Counsellor profile
Janis Sims, BACP
Counsellor - Stress and relationships
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- DBT skills
- EFT for relationships
About Janis
Counsellor and member of the BACP with six years of experience, Janis Sims works in the United Kingdom with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and parenting concerns. She also helps with self-esteem, motivation and confidence. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish and Janis accepts international clients.
Janis uses a client-centred approach to make conversations straightforward and focused on the person's own priorities. That means sessions aim to follow what matters to the individual, and to build on what already works in their life. She also draws on elements of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy to teach practical skills for emotional regulation and distress tolerance.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy appears in her practice for work around close relationships and intimacy-related issues. In that context she helps people notice interaction patterns and try new ways of connecting. Janis commonly supports those coping with grief, depression, addictions and sleep or eating difficulties.
Her additional focus areas include adoption and foster care, attachment concerns, autism and Asperger Syndrome, blended family issues and chronic health conditions. She also works with people experiencing dissociation, mood disorders, postpartum depression and post-traumatic stress.
Janis keeps sessions direct and practical. Conversations aim to identify immediate coping steps, and to discuss longer-term goals such as improved communication or better boundaries. She asks about each person’s aims during the first meeting and adjusts the work that follows to fit those aims.
Therapeutic approaches used in online counselling
Janis uses Client-Centred Therapy to keep sessions focused on the person's concerns and strengths. This approach centres the conversation on what the client wants to address and helps them make practical choices about next steps.She also incorporates Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, which teaches clear skills for managing intense emotions and reducing impulsive reactions. DBT skills can be helpful for stress, anxiety and difficulties with emotional regulation.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and help decide which methods to use. This is a collaborative process and can change as the work progresses.
Please confirm the current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific delivery methods. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy day, shorten travel time, reduce time away from work or family commitments, and allow quieter check-ins when a full face-to-face meeting is not possible. Registered or accredited professionals can explain practical options when you arrange the first appointment.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self-esteem and confidence. Additional areas include grief, addictions, eating and sleeping difficulties and career concerns.
What is her main approach in sessions?
She uses Client-Centred Therapy as her base, focusing on the person's priorities and strengths. She also uses Dialectical Behaviour Therapy for practical emotion skills and Emotionally-Focused Therapy for relationship work.
How much experience does she have?
Janis has six years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including trauma, parenting and mood difficulties.
Which professional body is she a member of and where does she practise?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP, and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. International clients are accepted.
How are sessions delivered?
Please confirm current session formats before booking as the biography does not specify formats. Check the booking details for up-to-date options.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Check the booking information for precise pricing.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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