Jacqueline Selby, BACP

Jacqueline Selby is a UK-registered therapist with over 15 years of professional experience in the field of mental health. She brings a warm, respectful and non-judgmental presence to her work, offering compassionate support tailored to each person's unique situation. Jacqueline practices Person-Centred psychotherapy, which is based on the belief that with the right core conditions and support a person has the capacity to make meaningful changes and live a more balanced, fulfilled life. She adapts sessions and treatment plans to fit individual needs and priorities.

Over her career she has supported hundreds of people across more than 50 countries, working with adults of all ages on a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, overthinking, relationship difficulties, motivation, self-esteem, confidence, depression, LGBTQi issues, grief and major life transitions. She approaches therapy with the view that each person is the expert in their own story and that their strengths can be used to overcome present challenges. Together with clients she identifies unhelpful patterns, sets practical goals and works in a solution-focused way to help people see progress and where they may feel stuck.

Taking the first step toward change takes courage, and Jacqueline offers steady support throughout the therapeutic journey. Her typical practice days are Monday to Thursday with an earlier finish on Friday, and she will try to accommodate occasional weekend needs when possible. She monitors messages once in the morning and once in the afternoon and responds accordingly. Clients can book 45-minute phone, video or live chat sessions in advance through her schedule. For initial work she recommends establishing a weekly session for the first four weeks, then reviewing frequency as progress is made. This service is not appropriate for crisis situations - in an emergency, please contact local emergency services. If Jacqueline seems like the right match, she invites prospective clients to reach out and start the process.

Person-Centred, Attachment and Mindfulness Approaches Online

Jacqueline uses a person-centred approach that emphasises empathy, acceptance and collaboration - creating the conditions for clients to explore their experiences and make changes at their own pace. This approach suits people seeking to improve self-esteem, manage mood, or navigate relationship and life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns; it helps clients understand and revise ways of relating that contribute to difficulties in intimacy, trust or emotional regulation. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness skills to reduce reactivity and improve coping with anxiety, stress and difficult emotions. These approaches are explained in clear, accessible terms and applied to the concerns each person brings.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work itself. Jacqueline collaborates with clients to identify which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences, and she tailors the process as therapy progresses so the plan evolves with the client's priorities.

Online therapy with Jacqueline offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and she also provides live chat and text-based messaging options. This variety helps people fit therapy around work, family and different time zones, making it easier to maintain regular appointments and continue progress regardless of location.