integrative counselling in Plymouth, Devon and online
How I work
It can sometimes be hard taking the first step in seeking counselling, but if you are here reading this you have already taken it. Sometimes it can feel a bit like dipping your toes in the water before diving right in. Everybody has their own pace and what I can offer you is a welcoming space which gives you time to explore.
I am trained as an integrative counsellor which means I draw from a variety of different ways of working and will adapt to what you need as an individual. I am aware that different people have different needs and whilst I work from a person-centred foundation, I also include elements from other therapeutic approaches and enjoy working creatively outside of the box. If creativity is something you are interested in, there are many ways this can be applied in counselling. As a neurodivergent therapist, I have an understanding that neurodivergent individuals may want to develop specific skills or explore re-framing their life experiences as a late diagnosed autistic or ADHD person.
I understand that pragmatic support can be essential in navigating some of the challenges of living with neurodivergence, alongside traditional talking therapy. I have knowledge and experience of working with issues like burnout, the impact of late-diagnosis, masking, social and generalised anxiety, sensory needs, alexithymia, executive function difficulties and building emotional regulation skills. I will work collaboratively with you to discover what your needs are and how to best support them in your daily life.
I have completed extra training on working therapeutically with autism, ADHD, AuDHD, the LGBTQI+ community and those with relational trauma. I am also a part of the Creative Counsellors community and welcome those who would like to work in a more creative way.
I am fully insured and a registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I also regularly engage in continuing professional development to keep my knowledge up to date. I have a natural curiosity and enthusiasm for learning and this is reflected in how I work with people and my continued interest in developing my knowledge and skills.
Who I work with
Thank you Jackie, counselling has been hard at times but you've really helped me understand myself more and I feel more confident and happier than when I first started! I would recommend you to anybody looking for a counsellor.
S, Plymouth
I feel Jackie has always listened to me from start to end. She always has ways of helping me view things from a different perspective. Working with Jackie has been a fun/interesting/eye opening experience. I’ve learnt so much about myself that I never thought I would understand or know without her. I still have a way to go but to finally be able to say I matched with a counsellor who truly understood me as I am feels extremely accomplishing.
L, Online
Having counselling with Jackie has helped me so much. With her support I have been able to make changes in my life that I have struggled with for a long time. Jackie is really patient and caring and I can't thank her enough.
D, Plymouth