Janette Potts , BACP

Janette Potts offers attentive, client-guided integrative therapy designed to help people gain clearer insight into their difficulties and their lives. She places the person at the centre of each session, listening closely and working collaboratively to explore where problems may have begun and to develop practical steps to ease emotional burden.

Janette has experience with clients across the lifespan and particularly enjoys supporting people who are dealing with health-related challenges. Her approach is flexible and tailored to each individual, allowing sessions to be shaped by the client’s priorities and pace. She is a life-long learner and has completed a Level 7 Diploma in counselling supervision, an advanced qualification in supervising other counsellors.

Janette is registered with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and brings 4 years of professional practice to her work. She draws on integrative methods to address issues such as stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes. Janette aims to support people as they take practical steps toward improved well-being and healthier day-to-day functioning.

Integrative approaches for online therapy and support

Janette combines client-centered work with practical cognitive strategies to meet people where they are and help them move forward. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, non-directive space where the client’s own goals and values guide the work; it is useful for building self-understanding, improving relationships, and navigating life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and shift unhelpful thought and behavior patterns through practical exercises and structured conversation - it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Mindfulness Therapy brings attention to present-moment experience and gentle awareness practices that can reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Janette works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so the plan remains relevant and practical.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access licensed professionals from home or away from work, support consistent attendance, and allow clients to choose the mode of communication that best suits their daily life.