Jackie Chester
BACP
Listening-led counsellor for eating and wellbeing
- Client-centred approach
- 17 years experience
- Works with eating issues
About Jackie
Many people come to Jackie with stress, anxiety and low mood. She also supports those dealing with addictions, grief and trauma. Eating and body image concerns are part of her practice when they affect a person's day-to-day life.
Jackie aims to make sessions a place where people can be honest without fear of judgement. She asks questions, listens closely and reflects what she hears so clients can better understand their thoughts and feelings. The work is paced to each person's needs and how ready they feel to try new ways of coping.
Her background includes long experience across helping with motivation, confidence and relationship difficulties. She has worked with a wide range of issues from panic and phobias to impulsivity and mood disorders. That variety helps her draw on different ways to support someone in the moment.
In practical terms Jackie explains each step as she goes. She helps people set small, realistic goals and checks in about progress. This makes the work manageable and tied to everyday life rather than abstract ideas.
Client-centred care and online therapy
Client-Centred Therapy is about listening and following the client's lead. The counsellor reflects what is said and helps people understand their own feelings. This approach is useful for issues such as anxiety, depression, eating concerns and relationship stress because it supports self-awareness and personal choice.Jackie focuses on creating an open, non-judgemental space whether working in person or online. Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will discuss goals and preferences and help decide which ways of working fit best for each person.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, remove travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also help people attend from different locations, including international clients, while letting the therapist and client focus on the practical steps of the work.
Professional registration
| BACP | United Kingdom · No. 63254 |
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
17+ years
Credentials
BACP · United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Jackie help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression and grief, and with addictions, trauma and relationship difficulties. Eating and body image issues are also part of her practice.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses Client-Centred Therapy, which means sessions focus on listening, reflection and working at the client's pace. The aim is to help people talk through difficult feelings and make their own choices about change.
What is her professional background?
Jackie has 17 years of professional experience supporting people with a wide range of concerns including mood disorders, panic, compulsions and impulsivity. Her work emphasises practical steps and steady progress.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She practises in the United Kingdom and is listed with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients. Confirming any cross-border details before booking is recommended.
How are fees and payments organised?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Specific fee details are provided during the booking process.
What should I do to start therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.