About me
Hi and welcome, I’m Jackie. I offer a supportive and friendly space for counselling in Plymouth and online.
My practice focuses on working with neurodivergent adults, LGBTQI+ people and those who are gender, sex and relationship diverse (GSRD), including those in consensually non-monogamous relationships. I am also kink-affirming. These communities are an important focus of my work, but you don’t need to identify with any of these groups to work with me. I aim to offer a space where you can explore your experiences, feel understood and be yourself. I also work with people experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and difficulties navigating relationships or understanding themselves.
I understand how important it can be to feel seen, heard and understood in a world where you may not always have felt that way. My approach is neuro-affirming and offers space to explore your experiences, make sense of how your mind works and better understand your needs. Whether you are formally diagnosed, self-identified or simply curious about whether you might be neurodivergent, you are welcome to explore this with me.
I am a trained integrative counsellor which means I draw from a variety of different ways of working and adapt my approach to suit you as an individual. I work relationally and collaboratively, believing that the therapeutic relationship is an important part of the counselling process. We work together to find ways of working that feel right for you. Whilst I work from a person-centred foundation, I also include elements from other therapeutic approaches and enjoy working creatively outside of the box. If creativity is something you are interested in, there are many ways this can be applied in counselling.
As a neurodivergent therapist, I understand that practical support can be an important part of navigating some of the challenges neurodivergent people can experience, alongside space to explore your experiences and feelings. I have knowledge and experience of working with issues like burnout, the impact of late-diagnosis, masking, social and generalised anxiety, sensory needs, alexithymia, executive function difficulties and emotional regulation. We can explore what you find challenging in your day-to-day life and what might help, drawing on practical strategies, coaching and psychoeducation where these feel useful to you.
It can be difficult to reach out for support, especially if you feel nervous or unsure where to begin. You don’t need to have everything figured out before reaching out, and there is no right or wrong way to come to counselling. I’m friendly and approachable, so if you have any questions or would like to enquire about appointments, you’re very welcome to get in touch. You can contact me through my website: www.jackiemaddisoncounselling.co.uk/contact/
Training, qualifications & experience
- CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
- CPCAB Level 3 in Counselling Studies
- CPCAB Level 2 in Counselling Skills
- Additional Training & CPD:
- LGBTQI+ Awareness
- Working Therapeutically with Autism & ADHD
- COSRT Kink-Affirming Psychosexual and Relationship Therapy Practices
- Consensual/Ethical Non-Monogamy (CNM/ENM) Pink Therapy Training
- Sexual Violence & Trauma-Informed Practice Training
- Working with Sex Workers Pink Therapy Training
- Online & Telephone Counselling certificate
- Creativity in Counselling
- Working with relational trauma
I am fully insured and a registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and work in accordance with their ethical framework. I also regularly engage in continuing professional development and additional training to keep my knowledge and skills up to date.
I completed my counselling training with the Intercom Trust which is an LGBTQI+ charity offering low cost counselling, where I developed experience supporting LGBTQI+ people with issues relating to gender identity and sexuality.
I have experience in working with neurodivergent people (autism/ADHD/AuDHD), those who are GSRD (Gender, Sex and Relationship Diverse) including people in consensually non-monogamous relationships, LGBTQI+ people, sex workers, those experiencing anxiety, depression, abuse, stress, trauma, relationship and social issues, and have a solid understanding of neurodivergent specific issues like burnout, the impact of late diagnosis, masking, social and generalised anxiety, sensory needs, alexithymia, executive function difficulties and emotional regulation.
You are welcome to contact me or visit my website at: www.jackiemaddisoncounselling.co.uk for more about counselling in Plymouth for autism/ADHD, LGBTQI+ or GSRD (Gender, Sex and Relationship Diverse) individuals.
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 supported people facing a variety of issues and welcome you no matter where you are currently in your life and what issues you are dealing with.
Fees
£60.00 - £65.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Daytime appointments are £60 and evening and weekend appointments are £65. Please contact me to enquire about concessionary spaces or any specific days or timeslots.
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