and collaboration. She combines acceptance and commitment ideas with cognitive behavioural techniques and attachment-focused thinking as needed.
What is her professional background?
She has eight years of experience working in counselling and related support, and draws on that background to shape practical, paced work with each person.
Where is Jacqueline based and what credential does she hold?
She practises in the United Kingdom and is documented with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are available for online work?
Jacqueline offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
8 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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