Jacqueline Isles
Experienced BACP counsellor offering calm, practical support
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About Jacqueline
Jacqueline Isles is a BACP counsellor with 18 years' experience. She combines a warm, patient manner with a practical focus. Jacqueline aims to make it easier to talk about worries and find clearer ways forward.
She trained to an MA level in counselling and has worked with people on relationship and family concerns. Jacqueline offers both shorter and longer term support, and she also delivers parenting courses such as Webster-Stratton Incredible Years and enhancing adoptive parenting.
Background and approach
Sessions are collaborative and non-directive. Jacqueline encourages clients to lead the conversation while she listens, reflects and helps identify helpful steps. Her style is steady and down to earth rather than highly technical.
Main areas she supports include stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and family issues, parenting strain, self-esteem, anger, bipolar difficulties, ADHD and compassion fatigue. She also lists LGBT concerns and coping with life changes. Jacqueline works in the United Kingdom and offers sessions in English.
She is open to working with international clients; please confirm session formats and times when enquiring. To begin, clients use the site Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling. Her approach focuses on understanding personal history and present difficulties, helping people notice patterns that hold them back and try new ways of relating and coping.
Jacqueline aims to support people so they feel less burdened and better able to manage day-to-day life.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 18
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 47579
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Client-Centered Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Jacqueline's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Jacqueline works with
Everything Jacqueline lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Depression
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
Approaches Jacqueline lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How Jacqueline works online
Psychodynamic Therapy pays attention to how past experiences affect present behaviour and relationships. It explores patterns and unconscious feelings that turn up again and again. This can be useful for people dealing with grief, trauma, long-standing relationship problems or repeating difficulties at home or work.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Jacqueline will work with you to decide which methods suit your goals and needs. The discussion about approach is collaborative and may adapt as you progress.
If you are considering online work, please confirm the current session options before booking. The practical benefits of remote sessions include fitting appointments around work or childcare, having a shorter check-in when needed, and avoiding travel time. Some people find it easier to maintain continuity of support when sessions can be scheduled around daily life. Registered or accredited professionals can help tailor the format to what works best for you.
Questions and answers
What kinds of problems can Jacqueline help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and family issues, parenting challenges, self-esteem, anger, bipolar concerns, ADHD and compassion fatigue. LGBT issues and coping with life changes are also listed.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her work is collaborative and non-directive. She listens, reflects and follows the client's lead while helping identify practical steps forward.
How much experience does she have?
She has 18 years' experience in counselling, including work linked to marriage and family matters and delivery of parenting programmes.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is BACP registered and holds an MA in counselling. She is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients; check session formats and times when enquiring to confirm they suit you.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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