Jane Sheppard, BACP

Jane Sheppard is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and career concerns. She has four years of experience and works from a client-focused perspective. Jane uses straightforward language and aims to make the first step feel manageable for people who are worried or unsure.

She draws on approaches that look at attachment patterns, present-day thoughts and habits, and practical ways to change unhelpful routines. Sessions are offered in English and she is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). BACP indicates professional registration with that body.

In the room she focuses on listening closely and helping people notice the thoughts and habits that shape daily life. Conversations often include small experiments to try between sessions and steps to improve communication and coping. The emphasis is on clear, achievable changes rather than complex theory.

Jane works with people affected by relationship breakdown, abandonment or attachment difficulties, addiction and domestic violence, as well as those dealing with caregiver stress and blended family challenges. She also supports people working through dissociation, dependent or avoidant personality patterns and codependency issues.

People usually find she mixes reflective listening with practical strategies from cognitive behavioural and solution-focused traditions. Trauma-focused approaches are used when past events continue to affect daily functioning. The aim is to help people build steadier routines and more helpful ways of thinking about themselves and others.

How her approaches work online and in practice

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current ways of relating. It helps people understand patterns of trust, closeness and separation so they can try different responses in everyday life. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings and actions. It helps people notice unhelpful thinking and try small behavioural experiments to reduce anxiety and improve mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Jane works collaboratively to match methods to each person's needs, goals and preferences. She will discuss why a particular approach might help and adjust the focus as work progresses.

Confirm the available session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week and can reduce travel time. It also allows for shorter check-ins when schedules demand and can suit people who prefer to work from their usual surroundings. Registered or accredited professionals can tailor exercises and between-session tasks to fit everyday routines.