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At my practice, I offer lots of different types of counselling services – from individual sessions to group therapy. It all depends on what each client needs and what they’ll benefit from. Because a lot of my clients lead busy lives, I also offer online and telephone counselling if that suits their schedule better. Although I always suggest coming in for a face-to-face session now and then, as these are often very helpful.
To be a certified counsellor, you need to have a Level 4 qualification in counselling. This can be as a diploma, or at a degree or postgraduate level. I chose to go down the university route by undertaking a BSc Hons in Psychology & Counselling. This meant that I got a degree and was accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I am now a registered counsellor with over 10 years of experience and have completed a number of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) modules.
Most of my clients have certain goals in mind when it comes to their therapy. Often they want to resolve issues which are causing difficulties in their lives. This may be problems in their personal relationships that they want help working through. It could be with their partner, family, friends, or work colleagues. Or they may want to develop coping mechanisms to help deal with their own mental health. But often these can interlink. For example, if a client is wanting help with their personal relationships, this often has a positive knock-on effect on their own mental health.
4.86/5.00
based on 2,073 reviews
Super grateful for Janet, and the support I’ve received from her these past few months. Life changing! When I first reached out, my self worth was quite low, and I had lost a lot of my confidence. Over time she’s really helped me find a different perspective and build myself back up again. She’s got a great way of listening and understanding without judgement, offering guidance that felt very practical and meaningful to me. Made a lot of progress, not just in how I see myself or how I feel within myself, but also how approach challenges and situations too now. Extremely thankful for everything Janet has helped me with.
09 Sep 2026
Alby James helped me stop flying off the handle over a build up of things and to learn to communicate calmly and effectively with my partner. The tools are practical and work in real life. I've also gained a calmer mindset overall, have less emotional baggage and more self confidence. I'm still learning, but the journey so far has been incredibly positive. Highly recommend.
08 Sep 2026
We'd gone from being really nice to each other to complacent to ambivalent to actually not nice to each other. I couldn't even remember how long it had been like that. It felt like we were just tolerating each other, and a lot of resentment had built up over time from both sides that had been left unspoken. I'd come home and see his car there and feel like, oh. He would never ask me how my day was, even if I'd ask him. I was confused as to how I felt about him. Everything felt really topsy-turvy, even though nothing major had changed or happened; there was no event or anything. It was just, this isn't doing it for me anymore. The moment that stuck with me was realising what I actually wasn't getting in my relationship: someone who would actually listen to me and be interested in what I was doing, even the most benign thing, someone who genuinely wanted to know more and was so supportive. I've gotten to know myself so much better, all the different bits of me and what makes me different, and realising that everyone else is different too. I just thought everyone was like me. We would always talk about how I need to be cherished and put on a pedestal. Now he'll just come up to me, give me a big hug, and be like, "I love you so much." I feel so much more drawn to him now, and I'm looking forward to our next holiday. This work illuminates all the things you know, deep down, that have been simmering under the surface, and it releases a lot of the shame. Needing to be cherished felt so ridiculous and stupid to admit. Turns out, no, I do like to feel like that, and that's okay.
04 Sep 2026
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What should I expect from my Counselling session?
At your appointment, you will be encouraged to talk about your feelings and emotions with a trained counsellor who will listen and support you without judging or criticising.
The therapist can help you gain a better understanding of your feelings and thought processes and find your own solutions to problems. However, they will not usually give advice or tell you what to do. The counsellor might sum up what they understand you have been saying so that they can help you to form a plan of action.
Counselling can take place in a number of ways. These include:
Face to face session
Group session
Phone session
Email session
Online through live chat services or video conferencing software
You may be offered a single session of counselling, a short course of sessions over a few weeks or months or a longer course that lasts for several months or years.
It can take a number of sessions before you start to see progress but you should gradually start to feel better with the help and support of your counsellor.
You can be confident that any of the Bark local counsellors listed will give you a reliable and efficient service to help you feel better.
What should I look for when booking a Counselling session?
You could look for counsellors that are accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA) which means that they have met the PSA’s required professional standards to practise.
Before you choose a counsellor, you could read testimonials and read details of the issues they can help with on their website.
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What issues can a Counsellor help with?
Counselling can help with many issues. These include the following:
Mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety or eating disorders.
Physical health conditions such as infertility.
Difficult life events such as a bereavement, a relationship breakdown or work-related stress.
Dealing with difficult emotions such as low self-esteem or anger.
Sexual identity issues.
Divorce.
Redundancy and work issues.
Phobias and fears.
Can I get a Counselling Service online?
Absolutely! Many counsellors provide their services remotely via an online video call or the telephone. Not only is it more convenient, but it's also the preferable option for many people who would feel more comfortable holding the session from the comfort of their own home.
