Counsellor profile
Jacqueline Carter- Brown, BACP
Counsellor - relationships and trauma
See online counselling options- Psychodynamic work
- Trauma focused work
- Solution focused steps
About Jacqueline
Counsellor Jacqueline Carter- Brown is a BACP member with 21 years of experience. She works in the United Kingdom with adults and couples on issues such as stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma, grief and self‑esteem.
Jacqueline offers a calm, reflective approach in sessions. She draws on psychodynamic ideas to look at patterns from the past that affect present feelings and relationships. She uses trauma‑focused work when past harms continue to cause distress. She also applies solution‑focused techniques to identify small, practical steps that can ease day‑to‑day problems.
Her sessions involve listening, helping people name what is happening, and working out what might change. Conversations may look at how early attachments shape current reactions. They can also focus on coping strategies for anxiety, ways to manage anger, or practical steps after separation or bereavement.
Jacqueline has supported people through substance and behavioural addictions, domestic violence, and issues around sexual identity. She also addresses family of origin problems, communication and intimacy concerns, and body image or codependency matters.
Clients can expect a steady, reflective stance in therapy rather than quick fixes. The work is collaborative and paced to the individual. Jacqueline explains approaches plainly and helps people make choices about what to try next.
How her therapeutic approaches work in online counselling
Jacqueline uses psychodynamic, attachment and trauma‑focused ideas to guide her work. Psychodynamic work looks at recurring patterns and unseen influences from earlier relationships. It helps when similar problems keep repeating in friendships or partnerships.Attachment‑based thinking focuses on how early bonds affect current closeness and trust. It can help when intimacy, separation or commitment cause strong reactions. Trauma‑focused methods look directly at the effects of abuse or harmful events and aim to reduce their ongoing impact.
Finding the best approach is usually a collaborative process. The counsellor will discuss goals, try different ways of working and adjust based on what feels most useful. Clients and therapist agree on what to try next and how to measure progress.
The practical benefits of online counselling depend on session options, so please confirm formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work or family life and can reduce travel time. It can also allow for shorter check‑ins or sessions that do not require being on camera, depending on the agreed format.
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Experience
21+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, low self‑esteem and addictions, among other concerns.
What is her counselling style?
She works in a calm, reflective way using psychodynamic and trauma‑informed practice alongside solution‑focused techniques.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 21 years of experience working in clinical practice with adults and couples.
Is she a member of a professional body and where does she practise?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises 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.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I do to start a first session?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.