- Integrative counselling
- Focus on men's wellbeing
- Adoption and attachment
About Jacqueline
Jacqueline "Jacky" Ellis is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom. She holds a degree and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Jacky has worked in the field for over three years and volunteers at an addiction centre, bringing practical experience alongside her practice.
Jacky offers an integrative approach that draws on psychodynamic, humanistic and cognitive behavioural ideas. In sessions she aims to be warm and non-judgemental, helping people talk through early trauma, identity questions and relationship difficulties. She also supports people dealing with addiction, grief and low self-esteem.
Her background includes focused work on adoption and related issues, following completion of an adoption course. This informs how she approaches attachment concerns, abandonment and the wider impact of adoption on identity and belonging.
Jacky commonly works with stress, anxiety and trauma, and with people facing problems such as dissociation, mood difficulties and eating or substance-related issues. She uses attachment-based thinking and client-centred listening alongside practical cognitive behavioural techniques when helpful.
People who choose Jacky can expect a calm space to reflect and try things out. Conversations aim to uncover patterns, build self-understanding and develop coping steps that fit day-to-day life. For further information she lists professional profiles on Counselling Directory, Psychology Today and the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. It helps people who struggle with trust, abandonment or feeling disconnected from others by tracing those patterns and building new ways of relating.Client-centred therapy focuses on empathetic listening and supporting the person's own pace of change. It is useful when someone needs space to explore identity, self-esteem and what feels authentic to them.
Cognitive behavioural ideas bring practical steps into therapy. They help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different ways of responding to anxiety, low mood or addictive behaviours.
Finding the right mix of approaches is usually a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and adjust methods over time so sessions feel relevant and useful for the individual's needs.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy around work and family commitments, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when that suits someone's schedule. It can also let people choose quieter times or lower-bandwidth options when needed. Registered or accredited professionals can help decide which practical setup will work best for each person.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this counsellor commonly address?
Jacky works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief and low self-esteem, plus related issues such as body image, chronic illness and communication problems.
What is the therapy style like in sessions?
Sessions are warm and non-judgemental, with a mix of listening and practical tools. Conversations aim to build understanding and try out small changes.
What experience does the counsellor have?
She has over three years of professional experience and also volunteers at an addiction centre, which complements her clinical work.
What credentials and location are listed?
Jacky is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm the current session options with the therapist before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.