Jackie Henderson
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About me
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or burnt out – but ready to do something about it? You’re not alone, and you don’t have to face it all by yourself.
I'm Jackie, an experienced and fully qualified counsellor based in Stourport, Worcestershire. I work with individuals who are committed to their mental health and want to understand themselves better, develop resilience, and make meaningful, lasting change.
Before becoming a counsellor, I worked as a Life Coach and as a Human Resources Manager for a world-leading international organisation. I bring this real-world experience into the counselling room, combining insight with practicality. I’ve also supported hundreds of young people aged 11–18, volunteered at a local bereavement charity, and continue to support adults of all ages in my private practice.
My approach is trauma-informed, which means I understand how past experiences—whether obvious or more hidden—can impact how we think, feel, and function today. You won’t need to relive everything to move forward, but we will work at your pace, with safety, trust, and compassion at the core of our work together.
Whether you’re facing stress, anxiety, low self-worth, relationship difficulties, or struggling with a general sense that life isn’t how you hoped it would be, I offer a confidential space where you can talk openly and without judgement.
What you can expect working with me:
- A grounded, professional, and trauma-informed approach
- A therapy style tailored to your needs, using a range of counselling models
- Support to understand patterns that may be holding you back
- Practical tools to help you manage challenges now and in the future
- A warm, non-judgemental environment where you can explore, grow, and feel more in control
Therapy is a powerful commitment to yourself. If you’re ready to start your journey, please get in touch, I here to support you.
My aim is to help clients understand issues which often prevent them from moving forward as well as giving clients new skills to help them deal with difficult situations in the future.
Training, qualifications & experience
- CPCAB Level 6 Certificate in Therapeutic Counselling Supervision
- Level 5 Accredited Mediator
- AIM Qualification Level 4 Award in Interpersonal Mediation
- Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling Level 4 (Working with Addictions)
- Diploma in counselling Advance (Working with Trauma)
- Certificate in Counselling Advance (TA and Brief Therapy)
- Certificate in Counselling
- BACP Certificate of Proficiency
- Foundation training in Drawing and Talking Therapy
- NCFE Certificate in Drug Awareness
- Safeguarding Training & Referesher Training (WSCB)
- Safeguarding Supervision Training
- Understanding & responding to Domestic Abuse
- Suicide Prevention Guidance
- Mental Health Skills Training
Member organisations
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
I have over 18 years of experience working as a school counsellor, supporting young people across a wide range of educational settings. This extensive background has given me a deep understanding of the emotional, developmental, and social challenges that young people face. I also have practical insight into the day-to-day workings of schools, which enables me to work collaboratively and effectively—not only with students, but also with teachers, pastoral staff, and other education professionals.
I have particular experience in supporting young people with neurodiverse profiles and Special Educational Needs (SEN), including those with autism, ADHD, and learning differences. I take a compassionate, individualised approach that recognises the unique strengths and needs of each young person, helping them to feel seen, understood, and better equipped to manage their world both inside and outside of school.
Therapies offered
Fees
£50.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Individuals - £50 Per session (Hour) for daytime session
Individuals - £55 Per session (Hour) for sessions after 5.30pm
Couples - £90 per session (1hr 30mins)
Supervision - £60 per session (1hr 30mins)
When I work
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I can offer sessions on a Friday on request.
Further information
If you have any questions please feel free to ring me and I will be happy to give you more details. If you find you are directed to my answer machine please leave a message and a convenient time to call, and I will get back to you as soon as I can. I'm the only person who will access your message and it will be treated in confidence. Alternatively, you can e-mail me with your queries if that's more convenient.
