- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma-focused support
- CBT and mindfulness
About Janis
Janis Dreosti is a counsellor registered with the BACP and has five years of clinical experience in the United Kingdom. She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression and the pressures that come with early adulthood. Janis also supports people dealing with relationship and family difficulties, grief, intimacy concerns, sleep and eating issues, and work or career stress.
Her style is relaxed and interactive. Sessions focus on what the client wants to address and on practical ways to manage day-to-day distress. She uses clear explanations about why certain feelings and reactions happen and teaches simple techniques to reduce overwhelm and intrusive thinking.
Janis draws on a mix of approaches to suit the person in front of her. That can include client-centred conversations, cognitive behavioural ideas to spot and change unhelpful thinking, mindfulness practices to reduce reactivity, and focused trauma work that attends to current effects rather than digging into the past. She adapts tools for issues like anger, impulsivity, ADHD-related difficulties, and compassion fatigue.
When working with trauma she does not press for detailed retelling of events. The emphasis is on what the experience has left you with now, and on pacing the work so it fits each person's readiness. She combines psycho-education with skills practice so clients can notice change between sessions.
Her background includes more than five years supporting people at a local charity with domestic violence, sexual abuse, PTSD and depression. The first session is an opportunity to map out how current problems affect everyday life and to agree on practical next steps.
Approaches you might use together online
Janis uses client-centred work, cognitive behavioural methods and mindfulness in her online practice. Client-centred work means conversations that follow what matters to the client, helping them to identify goals and priorities. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and teaches practical techniques to change unhelpful patterns. Mindfulness therapy brings simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Janis aims to work collaboratively to decide which methods fit the client's needs, goals and preferences. That choice can change over time as progress is made and new priorities appear.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around study, work and travel, reduce commuting time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. For some people video sessions help with non-verbal connection, while audio-only meetings can be easier on bandwidth or less tiring after a long day. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists can discuss what will work best for everyday life and practical routines.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, sleep and eating issues, career stress and related problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is relaxed and interactive, focusing on practical techniques, psycho-education and conversational work to address what is affecting daily life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of experience, including work in a local charity supporting people with domestic violence, sexual abuse, PTSD and depression.
What are her credentials and where does she practise?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
She accepts international clients and offers sessions in English.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; confirm the current online and in-person options before booking.
How does the payment system work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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