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About Janis
BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with five years' experience, Janis Dreosti helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression and related concerns. She works with adults and young people to understand what is happening now and to learn practical ways to manage difficult feelings.
Janis uses a relaxed, interactive approach in sessions. She asks about how current problems affect daily life and what a person wants from counselling. The first meeting focuses on the immediate impact of the issue and on setting a starting point for work together.
She draws on client-centred methods and cognitive behavioural tools to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. Mindfulness techniques and solution-focused ideas are used to build short-term coping skills and clearer goals.
When trauma is involved she does not push for details of past events. Instead she concentrates on what the experience has left you with now, and on practical techniques to reduce symptoms and improve functioning. Pace is set by the person in the room.
Janis has over five years' experience working with a local charity supporting people affected by domestic violence, sexual abuse, PTSD and depression. That background informs her work with grief, relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, anger, compassion fatigue, ADHD and other listed focus areas.
Sessions include explanation and teaching of techniques, checking how tools fit daily life, and adapting methods to suit individual needs. People are encouraged to describe what they want to get from counselling so each plan is agreed together.
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How key approaches are used in remote sessions
Janis commonly uses client-centred methods and cognitive behavioural therapy in her work. Client-centred therapy means the counsellor listens without directing and follows the person's pace and priorities, which helps clarify what the client wants from counselling. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of thinking and behaving to reduce anxiety, low mood and unhelpful reactions.She also uses mindfulness techniques to teach simple attention and breathing exercises that reduce stress and dysregulation. These skills are practical and can be practised between sessions to support day-to-day coping.
Choosing the right approach is part of the first meetings. Janis will discuss the options and work together with the client to decide what fits best based on needs, goals and preferences. The plan can be adjusted as work progresses so methods remain relevant.
The biography does not specify which session formats are provided, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work, study and family commitments and allow focused check-ins without travel. Talking through practical challenges and practising tools in everyday routines are typical benefits emphasised during remote work.
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Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression and related issues such as relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting strain and ADHD.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is relaxed and interactive. Sessions focus on how current problems affect daily life and on practical techniques to manage emotions and thoughts.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of counselling experience, including more than five years working with a local charity supporting people affected by domestic violence, sexual abuse, PTSD and depression.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin with her?
To start, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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