Jacqui Dale
Counsellor in Chislehurst

I initially went to therapy without really knowing what in particular I wanted to focus on but knew that I needed help in refocusing my life in general. Jacqui patiently “sat with me” in my feelings allowing me to just talk my confusion out loud in order to find solutions. By week 5 and after several very tearful sessions, I had my “breakthrough” session when the root cause of all of my sadness became clear. Jacqui’s skill in listening and asking the right questions coupled with her ability to reflect back what she observed in my body language or things I had said, although hard to hear at times allowed me to unpack my “stuff”. Feeling safe in my vulnerability with Jacqui allowed me to truly face my pain and therefore deal with the things in my life and myself that I can now change, alter and/or manage. I am eternally grateful to Jacqui for her professionalism and due to my time with her I am forever changed and would therefore highly recommend her as a therapist.

Jacqui was everything a good therapist should be; calm, insightful and supportive when the going got tough. I sought the help of a therapist following the death of my sister with whom I shared a complex relationship. I feel better able to look to the future without resentment and anger. It was certainly very beneficial.