Jacqueline Lawrence , BACP, NCPS

Jacqueline Lawrence is a conscientious and caring counsellor with 23 years of experience supporting adults and young people through a wide range of emotional challenges. Her practice is pluralistic, drawing on humanistic, cognitive behavioural, psychodynamic and other therapeutic techniques so she can adapt to each person's needs and the stage of their journey. This flexible way of working recognises that different methods suit different people at different times and allows her to tailor sessions to practical goals as well as deeper exploration.

She has developed expertise working with anxiety, depression, stress, attachment difficulties, trauma and abuse, loss and bereavement, and relational problems. Whether a client is dealing with current pressures or past wounds, Jacqueline aims to help them gain clearer perspective, identify obstacles and build coping strategies that support meaningful change. Her approach balances emotional understanding with practical skills to improve day-to-day functioning and relationships.

Central to her work is a collaborative therapeutic relationship in which she listens to how clients feel and think about their concerns. Jacqueline provides a respectful, attentive space where issues can be explored, thoughts clarified and plans for change developed. She holds BACP and NCPS credentials, indicating professional training and recognised standards in counselling and psychotherapy practice.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Jacqueline draws on several well-established approaches to tailor therapy to each person's needs. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns of relating that form in early life and how they affect current relationships - it can help with issues around trust, separation and intimacy. Client-Centered Therapy places the client�s experience at the heart of the work, offering empathic listening and support so individuals can discover their own solutions and build self-understanding. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical strategies to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, which can be useful for anxiety, low mood and stress management.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Jacqueline works collaboratively with clients to decide what fits best given their goals, preferences and current situation. Together they may try different methods or combine elements to address both immediate difficulties and longer-standing patterns.

Online therapy with Jacqueline is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging, giving clients flexibility to choose how they meet. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, connect from different locations, and maintain continuity of care even when schedules or circumstances change. Licensed professionals can adapt these formats to provide supportive, goal-focused work that suits each client.