Jacqueline Leydon , BACP

Jacqueline Leydon recognises how difficult it can be to reach out for support and approaches each conversation with deep empathy born from personal experience. She has lived experience with ADHD, autism, childhood trauma, sexual abuse, rape, domestic violence, addictions, and loss, which informs her compassionate understanding of the complexities of trust and recovery.

Working as a person-centred integrative counsellor, Jacqueline places the individual at the centre of the therapeutic process rather than positioning herself as the sole expert. Her style emphasises a genuine, non-judgmental relationship that enables clients to explore their thoughts and feelings and to develop fresh awareness and practical ways to cope. The integrative element means she weaves together techniques from different evidence-informed approaches to suit each person’s needs.

Jacqueline holds the BACP credential - membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which reflects professional standards in counselling practice. She specialises in a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting, self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, intimacy-related difficulties, sleep problems, anger, career transitions, coping with life changes, and ADHD. Additional focus areas include attachment and abandonment issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, codependency, domestic violence, dissociation, and other complex presentations.

Her aim is to create a trusting space where people can be heard and supported as they work toward clearer understanding and practical change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Jacqueline combines person-centred values with targeted therapeutic approaches to support people working through a range of challenges. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on creating an accepting, non-judgmental space where clients lead the conversation and discover their own solutions - it is especially helpful for building self-worth and processing difficult feelings. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns of relating and early bonds to understand how past relationships shape current trust, intimacy, and attachment responses, which can be useful for those coping with abandonment, relationship struggles, or family conflict. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and develop psychological flexibility by learning to accept difficult inner experiences while committing to meaningful action.

Finding the right approach is part of the work itself. Jacqueline collaborates with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting techniques over time so the therapy remains practical and client-led.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, over the phone, via live chat, or through text-based messaging - allowing people to access support in ways that suit their schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to engage in therapy from familiar surroundings while working toward meaningful change.