MEET JACKY

Jacky Power MSc, Advanced Addiction Practitioner, Advanced Accredited EFT Practitioner, Published Performance Poet With Over 15 years' Experience In The Addiction and Trauma field.

My Journey

I was the consummate coper - slapping on my "denial smile" while trying to make everything ok for everyone else. I flattened my emotions, silenced my opinions, and dedicated my life to managing someone else's addiction.

When I finally became open to asking for help, everything changed. I found community with others going through similar struggles and began to tell my story. Through sharing, I started to hear my own truth. I acknowledged the grief and loss I had brushed off as "not that big a deal" and began to discover my values, set boundaries, and rebuild trust - starting with myself.

I learned that my happiness wasn't dependent on what my loved one was doing. With the support of my community and therapist, I became clear about what I needed and didn't need in my life. The isolation that had once defined my experience gave way to connection and growth.

Why I Created Feeling Freedom

It took me years to find my way through the emotional turmoil of loving someone with addiction.

I don't want it to take you years.

After experiencing my own transformation and completing specialised training, I realised I could create a direct path for others facing similar challenges. The Feeling Freedom programme combines professional expertise with personal understanding to make your healing journey more straightforward and supportive.

For those who love someone with addiction, sharing your own story can feel impossible - it involves someone else's story too. Facing the reality of your situation can feel like staring into the void.

I know, because I've felt it.

And I stepped off that edge.

What I learned was that it wasn't about waiting for a safety net - it was about growing my own wings. This is why I'm passionate about creating spaces where people can share their stories and heal together.

There is life beyond the influence of someone else's addiction.

My Approach & Qualifications

My approach combines professional expertise with lived experience:

Masters in Addiction Psychology and Counselling (Distinction)
Advanced Addiction Practitioner certification
Advanced Accredited EFT Practitioner
Specialised trauma training in PIT model, Psychodrama, Polyvagal Theory, and Matrix Reimprinting
Personal experience navigating a loved one's addiction
Published performance poet and podcast host
Retreat facilitator focusing on addiction and mental health

I believe in practical, immediately applicable tools that help you navigate daily challenges while addressing deeper patterns.

I've moved beyond self-destructive patterns of people-pleasing, denial, and compliance, and I can help you do the same.

Today, I use reactions and emotions as information to help set boundaries and make conscious choices. The journey I've taken has shown me that true freedom comes when we reclaim our own stories and find community with others who understand.

Let's connect

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