Jackie Chester

• Stress and anxiety
• Addictions support
• Self esteem work

About Jackie

Jackie Chester helps people talk through stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and issues around self-esteem and motivation using a client-centred way of working. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has 17 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom.

Jackie focuses on practical conversations that help people make sense of difficult feelings. Sessions mainly follow a client-centred approach, so she listens to what matters most to each person and responds to that. This means the work is shaped by the client’s concerns rather than a fixed programme.

Her experience covers a wide range of concerns including depression, relationship difficulties, grief, intimacy issues, eating problems, anger, bipolar mood changes, and coping with life transitions. She has also supported people dealing with body image, codependency, substance use, domestic violence, and obsessive-compulsive patterns.

In session she aims to help people name unhelpful patterns and find manageable next steps. Conversations may include looking at behaviours, beliefs, and how day-to-day routines affect mood and coping. The pace is set by the client and Jackie focuses on practical ways to reduce distress and increase clarity.

Clients can expect straightforward, person-focused counselling in English with someone who has worked in the UK for many years. To begin, the service asks people to use an online matching questionnaire and then book a first session.

How client-centred counselling works online

Client-Centred Therapy places the person’s experience at the heart of the work. The counsellor listens carefully, reflects what is heard, and follows the client’s lead. This approach helps when people feel stuck by stress, anxiety, relationship worries, or reactions to trauma because it focuses on what the client says matters most.

In practice the counsellor will use open questions and reflective listening to help people clarify feelings and priorities. The conversations are paced to suit the client and often focus on practical steps the person can try between sessions to manage mood, cravings, or unhelpful behaviour patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The counsellor will talk with each client about needs, goals and preferences and agree how to work together. That collaborative conversation may lead to continuing with a client-centred style or adapting how sessions run to better fit the person’s aims.

The practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy life and reducing travel time. Please confirm which session formats are available before booking, as the biography does not specify them. Online sessions can make it easier to schedule appointments around work, family commitments or daytime routines without promising a particular format.

Topics Jackie lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Addictions
• Trauma and abuse
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• Relationship issues
• Grief
• Intimacy-related issues
• Eating disorders
• Anger management
• Bipolar disorder
• Coping with life changes
• Body image
• Co-morbidity
• Codependency
• Dependent personality
• Domestic violence
• Drug and alcohol addiction
• Guilt and shame
• Hoarding
• Impulsivity
• Veteran and armed forces issues
• Mood disorders
• Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Personality disorders
• Phobias
• Post-traumatic stress
• Process addictions
• Self-harm
• Social anxiety and phobia

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy

Questions about Jackie

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. Anxiety and panic-related issues are listed among the concerns she supports.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She uses Client-Centred Therapy, focusing on listening to the client's priorities and responding to their concerns.

How many years has she practised?

She has 17 years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom.

Is she registered with a professional body in the UK?

Yes. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Can I have sessions in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with her?

International clients are accepted according to the information provided.

What session formats does she use?

The original biography did not specify session formats; please confirm the available formats before booking.

How are sessions paid for and how do I start?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To start, select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.