Counsellor profile
Jill Malcolm, BACP
BACP counsellor - family and parenting concerns
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- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Attachment focus
- Mindfulness practice
About Jill
Jill Malcolm is a BACP-registered counsellor in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family concerns, low self-esteem and motivation. She also supports people dealing with grief, eating issues, depression, ADHD and intimacy-related worries.
Jill uses straightforward talking and listening to help people sort out what matters most to them. She aims to make it easier to name difficult feelings and figure out small, practical steps forward. Sessions are conversational and paced to what the person needs that week.
Her approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy to help people notice difficult thoughts and make space for valued action. Attachment-Based and Client-Centred methods inform how she pays attention to patterns in relationships and the way people relate to themselves.
Jill often works with adults who are managing family tensions, blended family issues, communication problems and the strain of caring for someone with chronic illness. She also supports people coping with separation, addiction concerns, body image and control or commitment worries.
Practical concerns are part of the work. She helps people clarify priorities, set manageable goals and develop habits that reduce stress. People who want a down-to-earth conversation about life at home may find her style helpful.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and choose actions that reflect their values. Online sessions can use ACT exercises to clarify priorities and set small, meaningful goals. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in relationships and how early connections affect current responses. In an online setting this can involve talking through relationship histories and practising different ways of responding to others.Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals, try different methods and agree together what fits best. That collaborative process helps shape practical steps and the pace of sessions rather than imposing a fixed plan.
The original profile does not list specific session formats, so check the current options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit around work, childcare and day-to-day life. Online meetings can make shorter check-ins possible, reduce travel time and allow conversations from wherever the person is able to be quieter and more focused. Registered or accredited professionals and counsellors often adapt exercises and mindfulness practice to an online conversation so the work stays practical and relevant.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family matters, low self-esteem, grief, eating issues, depression, ADHD and intimacy-related concerns.
What is her way of working in sessions?
Sessions are conversational and client-centred, with attention to relationship patterns and practical steps. Techniques include mindfulness and ACT to support clearer action.
How long has she been practising?
She has three years of professional counselling experience in the United Kingdom.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
Jill is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works from the United Kingdom.
Can I see her if I live outside the UK?
International clients are accepted. Sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats are available?
The original profile does not list session formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to book?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.