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Janet Brown, BACP

Based in the UK Online sessions

A practical, respectful counsellor for everyday struggles

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About Janet

Janet Brown is a counsellor who welcomes people taking the first step towards better mental health. She uses a collaborative way of working that puts the client’s experience first. Janet aims to create a warm, non-judgemental space and supports people to make their own choices rather than giving direct advice.

She draws on cognitive behavioural therapy, client-centred methods, and attachment-based ideas to help with practical problems. Sessions involve talking through current worries, noticing patterns that keep problems going, and trying small changes between meetings.

Background and approach

Mindfulness and narrative techniques are also part of her approach when they suit someone’s needs. Janet has a BACP credential and five years of experience as a therapist. Her professional path includes training in therapeutic counselling, mindfulness and domestic violence work, and a longer history working in therapy services.

She works from the United Kingdom and offers sessions in English, and she is open to international clients. People come to her for many concerns, including relationship strain, grief, stress, anxiety, sleep troubles, eating and body image issues, parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, and questions about identity such as LGBT matters.

She also supports people coping with life changes, career issues, and substance-related problems. Her style is practical and respectful. She encourages clients to explore how past experiences affect current choices and to experiment with different ways of responding.

Those considering therapy are asked to use the site process to match and schedule according to availability.

Focus areas and approaches

What Janet works with

Everything Janet lists, in their own terms. LGBT is the reason Janet is listed here; the rest shows what else Janet works with.

Approaches Janet lists

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Online support

How her approaches translate to online counselling

Janet uses cognitive behavioural therapy and client-centred methods alongside attachment-based ideas. CBT helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and test small behavioural changes to reduce anxiety or improve sleep. Client-centred work focuses on listening, reflecting back what matters, and helping a person find their own solutions. Attachment-based ideas look at how earlier relationships shape current patterns and how making different choices can change those patterns.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your goals, try a method, and adjust it together so it fits your needs and preferences. You can expect gentle checking-in about what helps and what does not, with practical steps to try between sessions.

Practical benefits of online therapy can include fitting sessions more easily into a busy week and avoiding travel time. Some people prefer shorter check-ins by phone when they need a brief update, and others like video when working on emotional topics that benefit from seeing facial cues. The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm which options are available when you arrange appointments. Online work can make it easier to maintain continuity of care while juggling everyday life.
Questions

Questions people ask about Janet

What kinds of problems does she help with?

Janet works with a wide range of concerns including relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, anxiety, stress, sleep problems, eating and body image, parenting matters, and career or life changes.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and client-centred, with practical techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy and the use of mindfulness and narrative ideas when helpful.

What is her background and experience?

She has five years of experience as a therapist and a history of working in therapy services. Her training includes therapeutic counselling, mindfulness, and domestic violence work.

Where is she based and what are her credentials?

She practises from the United Kingdom and holds BACP as a listed credential.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English and she is able to work with international clients.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm the current session options with the service before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to work with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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