Janet Stephen

Availability

I work Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from my home. If you would like the same appointment each week I will try to arrange that but I also appreciate that many people need to be more flexible. I am happy to have breaks for school holidays.

About me and my therapy practice

I believe that the essential for good counselling is the relationship we build between us. You are the expert on your own life and my aim is to help you to explore your needs and help you to live the sort of life you wish. 

I work integratively drawing on a variety of models depending on the needs of each individual client.

I have taught on Counselling Courses for many years and have particular understanding of the needs of student counsellors. I have over twenty years experience working with individuals, couples and groups. 

Practice description

I work from home in a comfortable, quiet room. Counselling is normally open ended unless a client wishes to specify a fixed number of sessions.

My first session

I am happy to have a brief discussion of a client's needs by telephone prior to a first session. 

What I can help with

Abuse, ADD / ADHD, Addictions, Anxiety, Autism spectrum, Bereavement, Cancer, Career coaching, Child related issues, Coaching supervision, Depression, Disability, Health related issues, Life coaching, Loss, Menopause, Neurodiversity, Obsessions, OCD, Personal development, Phobias, Pregnancy related issues, Relationships, Self esteem, Self-harm, Sexuality, Spirituality, Stress, Women's issues, Work related issues

Types of therapy

Cognitive, Integrative, Person centred, Phenomenological, Psychodynamic, Psychosynthesis, Relational, Solution focused brief therapy, Systemic, Transactional analysis, Transpersonal

Clients I work with

Adults, Couples, EAP, Groups, Older adults, Organisations, Trainees

How I deliver therapy

Home visits, Long term sessions, Long-term face-to-face work, Online therapy, Short term sessions, Short-term face-to-face work, Time-limited

About me and my therapy practice

I have taught on counselling  and supervision courses for many years and have a good understanding both of the particular needs of new supervisees and more experienced therapists. I am also happy to work with other professionals working in caring professions as I believe supervision can contribute tremendously to professionals feeling supported in their roles and  in preventing burnout.

Practice description

I work with supervisees in Private Practice and those working for agencies. I have experience of group and individual supervision. I believe that supervision should provide a safe space for supervisees to explore their practice, develop their potential and feel supported. Shame should never be part of supervision

My first session

I am very happy to meet supervisees to discuss their needs and see if we feel we can work together. I do not charge for this initial session.

What I can help with

Abuse, ADD / ADHD, Addictions, Anger management, Anxiety, Autism spectrum, Bereavement, Cancer, Child related issues, Coaching supervision, Cultural issues, Depression, Disability, Eating disorders, Health related issues, Identity issues, Infertility, Life coaching, Loss, Menopause, Mood disorder, Neurodiversity, Obsessions, OCD, Personal development, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy related issues, Redundancy, Relationships, Self esteem, Self-harm, Service veterans, Sexual identity, Sexuality, Spirituality, Stress, Trauma, Women's issues, Work related issues

Types of therapy

CBT, Cognitive, Humanistic, Integrative, Person centred, Phenomenological, Psychodynamic, Psychosynthesis, Relational, Solution focused brief therapy, Systemic, Transactional analysis, Transpersonal

Clients I work with

Adults, Couples, EAP, Groups, Older adults, Organisations, Trainees

How I deliver therapy

Home visits, Long term sessions, Long-term face-to-face work, Online therapy, Short term sessions, Short-term face-to-face work