About

Monica Jackman

DAC MIACP WACN

 

Helping You Lead, Live and Grow in Alignment

With over 30 years of experience in mental health and wellbeing, I support professionals and individuals who want more than surface-level change.

My work is for those who are capable, committed, and ready to grow - but who may be carrying stress, self-doubt, or leadership pressure beneath the surface.

Through counselling and neuroscience-informed coaching, I help you build confidence, emotional intelligence, resilience, and aligned leadership - in a way that feels sustainable and authentic.

 

 

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My Journey

Early in my career, I worked closely with individuals navigating anxiety, trauma, burnout, and major life transitions. Over time, I began to notice something important:

Many people weren’t lacking intelligence or ability. 

They were disconnected from their own confidence, clarity, and emotional regulation. Capable professionals were doubting themselves.
Emerging leaders were overwhelmed by pressure.
High performers were silently exhausted.

I became deeply interested in what truly creates sustainable confidence and resilience - not just temporary coping.

That interest led me to integrate neuroscience and leadership development into my practice. Understanding how the brain responds to stress, habits, uncertainty, and growth allows us to work at a deeper level - beyond insight alone.

Today, my work brings together three decades of counselling expertise with structured, neuroscience-informed coaching to help clients grow in ways that last.

 

Qualifications & Training

  • 2021 QQI Level 6 Professional Coaching Practice and Ethics

  • 2021 Practitioner Diploma in Coaching with Neuroscience

  • 1998 Diploma in Adlerian Counselling

  • 1993 NCEA Certificate in Psychology II

  • 1992 NCEA Certificate in Psychology I

  • ASIST Suicide Prevention Training

  • STORM Self-Harm Awareness Training

  • Critical Incident Stress Management Training

  • Family Therapy Training

Affiliations

  • Accredited Coach with World Association of Coaching with Neuroscience (WACN)

  • Accredited member of the Irish Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP)

  • Associate member of the Employee Assistance Professionals Association (EAPA)

  • Member of the Adlerian Network of Ireland (ANI)

  • Associate member of the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI)

  • Friend member of the Irish Association of Humanistic and Integrative Psychotheraphy (IAHIP)

  • Member of Healthy Waterford (Health & Wellbeing Practitioners' group)

  • Member of Waterford Chamber of Commerce

  • Member of Network Ireland (Waterford Branch)

 

My Approach

With 30+ years of experience, I bring both depth and perspective to my work - balancing clinical insight with practical application.

Clients often describe my style as:

  • Calm and grounded

  • Insightful but practical

  • Structured and purposeful

  • Warm, yet appropriately challenging

I combine emotional depth with actionable strategy.

We explore patterns, strengthen emotional regulation, and build skills that support confident decision-making and aligned leadership.

Whether through counselling, the Aligned Leadership Coaching Programme, or the Aligned Confidence Programme, our work focuses on sustainable change - not quick fixes.

 

My Values

Alignment
Growth begins when your actions reflect your values.

Emotional Intelligence
Self-awareness and regulation are the foundations of strong leadership and wellbeing.

Resilience
Resilience is not pushing through - it is learning how to recover, adapt, and respond intentionally.

Integrity
I am committed to ethical, evidence-based practice and professional discretion.

Sustainable Growth
True change is built steadily, not forced.

 

Who I work with

I work particularly well with:

  • Middle managers stepping into leadership roles

  • Professionals managing increasing responsibility

  • Individuals rebuilding confidence

  • Those navigating workplace pressure or burnout

  • People who want to strengthen emotional intelligence and wellbeing

You do not need to be in crisis to work with me.
You simply need to be ready for growth.

 

What clients often say

While confidentiality is central to my work, clients frequently share that they experience:

  • Greater clarity and confidence in decision-making

  • Improved emotional regulation under stress

  • Stronger boundaries and communication skills

  • Increased self-trust

  • A renewed sense of alignment between who they are and how they lead

The goal is not just insight - but transformation you can feel in daily life.

 

A personal commitment

After three decades in this field, my commitment remains steady:

To offer thoughtful, experienced, and grounded support that helps you lead and live with greater confidence and resilience.

Growth is not about becoming someone different.
It is about becoming more aligned with who you truly are.

 

Ready to take the next step?

If you are ready to build aligned confidence, resilient leadership, and stronger wellbeing, I invite you to connect for a confidential consultation.

Investing in your growth is not indulgent.
It is responsible leadership - of yourself and others.