- Client-Centred Therapy
- Guilt and shame work
- Stress and coping
About Jackie
Jackie Chester is a counsellor registered with the BACP and has 17 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She works with people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression and relationship concerns. Her practice also notes work around grief, intimacy-related issues and eating difficulties.
Jackie uses a client-centred way of working. She listens first and helps people put words to difficult feelings. Sessions focus on what matters to the person in front of her, not on labels. This practical, conversational approach suits people who need straightforward support with day-to-day coping.
Her wider focus includes body image, codependency, co-morbidity and issues around guilt and shame. Jackie also supports people dealing with anger, impulsivity, hoarding, obsessions and compulsions, panic attacks and a range of mood and personality concerns. She can work with those affected by domestic violence and with people with drug and alcohol addiction.
People who meet her can expect time to talk and to reflect on patterns that repeat in life. She helps clients notice what they do when stress or shame arise, and to consider different responses. Sessions are practical and conversational rather than technical.
To begin, people follow the service sign-up steps and schedule an initial session. Jackie works in English and is open to clients from outside the UK, with arrangements confirmed through the platform.
Client-centred work and online sessions
Jackie practices using client-centred therapy, which means she listens carefully and follows what matters most to the person in the room. This approach helps when people are dealing with stress, anxiety, shame or difficulties with relationships because it focuses on understanding feelings and experiences rather than applying a fixed set of techniques.Using client-centred work online keeps that same focus. Conversations aim to help clients name emotions, notice patterns and try different responses. This approach can be helpful for issues such as addictions, grief, body image concerns and panic, where making sense of feelings is an important step toward managing them.
Choosing the right way of working is part of the process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences with the client and make decisions together about what to try. That discussion can include how often to meet and what to focus on in early sessions.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the available online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed, while still keeping the focus on what the client wants to address.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression and relationship issues, among other concerns.
How would she approach shame or guilt?
She uses a client-centred approach that focuses on listening first and helping people put words to painful feelings such as shame or guilt.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 17 years of professional experience working with a broad range of emotional and behavioural difficulties.
What are her credentials and where does she practise?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients, with practical arrangements confirmed at booking.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.