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Jacqueline Leydon, BACP

Calm, person-centred support for anxiety

8 years in practice · based in United Kingdom · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Jacqueline

Jacqueline Leydon is a counsellor who focuses on helping people manage anxiety and related difficulties. She speaks directly and calmly, aiming to make it easier to talk about painful or confusing experiences. Jacqueline uses her eight years of practice to support people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain about the next step.

She draws on person-centred values while blending other approaches to match each person's needs. In sessions she listens closely, asks clear questions, and helps people notice patterns that keep problems going.

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Background and approach

Practical tools and short exercises are used when they fit the person’s goals. Jacqueline has personal experience with ADHD, autism, trauma and loss, and she says that perspective shapes how she understands trust and recovery. That experience informs her empathy but she does not position herself as the expert; she aims to work alongside people so they feel heard and seen.

Her work covers a wide range of concerns including stress, depression, self-esteem, addiction, grief, intimacy issues and difficulties linked to relationships and family life. She also supports people dealing with sleep problems, anger, career stress and big life changes. Jacqueline is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and works with English-speaking clients in the United Kingdom.

Sessions are offered online in several formats to suit different schedules and preferences.

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck in them and focus on values-based actions. It can be useful for anxiety, avoidance and coping with change. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people build safer ways of connecting and relating to others.

Jacqueline works collaboratively to find the best fit for each person. She discusses approach options together and adjusts methods based on the client's goals and preferences. Finding the right way of working is part of the process rather than a fixed promise at the first session.

Online sessions can be arranged by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs. Video calls let people work face to face from a chosen location, phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier when a camera feels difficult, and chat or messaging is useful for shorter check-ins or for those who find typing easier. These options make therapy more flexible around work, childcare and daily life while keeping the focus on practical steps and reflection.
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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does this counsellor help with?
She supports a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, sleep problems and self-esteem struggles, as well as relationship and intimacy-related difficulties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is person-centred and collaborative, blending practical exercises with reflective conversation to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try new ways of coping.
What background and experience does she bring?
She has eight years of clinical experience and draws on personal experiences that inform her empathy for trauma, neurodiversity and addiction-related issues.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to provide flexibility around different schedules and needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with this counsellor?
To start, use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
8 years
Licensed
Languages
English

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