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Janis Sims, BACP

Calm, practical support for anxiety and life stress

6 years in practice · based in United Kingdom · sessions in English, Spanish · online sessions

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About Janis

Janis Sims is a counsellor who uses a client-centred approach to help people manage anxiety, stress and related life challenges. She has six years of professional experience and works with practical issues like parenting, motivation and self-esteem. Janis speaks English and Spanish and practises in the United Kingdom.

She aims to create a calm space where people can tell their story and be heard. Sessions focus on what matters to the individual and on building strengths already present in their life.

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Background and approach

Janis keeps sessions straightforward and goal-oriented, helping clients notice small changes that add up over time. Her background includes supporting people through trauma and abuse, grief and relationship difficulties. She also works with issues such as addictions, sleeping and eating concerns, and mood problems including depression and postpartum depression.

Additional interests include adoption and foster care, attachment issues and neurodiversity topics like autism and Asperger Syndrome. Janis uses ideas from Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside client-centred practice. That mix supports both practical skills - for managing strong feelings - and deeper work on connection and personal values.

Conversations are paced to suit each person and to build confidence in coping skills. People can expect a respectful, down-to-earth style and help planning achievable next steps. Janis supports those wanting clearer boundaries, better emotion regulation, improved self-worth or help balancing work and family demands.

How Janis blends therapeutic approaches for online work

Client-Centred Therapy places the person and their goals at the heart of sessions. The counsellor listens closely, reflects what matters and helps people find their own solutions. This approach is useful for building trust and tackling concerns like low self-esteem and life transitions.

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, or DBT, offers practical skills for managing intense emotions and reducing impulsive behaviour. It focuses on mindfulness, distress tolerance and emotion regulation, which can help with anxiety, addictions and mood swings. Emotionally-Focused Therapy centres on understanding emotions in relationships and improving connection. It can help people address attachment issues, grief and intimacy-related problems.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work with the therapist. Janis will discuss options and tailor sessions to the client's goals, preferences and the issues they bring. That collaborative planning helps set clear short-term steps and longer-term aims.

Online sessions can be done by video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different routines. Video is useful for in-depth conversations and reading non-verbal cues. Phone sessions suit people who prefer not to be on camera or who have bandwidth limits. Live chat and messaging allow brief check-ins, written reflection and ongoing support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and daily life while working through anxiety and related concerns with a registered or accredited professional.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does Janis work with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting, self-esteem and motivation. Other focus areas include addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her work is client-centred and practical. She combines listening with tools from DBT and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help manage emotions and build relationships.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including mood disorders, PTSD and parenting challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
Janis is recorded with the BACP, which is noted in her credentials. She practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. She also accepts clients from outside the UK.
What session formats are available?
Work can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. This allows for flexible meeting styles to suit different needs.
How are costs handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist arrangements. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Janis?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
6 years
Licensed
Languages
English, Spanish

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