Janet Brown, BACP

Janet Brown is a counsellor with a Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and a BACP registration. She welcomes people who are worried about relationships, stress, anxiety, grief or changes in life. Janet writes in a warm, non-judgemental way and focuses on helping clients make their own choices. Her approach centres on listening and working together to find practical steps that feel right for each person.

Janet uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and a client-centred style in sessions. She helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and everyday habits, then practises alternatives that can reduce distress. Mindfulness and narrative ideas also feature when they suit a person’s goals.

Her background includes work in services supporting people affected by domestic violence and other complex life events. She describes a compassionate, respectful environment with no labels. Janet has five years of practice recorded on this profile and a longer history working in therapy settings according to her original biography.

Sessions focus on clear goals such as better sleep, managing anger, coping with loss, or improving communication. Janet emphasises collaboration - she won’t give orders but will offer techniques to try between meetings. People come for short-term work or longer support depending on what they need.

This profile uses British English and reflects her stated experience and approaches. If specific session formats are required, readers are advised to confirm current options before booking.

How Janet’s approaches translate to online work

Janet draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and everyday habits, then practise different ways of thinking and acting. CBT can be useful for anxiety, low mood, sleep issues and managing stress. She also uses a client-centred approach that prioritises the person’s own goals and pace, focusing on listening, respect and collaboration to guide each session.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Janet will discuss goals, preferences and what techniques feel manageable, then adjust the plan together. This is a collaborative process and clients are invited to give feedback as therapy progresses so the approach stays aligned with their needs.

If you are considering online therapy, check which session formats are currently offered before booking as this profile does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, it can reduce travel time, allow a shorter check-in during a lunch break, or make it simpler to attend when mobility or location would otherwise be a barrier. Different approaches lend themselves to different tasks in remote sessions, and Janet will recommend practical exercises and between-session work that suit your situation.