Jacqueline Selby

Jacqueline Selby works from a client-centred stance that foregrounds warmth, respect and empathy. She uses a collaborative approach to help people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and grief. Jacqueline holds BACP and brings 15 years of experience supporting adults through life changes and painful transitions.

She focuses on practical conversation and steady support. Sessions look at what matters most to the person and identify small, achievable steps forward. Jacqueline explains things plainly and helps people notice patterns that keep them stuck, then tries different ways to change those patterns.

Her background includes work with issues such as addictions, parenting strain, compassion fatigue and challenges related to ageing, chronic illness and cancer. She also supports people experiencing identity issues including LGBT concerns, attachment difficulties, and the effects of adoption or early abandonment.

In the room she draws on attachment-based ideas, mindfulness and motivational interviewing, along with trauma-focused tools when needed. This mix helps with emotional regulation, making values-based decisions, and coping with grief and end-of-life matters.

Jacqueline has worked internationally and with people in varied circumstances. She encourages weekly sessions at first, then reviews progress together and adapts the plan. To start, she asks for a short matching questionnaire and schedules appointments according to availability.

How Jacqueline's approaches translate to online work

Attachment-informed work looks at how early relationships shape current feelings and reactions and helps people build steadier ways of relating to others and themselves. This can be useful when coping with loss, relationship strain or feelings of abandonment.

Client-centred counselling focuses on listening, acceptance and tailoring sessions around the person's priorities. It helps people feel heard and clarifies goals so practical changes can be planned and reviewed together.

Mindfulness methods teach simple ways to notice thoughts and bodily tension without judgement. These practices can reduce rumination and support better emotional regulation during stressful or uncertain times.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Jacqueline works collaboratively to match methods to a person's needs, goals and preferences, and she reviews progress so the plan can change as required.

Session formats are not fully detailed here, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy schedule, reduce travel time and allow more flexible appointment times. It also supports shorter check-ins when a full session is not needed and can suit people who need to manage energy, caregiving duties or work commitments.