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Jean Van Slyke, BACP

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

Works with Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefDepression

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Jean Van Slyke is a counsellor who draws on client-centred care to support people facing anxiety, stress, grief and addiction. She aims to create a straightforward space where people can talk about hard things without feeling judged. Jean has eight years of experience and holds BACP accreditation.

Her practice focuses on everyday struggles and big life shifts. She helps with mood difficulties such as depression and bipolar, relationship and intimacy concerns, and coping with trauma or loss.

Background and approach

Other areas she addresses include eating and sleeping problems, low self-esteem, anger, and compassion fatigue. Jean also offers support around family-related pressures and adoption or foster care issues, plus challenges linked to ageing, chronic illness and disability. She works with people dealing with attachment or commitment concerns, body image, and aspects of autism and avoidant personality traits.

Her approach is practical and collaborative. Sessions emphasise listening, reflecting and helping people set small, achievable goals. Motivational interviewing can help when change feels hard, while solution-focused techniques support short-term problem solving.

Clients can expect plain language and steady feedback. Jean encourages people to take the first steps at their own pace and to try methods that suit their life. She accepts clients internationally and offers sessions in English.

Approach-focused online therapy and practical support

Jean uses client-centred therapy to create a listening space where the client’s views guide the work. This approach helps when someone needs acceptance, clarity and time to make sense of feelings. She also draws on solution-focused therapy to identify small steps and concrete changes that can improve day-to-day life quickly.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapy process. Jean works collaboratively to match methods to a person’s needs, goals and preferences. Together they will try approaches, review what helps, and make adjustments as the work progresses.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to give practical flexibility. Video calls are useful for a face-to-face feel, phone sessions are an option when bandwidth is limited, and text or live chat can suit quick check-ins or people who prefer typing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel, and allow ongoing support even when schedules change.
What concerns does Jean commonly address?
Jean works with people experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions and trauma. She also supports those facing relationship issues, intimacy struggles, low self-esteem and compassion fatigue.
What style of therapy does she use?
She uses client-centred therapy to prioritise listening and understanding. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques are used to support change and practical problem solving.
How much professional experience does she have?
Jean has eight years of experience working in therapeutic roles. That time includes supporting people through grief, addictions, trauma and common mental health concerns.
Where is Jean based and what credential does she hold?
She practises in the United Kingdom and holds BACP accreditation as a recognised credential.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English. She also accepts international clients for online work.
What session formats are available?
Jean offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; therapy uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Jean?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
8 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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