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Jane Stannard, BACP, NCPS

Credentials: BACP, NCPS
Experience: 10 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, Anxiety Grief Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

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Jane Stannard uses a client-centred approach combined with cognitive behavioural techniques to support people through difficult times. She listens without judgement and helps people talk through what feels overwhelming. Jane aims to make sessions straightforward and practical so people can begin to feel a little lighter after a session.

She has ten years' experience and holds a BACP membership and NCPS credential. Jane has worked in voluntary counselling roles for six years and has supported people with bereavement, loss and relationship difficulties.

Background and approach

She also helps with anxiety, stress, depression and workplace challenges. Jane offers practical coping strategies alongside open listening. Cognitive behavioural work can help spot and change unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns.

The client-centred side focuses on being heard and respected so personal decisions feel easier to make. She can support people who want faith-sensitive counselling and can offer prayerful support for those who request it, while also working with people who have no faith. Jane holds an AQA Level 4 Diploma and a Level 3 Diploma in Adult Social Care.

Her practice includes online and telephone work and she has training recognised by the Association for Counselling and Therapy Online. Jane's practice is insured and she is registered with relevant professional bodies. If someone wants to explore whether she might be a good fit, they are encouraged to start a short matching process and arrange a session.

How client-centred work and CBT translate to online therapy

Client-centred therapy focuses on listening, empathy and helping people feel understood. Online sessions give the same chance to talk and be heard, with the counsellor following the person's lead and helping them make sense of things.

Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of thinking and acting. In an online setting CBT can use short practical exercises, worksheets and step-by-step plans that people can apply between sessions to reduce anxiety or manage mood.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and may use client-centred listening alongside CBT tools when that fits the person's needs. Decisions about methods are reviewed together as therapy progresses.

Online formats can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy life. Video calls work well for face-to-face conversations, phone sessions use less data and can be quieter, and live chat or text messaging suit quick check-ins or people who prefer typing. These options offer flexibility for different schedules and practical circumstances.

What concerns does she help with?

Jane works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self esteem and depression, and supports people coping with life changes. She also focuses on blended family issues, divorce and separation, family problems, hospice and end-of-life counselling, narcissism, panic disorder and women's issues.

What is her therapeutic style?

She combines client-centred counselling with cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). That means she listens openly and also offers practical ways to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours.

How much experience does she have?

She has ten years' experience overall and has spent six years counselling in voluntary roles. That background includes work with bereavement, loss and a range of emotional difficulties.

What credentials and region apply?

Jane is in the United Kingdom and holds membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) plus NCPS. She also has an AQA Level 4 Diploma and a Level 3 Diploma in Adult Social Care.

Which languages and international clients are supported?

Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.

In what formats are sessions offered?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging so people can choose what suits them best. She has recognised training for online and telephone counselling.

How are costs handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. Exact pricing will be shown during the matching and booking process.

What are the first steps to begin?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability. The matching process helps confirm if she might be a good fit.

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Experience: 10 years
Registered with: BACP, NCPS
Languages: English

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Jane Stannard, BACP, NCPS

Background and approach

How client-centred work and CBT translate to online therapy

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

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