Jacqueline Selby , BACP

Jacqueline Selby is a UK-licensed therapist with more than 15 years of experience supporting people across the world. She has worked with hundreds of clients in over 50 countries, offering a warm, respectful, non-judgmental and compassionate style that aims to help people feel understood and supported.

Her practice is grounded in person-centred psychotherapy, which holds that with the right core conditions and support a person can make meaningful changes to achieve greater balance and fulfilment. Jacqueline tailors each session and treatment plan to the individual, shaping goals and techniques around the client’s unique needs and circumstances.

She has experience supporting adults of all ages with concerns such as stress, anxiety, overthinking, relationship issues, motivation, self-esteem, confidence, depression, LGBTQI-related matters, coping with major life changes, feeling stuck, grief and loss, and more. Jacqueline works collaboratively to identify strengths, examine unhelpful patterns, and set achievable steps toward positive change.

Taking the first step toward a happier, more fulfilled life can be difficult, and Jacqueline aims to be a supportive presence throughout that process. In general her practice days are Monday to Thursday with an earlier finish on Friday; she does not routinely work weekends but will try to accommodate sessions when needed. She typically checks 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 via her schedule. For many people it’s helpful to meet weekly at first for the first four weeks, with a review after that to decide next steps. This counselling journey can include forwards and backwards movement over time, and Jacqueline remains present to help clients navigate that process.

Please note that this practice is not appropriate for situations of immediate crisis; in a crisis Jacqueline urges individuals to contact their local emergency services. If prospective clients feel she might be the right therapist for them, she welcomes messages and looks forward to working together.

Approaches That Translate Well to Online Therapy

Jacqueline draws on client-centred and attachment-based approaches alongside mindfulness techniques to support people remotely. Client-centred therapy focuses on creating a respectful, empathetic space in which the client is treated as the expert of their own experience - it helps with building self-awareness, decision-making and confidence. Attachment-based work explores patterns that formed in early relationships and how those patterns affect current connections and responses to stress, making it useful for relationship difficulties, abandonment concerns and attachment issues. Mindfulness therapy teaches practical awareness and grounding skills to manage anxiety, overthinking and emotional reactivity.

Choosing the right approach is part of the collaborative process. Jacqueline will work with each client to identify their needs, goals and preferences, adapting methods over time so the therapy remains relevant and effective for them.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and comfort levels. These options make ongoing care more accessible for people juggling work, family or international time zones, while allowing licensed professionals and therapists to maintain a steady, supportive connection with clients.