Jackie Garratt, BACP
Jackie Garratt is a counsellor and life coach who focuses on helping people regain their sense of wellbeing.
About Jackie
Jackie Garratt is a counsellor and life coach who focuses on helping people regain their sense of wellbeing. She works with adults facing anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, relationship problems and struggles with self-worth. Jackie aims to make sessions calm and straightforward so people can start to feel more in control again.
Jackie uses a person-centred way of working that puts the client's experience first. She combines that with practical methods such as cognitive behavioural techniques and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help change unhelpful thinking and behaviours.
Background and approach
Sessions may also draw on solution-focused ideas or motivational interviewing when helpful. She has eight years of experience and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Before qualifying she worked in community roles including youth work, fostering and coordinating support for women affected by domestic abuse and sexual assault.
That background shaped her practical, down-to-earth style. Jackie offers flexible session styles and adapts the approach to suit each person. She can support people dealing with parenting strain, bereavement, addiction, chronic health challenges, ADHD, attachment issues and related concerns.
She also integrates coaching techniques for people wanting help with goals and mindset changes. People who choose Jackie can expect a warm, non-judgemental atmosphere and a focus on small, manageable steps. She encourages clients to explore what matters to them and build strategies that fit their life and values.
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| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 384766 | November 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Jackie lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Coaching
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Ways of working Jackie names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor lists and does not check training records.
Approaches that guide online counselling and coaching
Jackie commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in online work. ACT helps people notice their thoughts and choose actions that match their values, which can be useful for anxiety, low mood and life changes. CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking and testing it with practical exercises to reduce distress and improve daily routines.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Jackie works collaboratively with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. She will review progress and adapt techniques so the sessions remain relevant and useful for day-to-day life.
Online sessions are available by video, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to give practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or for a straightforward check-in. Live chat and messaging suit short reflections, on-the-day support or people who prefer typing over speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family life and mobility needs.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does Jackie help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and parenting concerns, as well as issues like addiction, grief, eating and anger difficulties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and down-to-earth with a person-centred foundation. She uses practical techniques to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviours while focusing on what matters to the client.
What is her background and experience?
Jackie has eight years of counselling and life coaching experience and prior roles in youth work, fostering and coordinating women’s support projects.
What credentials and location are associated with her practice?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available online?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and situations.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.