Jacqueline "Jacky" Ellis, BACP

Integrative counsellor specializing in adoption and trauma

Attachment informed care
Adoption trained
UK based

About Jacqueline "Jacky" Ellis

Jacqueline "Jacky" Ellis is a degree-educated integrative counsellor who combines psychodynamic, humanistic and cognitive behavioural approaches to tailor therapy to each person's needs. She employs psychodynamic work to explore early trauma, humanistic methods to help clients discover and embody their most authentic selves, and CBT techniques to address unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns. With over 3 years of clinical experience and volunteering at an addiction centre, she brings both professional and practical perspectives to her practice.

Her work covers a broad range of mental health concerns, including bipolar disorder, dissociative disorder, borderline personality disorder, depression, anxiety, low mood and confidence issues, grief and loss, neurodivergence, trauma bonding, identity and belonging struggles, addiction and adoption-related matters. Jacqueline has specialist training in adoption, having completed an adoption course that equips her to work across adoption-specific issues and related family dynamics.

She approaches therapy with empathy, warmth and a non-judgmental stance, collaborating with clients to explore the changes they want to make. The process aims to be empowering and thought-provoking, helping people gain insight and develop practical strategies for everyday life. For more information, see her profiles on Counselling Directory, Psychology Today, and the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), where she is a member.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Grief Self esteem

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Jacqueline "Jacky" Ellis have?

She has 3 years of experience.

Is Jacqueline "Jacky" Ellis a registered therapist?

Yes. She holds the BACP credential and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

In which languages does Jacqueline "Jacky" Ellis provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Jacqueline "Jacky" Ellis located?

She is based in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Jacqueline "Jacky" Ellis as my therapist?

You can work with Jacqueline through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Jacqueline "Jacky" Ellis work with international clients?

She does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Jacqueline "Jacky" Ellis cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns in close connections. It can help people understand feelings of abandonment, attachment issues, and difficulties forming secure bonds. Client-Centered Therapy prioritises the person's own experience, offering a warm, non-judgmental space where self-exploration and personal growth are supported by empathy and acceptance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the links between thoughts, emotions and behaviours, offering practical strategies to reduce anxiety, manage low mood, and change unhelpful habits.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Jacqueline "Jacky" Ellis works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods suit their needs, goals and preferences. She adapts techniques over time as therapy progresses, seeking a good fit alongside each person's pace and values.

Online therapy with Jackie offers flexibility and accessibility, with options for video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, to access support from home, and to continue work even when in-person appointments are difficult. Registered professionals and therapists can use these remote options to maintain continuity of care while tailoring the experience to each client.

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