Person Centred Therapy, CBT Therapy and Trauma Informed Therapy.
There is no standard normal. Normal is subjective. There are seven billion versions of normal on this planet – Matt Haig.
There is hope, even when your brain tells you there isn’t – John Green.
Healing doesn’t mean the damage never existed, it means the damage no longer controls your life – Akshay Dubey.
Once you know the emotional building blocks of anxiety, you can influence them – Chip Conley.
About Me
I have over eight years experience working with adults, children and young people in a clinical psychotherapist role.
I practice from a Person-Centred Approach to therapy, underpinned by the values of empathic understanding, acceptance and congruence.
I am a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (MBACP) and as such I adhere to their BACP Ethical Framework.
In addition to my private practice, I support children and young people who suffer from suicidal thoughts, self harm, anxiety and transgender issues.
My Location
My therapy room is located in a quiet, discreet cul-de-sac; overlooking greenery and trees.
Buckshaw Village and surrounding areas.
Therapy With Jan
Background
From an early age, it was apparent that I was motivated to help people, in the beginning as a qualified teacher, then subsequently working for twenty years in an NHS Mental Health organisation and finally by gaining my professional qualification in Counselling and Psychotherapy.
It was during my own experience of counselling, that really had an impact on me. Having the opportunity to speak to someone about how I was feeling with absolutely no judgement, was a game changer for me. During this process I was able to gain a greater understanding about myself and began to look at things from a different perspective.
I now offer that ‘safe space’ for clients to explore their feelings, and in doing so this gives them a different way of thinking about and gaining an improved understanding of themselves.
My Therapy Approaches:
Person-centred therapy is an approach that allows you to take more of a lead in discussions so that, in the process, you will discover your own solutions. I act as a caring facilitator, listening without judgment and acknowledging your experience without moving the conversation in another direction. I am there to encourage and support you and to guide the therapeutic process without interrupting or interfering with your process of self-discovery.
I understand the importance of choosing someone who you feel you could ‘connect with’ and whilst this can be daunting, it can also be one of the best choices in life you can make. I offer a warm and friendly, non-judgemental environment, where you are free to share your inner thoughts.
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) uses a more direct approach, which can be useful with self-esteem issues and low confidence.
I can use these approaches individually or using a combination of the two dependent on what you need help with.
EcoTherapy and Mindfulness
Eco-therapy means ‘restoring and developing wellbeing through connection with nature’. Connecting with nature in this way can have lots of positive health benefits.
It helps to improve mental health and wellbeing, whilst studies show that being in nature reduces anger, anxiety and stress. Spending time in nature reduces blood pressure, heart rate, muscle tension and the production of stress hormones.
Mindfulness is about being present in the moment, paying attention on purpose to the present moment, being aware. It can help us to increase our ability to regulate emotions, decrease stress, anxiety and depression.
I offer this walking/talking service, which is a relatively new approach to counselling. There are many benefits to this approach, particularly for those who are feeling disconnected with life in general.
If you feel this may be of benefit to you, we can discuss this during your initial consultation.
Experience in:
Adults, Children and Young People – Anxiety and Low Mood. Bereavement and Loss. Self Harm and Suicidal Thoughts. Transgender and Identity Issues.
Information
Fees
Therapy Room Face to Face Sessions – £50
Walk and Talk EcoTherapy Sessions – £50
Digital Online Therapy Sessions – £50
Qualifications
CPCAB Level 5 in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
FdA Degree in Person Centred Counselling & Psychotherapy
CPCAB Level 2 and 3 Counselling Studies
Clinical Training
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Trauma Masterclass
Trauma and Beyond the Essentials
Trauma Informed Approach Training
Sudden and Traumatic Death Training
Additional Clinical Training
Safeguarding Adults and Children
Sexual Trauma
Pluralistic Therapy
ARFID Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder
janbillingtontherapy@gmail.com
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07960350910
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