Jacqui Miller BA (Hons); Dip Couns; MBACP

Originally from the Midlands, I currently live in Wiltshire with my partner, our dog and four cats. I have two children who are now adults and have left home. I have a chronic health condition (fibromyalgia). 

My career has mainly involved supporting children, young people and their families trying to manage the many and varied challenges that we all face in life. Much of that work involved listening and providing a safe space for people to explore their thoughts, behaviours and emotions. This led to my interest in counselling.

I now provide online therapeutic counselling sessions for anyone wanting to talk about and explore their concerns and difficulties. I offer counselling for clients who may be experiencing distress, low self-esteem; anxiety; and depression. I provide support for clients who are experiencing identity issues; are neurodivergent; or have a chronic illness, as well as clients facing problems relating to work, home, family and relationships. I can also support anyone wanting to work on areas of self-awareness and personal development.

Working as an integrative counsellor means that I can give you opportunities to work in a way that feels right for you. That may include, for example, focusing on situations, thoughts and feelings in the present; looking at experiences and memories from the past; exploring relationships, behaviours and habits; or thinking about identity, roles and your own personal sense of self. It may also involve thinking about what you want from the future. 

I can offer you support, openness, and acceptance, and will collaborate with you in creating an environment that feels safe to explore your experiences at your own pace. 

I welcome individuality and diversity, 

am neurodivergent-affirmative, and an LGBTQ+ ally.

Now is a great time to think about mental health and find out how counselling can support you.

Memberships:

British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) membership Registration number: 400984 

British Psychological Society student membership. 

Experience:

I gained 30 years' experience working in educational and social care settings, supporting vulnerable children, young people, and adults before moving into therapeutic counselling in 2019.

I have facilitated several awareness and support groups including positive parenting and domestic abuse courses. I have many years' experience working with children, young people, and their families, supporting them to manage a wide variety of both practical and emotional issues. 

I am an integrative counsellor with experience in Psychodynamic, Person-Centred, Psycho-Education, Gestalt, Transpersonal, Internal Family Systems, Cognitive Behavioural and Psychological approaches to counselling therapy.

I have experience working as a Wellbeing Support Advisor through Hampshire PCT and the NHS.

I began working with Wiltshire MIND as a volunteer student counsellor and have continued to work with MIND alongside my private practice since qualifying.   

I am a student member of the British Psychological Society and I am currently studying for a Masters degree in Psychology and Mental Health Wellbeing.

My work is informed by counselling training, psychological learning and research, lived experience, and a commitment to professional and personal development.

I believe that counselling can transform lives - helping us to manage difficult emotions, negotiate challenging life experiences, and explore unwanted thoughts and behaviours. 

Counselling can open our eyes to new possibilities, boost our confidence, resilience and self-esteem, and improve our mental health and physical wellbeing. 

With the right therapeutic relationship counselling has the capacity to be life-changing.