Jacqueline McDowell, BACP
BACP-registered therapist for life transitions
- Stress and anxiety support
- Relationship and grief work
- Creative therapeutic methods
About Jacqueline McDowell
Jacqueline McDowell is a BACP-registered therapist based in the United Kingdom who brings four years of clinical experience to her counselling practice. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and grief, supporting them through life transitions and challenging moments. As a practising artist, Jacqueline sometimes incorporates creative methods into sessions to help clients explore feelings and stories in different ways.
Jacqueline describes her role as accompanying clients as they navigate present difficulties, believing that each person is the expert on their own life. Her training and membership with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - reflect a commitment to professional standards and ongoing development. Whether someone seeks help for sleep or eating concerns, parenting and family issues, addiction, or self-esteem and career challenges, Jacqueline offers a collaborative, person-focused approach aimed at understanding what matters most to each individual.
She welcomes people from the United Kingdom and beyond, working with international clients and offering flexible session formats to fit different needs. Jacqueline combines clinical methods with an empathetic presence, helping clients identify practical steps and personal values that guide change.
Jacqueline describes her role as accompanying clients as they navigate present difficulties, believing that each person is the expert on their own life. Her training and membership with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - reflect a commitment to professional standards and ongoing development. Whether someone seeks help for sleep or eating concerns, parenting and family issues, addiction, or self-esteem and career challenges, Jacqueline offers a collaborative, person-focused approach aimed at understanding what matters most to each individual.
She welcomes people from the United Kingdom and beyond, working with international clients and offering flexible session formats to fit different needs. Jacqueline combines clinical methods with an empathetic presence, helping clients identify practical steps and personal values that guide change.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Jacqueline McDowell have?
Jacqueline McDowell has four years of clinical experience.
Is Jacqueline McDowell a registered therapist?
Yes. She is a registered member of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
In which languages does Jacqueline McDowell provide therapy?
Jacqueline provides therapy in English.
Where is Jacqueline McDowell located?
She is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Jacqueline McDowell as my therapist?
You can work with Jacqueline through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Jacqueline McDowell work with international clients?
Yes. Jacqueline works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Jacqueline McDowell 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, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support
Jacqueline draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy alongside client-centered principles to guide online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify their values and build psychological flexibility - it supports coping with anxiety, stress, and difficult emotions by encouraging practical action aligned with what matters most.Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns formed in early relationships and how those patterns affect current connections and emotional needs - it can be especially helpful for relationship issues, abandonment concerns, and intimacy-related challenges. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship where the therapist listens deeply and follows the client's lead, aiding self-exploration and growth across many life difficulties.
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Jacqueline works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the approach as the work evolves. Online therapy offers practical benefits by making sessions accessible across locations and schedules. Video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging give flexibility so people can engage in ways that suit their routines and comfort, while still receiving consistent support from a registered professional.
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