Hi Welcome to my profile. I know it takes a great deal of courage to look for a therapist. Having counselling or psychotherapy is a big step towards feeling better, and making sense of why things are the way they are. Whether you are suffering from anxiety, generalized anxiety, depression, low self esteem or lack of confidence, or relational difficulties I can help. I also have a particular interest in working with individuals who have experienced trauma. I am a Psychotherapeutic Counsellor trained in psychotherapy and counselling and I am a registered member of MBACP and work confidentially within their ethical framework. I have a level 7 Post Graduate level Diploma in Transactional Analysis from an Integrative Perspective.
I work empathically and in a non judgemental way, giving a safe space for you and I to explore together how you are feeling and how it impacts you today. With all the disruption to normal life during the pandemic, many people find themselves struggling, whether it is from the direct result of Covid, facing illness or death of loved ones, stress, long Covid, or indirectly through social isolation and the anxiety the disease has provoked.
I am trained in Transactional Analysis and Integrative Psychotherapy, the former looks at the ego states of different transactions and can be hugely helpful in navigating difficult or challenging relationships. Integrative psychotherapy goes a bit deeper looking at why we are the way we are, and why we suffer in the way we do. Making sense of things can really help us to move forward too. Building a sense of self and positive self esteem where that is lacking. Many people go through traumatic experiences growing up or in adult life and talking to someone about it can help to put it to rest. Perhaps the family you grew up in didn't talk about emotions and feelings and this can leave one unable to make sense of one's feelings, feeling emotionally numb or confused by turbulent feelings that seem out of control. Feelings need expression and understanding, and can be explored in a safe way through therapy. My practice is informed by neurobiological research, which is a particular interest.
My background is in General Nursing. I really enjoy helping people to have a greater sense of well being and quality of life, discovering who they are and what they want from life and how to heal from and cope with mental distress, which is sometimes derived from physical illness as well.
The first session will be an opportunity for us to meet one another and to think together about what you need from therapy, also for you to see if I am a good "fit" for you. I am open to work short or long term.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Fertility issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP #391826
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I am just 2 sessions I'm and I'm already feeling better. Jeanette is a kind listening and offers good constructive advice
Written on Oct 26, 2024 after therapy with Jeannette for 2 weeks on issues concerning grief, and bipolar disorder
Jeannette is phenomenal, the best listener and supporter I’ve ever encountered. She has helped me dig deep into multiple issues I’ve faced throughout life. I couldn’t ask for a better person to help me.
Written on Oct 08, 2024 after therapy with Jeannette for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
Jeanette is a deeply empathic and insightful therapist. I get the sense that she understands. I enter sessions feeling soothed instantly by her calming voice and the space she holds for me to speak and vent. I am also grateful for the safe space she provides when I feel the need to send a voice note between sessions. It’s teaching me that my feelings matter and how to express in as unfiltered a way as possible. This is my first time truly commuting to doing therapy regularly in a serious way and I’m grateful to Jeanette for her healing work.
Written on Sep 17, 2024 after therapy with Jeannette for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Jeannette is an extremly warmhearted and knowledgeable therapist. She is exceptional at providing a safe space to open up in and is exactly the kind of therapist I had hoped to find. She truly listens, shares valuable insights and helpful resources. The sessions with her allowed me to get a lot of my chest and reshape my mental state. I can highly recommend her!
Written on Sep 16, 2024 after therapy with Jeannette for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and compassion fatigue
Jeannette is very perceptive, empathetic, realistic and thought provoking. This all helps to unravel feelings.
Written on Sep 09, 2024 after therapy with Jeannette for 2 years and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Nice and helpful . Cool vibe and humble
Written on Aug 28, 2024 after therapy with Jeannette for 4 weeks on issues concerning self esteem, and adhd