- Person-centred approach
- Codependency awareness
- Works with addictions
About Jackie
Jackie Chester is a counsellor who uses a client-centred way of working. She draws on 17 years of experience to support people facing anxiety, stress, depression and addictions. Jackie aims to make the first steps into therapy easier and less daunting for those who contact her.
Her sessions focus on creating an open, non-judgemental atmosphere. Clients can talk about trauma, grief, relationship concerns and issues around self-esteem and motivation. She pays attention to how patterns like codependency or impulsivity affect day-to-day life.
Jackie has worked with a wide range of emotional and behavioural difficulties. These include mood disorders, panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive concerns, eating issues and problems tied to substance use. She also addresses worries linked to body image, guilt and shame, and experiences of domestic violence.
In practice she listens first and follows the person in front of her. This means sessions are shaped around the client’s pace and priorities rather than a fixed protocol. Over time she helps people notice choices, try new ways of coping and rebuild confidence.
Jackie is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Her work is offered from the United Kingdom and she speaks English. The subscription-based sessions can be cancelled at any time, and international clients may be accepted.
Client-centred support adapted for online therapy
Client-Centred Therapy places the person’s experience at the heart of each session. The therapist listens without judgement, reflects what is heard and helps clients make their own choices. This approach suits concerns such as anxiety, depression, relationship worries and problems with self-esteem.Because Jackie places focus on the client’s pace, the online work aims to recreate that same respectful listening. She will work with each person to decide how sessions feel most helpful and which areas to prioritise. This is a collaborative process and the approach may be adjusted over time to match changing goals.
Practical benefits of online therapy include easier fitting of sessions into daily life and fewer travel demands. It can be simpler to schedule short check-ins around work or family commitments, and some people prefer not to use video when they want a quieter, lower-bandwidth session. Confirm the specific session options available before booking so you know what formats are offered and can choose what suits your routine.
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Experience
17+ years
Credentials
Listed on profile
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns can Jackie help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and addictions, and also works with trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues.
What style of therapy does she use?
Jackie uses Client-Centred Therapy, which focuses on listening and following the client’s experience to build understanding and change.
How long has she practised?
She has 17 years of professional experience helping people with a broad range of emotional and behavioural concerns.
Where is she based and what credentials does she hold?
She works from the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are accepted; confirm details when you sign up to match time zones and scheduling.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time; costs vary with location and therapist availability.
How do I begin therapy with Jackie?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.