Janet Brown , BACP

Janet Brown welcomes visitors who are taking the important step of seeking support and recognizes that this can feel daunting. She practices in a collaborative, person-focused way that treats each individual as the expert on their own life and experiences. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and client-centered approaches, she works alongside people to explore concerns, identify unhelpful patterns, and develop practical strategies that fit the client’s goals and values.

Janet avoids giving directive advice; instead she uses evidence-informed techniques to help people make choices they feel confident about and to reduce repeating unhelpful patterns. Her manner is warm, compassionate and non-judgemental, and she emphasises respect and the avoidance of labels so clients can work through issues at their own pace. Janet has five years of experience supporting people in therapeutic settings and is a member of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She offers a supportive partnership focused on helping people feel clearer about their options and more secure in the decisions they make.

Therapeutic approaches and flexible online support

Janet draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify and shift patterns of thinking and behaviour that contribute to difficulties. CBT is practical and goal-oriented, often used for anxiety, low mood and stress-related concerns. She also uses client-centered therapy, which emphasizes an empathetic, non-judgemental relationship where the client’s perspective guides the pace and focus of work - this approach helps with self-esteem, life changes and relationship issues.

Attachment-Based ideas are also part of her practice - these explore how early relationships shape current patterns and can be especially helpful for intimacy, abandonment and attachment difficulties. Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process; Janet works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals and preferences, and can adapt techniques over time.

Online therapy with Janet is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging, offering flexible options to fit different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access licensed professionals from wherever clients are located and to continue work through life transitions or busy routines.