Jacqui Westwell

How can I help?

I understand how difficult it can be to feel stuck in whatever distress you may be feeling. Ultimately most people want to feel better able to cope with their problems, improving their quality of life.

I aim to offer you a safe, supportive, confidential and non-judgmental space where you can explore challenging issues and feelings. I passionately believe that whatever challenges we currently face, whatever sadness, anger or anxiety we are carrying around with us, we have it within us to change our experience. I believe building greater self-awareness, understanding and self-acceptance is healing and offers opportunities for change and growth.

About me

I am an experienced Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist and EMDR Therapist. I have studied and draw on a number of modalities (including Humanistic, Person Centred, Gestalt and Transactional Analysis) in order to work in a way that suits you and the issues you bring.

I see adults (18+) face to face in my therapy room on Marlow High Street as well as online. The pace and duration of therapy varies and depends on your needs and I offer both short-term and long-term therapy.

I completed my Diploma and MSc at Metanoia which is widely regarded as one of the most thorough trainings available. I am accredited by the UKCP, adhering to their ethical guidelines which includes undertaking regular Continuing Professional Development.

 I am also a qualified EMDR therapist registered with EMDR UK & Europe.  

What is EMDR Therapy?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a clinically proven psychotherapy that enables people to heal from the symptoms and emotional distress that are the result of disturbing life experiences and trauma. It typically involves using side to side eye movements combined with talk therapy in a specific and structured format. EMDR helps you process the negative images, emotions, beliefs and body sensations associated with traumatic memories that seem to be stuck. It helps you to see things from a different perspective and relieves the symptoms that you were suffering. https://youtu.be/bIJZQAr9nQo

EMDR is an effective therapy in working with clients that may feel unable to talk about their problems in detail but need to feel relief from psychological distress. This approach is also effective for clients with other difficulties such as grief, anxiety disorders, depression, pain and phobias. 

 
This is not an exhaustive list but I have experience of helping people with;

• Anxiety/Panic Attacks
• Stress
• Depression
• Abuse & Trauma
• Personality Adaptations including BPD
• Addiction 
• ADHD/ADD
• Self Esteem & Shame
• Anger
• Relationship Issues
• Loss & Grief
• Sexuality

Take the next step...

Please give me a call on 07515 564077 or send an email via the link if you would like to discuss your needs further without any obligation. If you would like to consider therapy with me, we can then arrange an initial exploratory session.

The exploratory session is an opportunity for us to discuss your concerns, and your hopes for therapy. It is also a chance for us to get a sense of each other, to see if you feel comfortable with me and how we might work together to bring about the changes you are hoping for. There is overwhelming evidence to show that the key to good therapeutic outcome rests not only in your desire for change but also in the quality of the therapeutic relationship that is, between you and I. It is vital therefore that you feel you are comfortable working with me and that we are able to build a good relationship based on mutual respect and trust.

Initial exploratory session   £125 (1 ½ Hour)
Subsequent sessions (50 minutes) £70 per session
N.B. Fees are reviewed yearly.
Concessions are available for on-going clients who meet with financial difficulties during the course of their therapy.
If you are a self supporting student please enquire about the possibility of a reduced fee.