Jackie Hylton

I currently have face to face availability in Tooting SW17.  I also have some availability for online and telephone sessions.

Life can be stressful and challenging at times and counselling can help you navigate some of the difficulties and worries you are facing. I offer a safe, warm and empathic environment in which you can share without judgement the reasons that have brought you to counselling. Mental pain can stem from numerous causes and manifest in different ways. I am an integrative counsellor who recognises that the needs of each person is different and unique. I offer a private and confidential space to allow for the articulation of thoughts and feelings and to make sense of them.

I have a variety of approaches to counselling depending on the presenting issues. I tailor my practice accordingly. It is often useful to explore the relationship between thoughts, feelings and behaviours. It can also be helpful to focus on both the present moment and past experiences and their impact on us. I consider the opportunity to reframe negative thoughts into a more empowering way of thinking and being. Having worked with individuals of varying ages and backgrounds and as a mother and grandmother I also bring a wealth of life experience.

I believe that everyone at some point in their lives can benefit from emphatic and non-judgemental support to navigates life’s challenges. I encourage people who have never engaged in counselling before to take that important brave step.

I work face to face in Tooting and also have some availability for online and telephone sessions. Every session is 50 minutes and will usually take place at the same time and day on a weekly basis.

We will work collaboratively towards an outcome where you can benefit from more self comfort, certainty and personal satisfaction. I adopt a client-led perspective and aim for safe and comfortable environment where you feel able to explore without judgement the issues that have brought you to therapy.

I offer both short term and open-ended therapy which is reviewed every six sessions.

I offer a free 20-minute telephone consultation to explore the reasons for you seeking counselling, how counselling might help and a little of how the sessions will work. Most importantly this is an opportunity to see if we can work together.

Ultimately you decide the number of sessions that you would like to have but normally if we agree to work together we would normally agree 8 sessions with a review after 6 sessions to reflect on the value of continuing our sessions.

During our telephone conversation we will decide on a day and time to meet.