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Jacqueline McDowell, BACP

Jacqueline McDowell is a counsellor who aims to help people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or life changes.

About Jacqueline

Jacqueline McDowell is a counsellor who aims to help people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or life changes. She works with adults on issues such as relationship strains, grief, trauma and abuse, and struggles with sleep, eating or low self-esteem. Jacqueline uses a straightforward, supportive style and sees the person first rather than the problem.

She trained and practises with approaches drawn from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Client-Centred work.

Background and approach

Jacqueline also uses attachment-based ideas to understand how relationships shape behaviour. Her sessions are grounded in everyday language and practical steps you can try between meetings. Jacqueline is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which she lists as her professional affiliation in the UK.

She brings four years of clinical experience to sessions and combines this with creative thinking from her background as an artist. That can mean using simple creative exercises when they suit the person in front of her. In appointments she typically listens first, helps people clarify what matters to them, then works on small, achievable changes.

Techniques might include noticing unhelpful thinking patterns, practising short mindfulness exercises, or identifying values to guide decisions. Sessions aim to be practical and easy to apply in daily life. Jacqueline offers therapy in English and is open to working with people based in different countries.

Her approach suits those who want a collaborative counsellor who will help them name their difficulties and find manageable ways forward.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	389761	June 2026

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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 Jacqueline lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Coping with life changes
Addictions
Family conflicts
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Depression
Compassion fatigue
Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
Body image
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Eating and food-related issues
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Fertility issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hoarding
Hospice and end-of-life counselling
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Narcissism
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Post-traumatic stress
Prejudice and discrimination
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Visually impaired
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Ways of working Jacqueline names

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Practical approaches you can use online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps you notice what matters most and take small steps that align with your values, even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. It is useful for anxiety, low mood and life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing different behaviours to reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning. It often helps with anxiety, sleep and low mood. Client-Centred Therapy offers a warm, non-judgemental space where the counsellor follows your lead and helps you find your own solutions; this can soothe stress and build self-trust.

Jacqueline treats finding the right approach as a collaborative process. She will discuss different methods with you and together decide which ideas to try first. The plan can change over time based on your goals, progress and what feels most helpful in session.

Online work is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video lets you meet face-to-face when you prefer visual contact. Phone sessions suit times when you need a lower-bandwidth option or a check-in during a break. Live chat and messaging are useful for brief updates, tracking thoughts between sessions, or when writing feels easier than speaking. These formats help fit therapy around work, family life and travel while keeping the focus on practical steps you can use every day.

Frequently asked

What kinds of issues can Jacqueline help with?

She supports people coping with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and life transitions. Other common themes include sleep and eating problems, self-esteem, anger, career concerns and compassion fatigue.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Sessions are collaborative and down-to-earth. Jacqueline listens, helps you identify what matters, and uses practical tools from evidence-informed approaches to try between meetings.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Jacqueline has worked in clinical practice for four years. She combines that experience with a creative background to adapt sessions to individual needs.

What professional credential does she hold and where does she work?

She is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with her?

Yes, she accepts international clients and is able to work with people based in other countries.

What session formats are offered?

Jacqueline offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are costs handled and how do I begin?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.