I am qualified counsellor in the UK, I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, motivation, self esteem, confidence and depression.
My approach is interactive and relaxed. I want you as my client to feel relaxed within our sessions, this helps us to focus on you and what you want from therapy and how we can work together.
In counselling young people and students, I am familiar with some of the anxieties stresses that can seem overwhelming.
To gain an understanding of why you are experiencing anxiety, OCD, lack of self belief/confidence, anger, a sense of feeling overwhelmed and why you may be feeling this way. along with techniques to manage can make such a difference.
Experienced in dealing with trauma/anxiety/stress and depression. How this affects our ability to function, making it difficult to control emotions and thoughts. What would be like to know and understand that what you are experiencing is normal?
Feeling disconnected or overwhelmed; feeling low or numb; just not being able function or feeling like you can't switch off. Using psycho-education to give an understanding of why, to then work on the underlying issues.
Personalising therapy to the individual by integrating various therapeutic skills and tools, along with tools that are effective for stress, depression and feelings of being overwhelmed.
With trauma I will not ask you about the past or the event, we will focus on what it has left you with. Going at your pace, as you are the expert on yourself. Using tools and techniques, together we work on how this is impacting you now.
In addition to private practice I have worked for over five years for a local charity, supporting and counselling individuals for domestic violence, sexual abuse, PTSD and depression.
Our first session would be finding out more about you, how the current issues are affecting you and what impact this is having on your well-being. To explore what you want to gain from counselling and where to start.
Together we can process where you are now, working on where you want to be.
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Blended family issues, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Multicultural concerns, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP #383171
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Janis is very knowledgeable and a great listener. I feel comfortable with her as my therapist. I like that she speaks softly and gently.
Written on Jun 26, 2024 after therapy with Janis for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, coaching, and adhd
I have had one session with Janis so far. She is an excellent listener and comes across as someone who is knowledgeable, empathetic and interested in what I am saying. At no point in the conversation did I feel judged. I would definitely recommend Janis Dreosti.
Written on May 11, 2024 after therapy with Janis for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
I have found sessions with Janis extremely helpful for my anxiety. She listens to me and gives me useful advice and plenty of tools that can easily be implemented in everyday life to help people like me who struggle with panic attacks and worry. I am looking forward to continuing our sessions together! I would recommend her to anybody.
Written on Jan 03, 2024 after therapy with Janis for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Janis has been an incredibly professional and empathetic therapist. Her ability to create a supportive and non-judgmental space has allowed me to open up and discuss my concerns freely. Her welcoming demeanor has made me feel comfortable from the very beginning, and I'm grateful for the positive experience I've had with her.
Written on Dec 07, 2023 after therapy with Janis for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
In a very short time Janis has not only been able to understand some of my problems but also provide solutions and practical exercises that seem to have really helped me. Janis operates in a manner that leaves me smiling at the end of every session. Couldn’t recommend her enough!
Written on Nov 09, 2023 after therapy with Janis for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger management, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Janis has been a great help to me. Her expert knowledge paired with her calm manner have given me the tools and confidence to begin unpacking some big issues in my life.
Written on Sep 13, 2023 after therapy with Janis for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and trauma and abuse