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When life looks fine on the outside, but something doesn’t feel right within

Psychotherapy and coaching for professionals and leaders who feel stuck, disconnected, or uncertain about their direction.

Do you recognise this?

You may be managing life well on the outside, yet feel something isn’t quite right beneath the surface.

You might notice patterns in your life or work that no longer serve you, or feel that the way you’re living no longer fully fits who you are.

You may be experiencing anxiety, overwhelm, low mood, or a quieter sense that something deeper is missing.

How I can help

I offer trauma-informed, depth-oriented psychotherapy and coaching to help you understand and make sense of your experience.

Together, we explore the deeper patterns shaping your life — including what lies beneath anxiety, stuckness, or disconnection.

This work can help you:

  • increase awareness of unconscious patterns of thinking and behaving
  • make more conscious and confident decisions
  • feel more grounded and present with yourself and others
  • build strong and meaningful relationships

This work supports you to process what you’ve been through, reconnect with yourself, and develop greater clarity, direction, and confidence in your life and work.

About me

I established Igniting Minds in 2010. I have over 30 years of experience working as a CEO, charity trustee, consultant, developmental coach, and psychotherapist.

I am an assessor for the Institute of Directors, where I assess leaders for the Chartered Director award.

I work with professionals and leaders, supporting both personal development and professional growth.

My work is rooted in helping you develop a deeper understanding of yourself, so you can move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and connection.

What clients say

“Wow! I had only one session and I feel like a weight has been removed from my working shoulders.”
— Lesley Dodd, CEO, Ealing Mencap

“Jacqueline is an exceptional executive coach. She helped me achieve the successful relocation to the O2.”
— Barbara Howell, Senior Executive, Ravensbourne College

“Jackie was so intuitive. Working with her helped me identify what I wanted and gave me the confidence to go for it.”
— Dr Dimple Devados, GP

“Each meeting with Jacqueline helped me clarify my goals and ambitions. This left me with concrete actions and practical strategies.”
— Jonny Shipp, Head of Digital Confidence, Telefónica plc