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Jacqueline Lawrence

Jacqueline Lawrence, BACP, NCPS

United Kingdom

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Counsellor - Guilt and shame, Relationships

  • Attachment issues
  • Cognitive behavioural tools
  • Solution focused work

About Jacqueline

Jacqueline Lawrence is a counsellor registered with BACP and NCPS in the United Kingdom, with 23 years of practice. She works with adults carrying stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, and feelings tied to self‑esteem and parenting.

She takes a pluralistic approach, mixing methods so work can shift as needs change. Sessions focus on listening to how a person thinks and feels about the issue. The emphasis is on a collaborative relationship rather than a fixed technique.

Jacqueline often helps people sort through hard past experiences alongside current pressures. She talks through attachment concerns, loss, family of origin problems and the impact of abuse or trauma. Practical coping skills and clearer perspectives are part of the work she offers.

Her background includes long experience with relationship difficulties, abandonment and foster care issues, codependency and communication problems. She also addresses caregiver stress, compassion fatigue and challenges that follow divorce or separation.

Clients can expect use of cognitive behavioural tools alongside psychodynamic reflection and solution‑focused steps when they suit the situation. The focus is on clarifying what a person wants to change, and then trying out manageable ways to get there.

Jacqueline works in English and accepts international clients. Before booking she asks people to complete a short questionnaire so they and she can decide whether to proceed and plan the first session.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Jacqueline commonly uses Attachment‑Based Therapy to look at how early relationships shape current feelings and patterns. This helps when guilt or shame links to family of origin issues or attachment concerns. She also draws on Client‑Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening and reflecting so a person can make sense of painful emotions and decide what to try next. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and adjust unhelpful thinking and to practise skills that reduce distress.

Choosing an approach is part of the work together. Jacqueline discusses a person's goals, preferences and what has helped before, then agrees on methods to try. That collaborative process can shift as needs change rather than sticking to a single plan.

The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting counselling into a busy life and reducing travel time. Online work can make it easier to schedule shorter check‑ins or to attend from different locations when travel is difficult. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking to find what best fits everyday routines and commitments.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Psychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

23+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of guilt or shame does she work with?

She works with feelings tied to past trauma, relationship choices, family matters and self‑esteem concerns.

How does she approach feelings of guilt?

She uses a pluralistic approach, drawing on cognitive behavioural, psychodynamic and solution‑focused ideas to clarify thoughts and try practical steps.

How much experience does she have with these issues?

Jacqueline has 23 years of clinical experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and relational difficulties.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is registered with BACP and NCPS and is based in the United Kingdom.

Does she work in other languages or with international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

Which session formats does she offer?

The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.

Jacqueline LawrenceBACP, NCPS

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