About

Meet Jane

As a qualified counsellor registered with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society, I bring a warm, conversational, and collaborative approach to my practice. With a belief in tailoring my methods to suit each client’s needs, in practice this means I have a person-centred foundation and then include CBT to understand thoughts and behaviours, and psychodynamic approaches to explore internalised beliefs and past events. 

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My aim is to help clients develop a greater understanding of themselves and of the challenges they are bringing. Seeking help is a positive step, and I collaborate with clients to form new perspectives and find inner resilience. 

Through careful reflection and exploration, I aim to help clients gain insight, and identify their strengths and resources to find a way forward. Above all I provide a confidential space for clients to express themselves, acknowledging that sometimes it’s easier to talk to a skilled person than those closest to you. 

Taking the first step towards counselling takes courage, but together, we can navigate through your journey towards healing and growth. 

 My membership with the NCPS means I abide by their code of ethics and have regular clinical supervision. 

I live in Gloucester with my husband. Alongside my private practice, I work as a counsellor for The Nelson Trust. The way I like to relax is being creative with different arts and crafts my creativity is something that I bring to the counselling sessions if suitable for the individual. 

Qualifications and Memberships

  • Prince’s Trust Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling Practice
  • Prince’s Trust Level 4 Diploma in Counselling Skills and Theory
  • ABC Awards Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills
  • City Lit College Level 2 Counselling Introduction
  • Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling
  • Cruse Bereavement Support Foundation Course Certificate
  • Level 3 in Understanding Autism

My professional membership of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society is dependent upon continued training throughout my practice as a counsellor.

Membership No: NCS21-02802

Services

Counselling Services

What does therapy look like?

This is a collaborative process of exploration, and I want to ensure you feel safe and we work at a pace that is right for you. 

A good start is for me to get to know you, and to understand who you are, and how it feels to be you. In the first instance you might need someone to talk to, and get some of your thoughts and feelings out there safely. 

We can then decide together what goals you have for therapy. It can sometimes feel encouraging to make a plan of action. These goals can always be reviewed as we progress, as the focus of these may change over time. 

The time in our sessions is yours, and we will use that time in whichever way will be of most benefit to you. I will be working alongside you, rather than telling you what to do. My role is to give you all the support you need and appropriate guidance too. 

How long will we work together?

This varies from individual to individual, and could be short-term of 4 to 6 weeks, or longer-term over months or years. If we were to work longer-term we would have regular reviews to ensure our work was meeting your needs, and if any changes needed to be made.

These reviews are also important to establish when you feel ready to end therapy, and to work towards the end safely with a plan of how that will look.

Where will we meet?

At present, all counselling sessions take place online, on the secure platform Zoom, or on the telephone if you prefer.

With online and telephone sessions, counselling can fit into your life wherever you have access to a confidential space.

Session duration

Sessions are 50 minutes.

Fees

The cost is £50 per session, however I am happy to have a conversation around this regarding what you can afford and/or the frequency of sessions.

Informal Chat

I offer a free 30-minute informal chat, which can be by telephone or online to suit you. Please email me at: insightfulpathcounselling@gmail.com.

This is an opportunity for us to meet, explore why you are looking to begin counselling, and for you to ask any questions you may have before making any financial commitment.

If you are happy to start we would then agree on a day and time to commence regular sessions.

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Approach

Therapeutic Approaches

With a belief in tailoring my methods to suit each client’s needs, in practice this means I have a person-centred foundation and then include CBT to understand thoughts and behaviours, and psychodynamic approaches to explore internalised beliefs and past events.

Therapy Process

A good start is for me to get to know you, and to understand who you are, and how it feels to be you. In the first instance, you might need someone to talk to, and get some of your thoughts and feelings out there safely.

We can then decide together what goals you have for therapy. It can sometimes feel encouraging to make a plan of action. These goals can always be reviewed as we progress, as the focus of these may change over time.

The time in our sessions is yours, and we will use that time in whichever way will be of most benefit to you. I will be working alongside you, rather than telling you what to do. My role is to give you all the support you need and appropriate guidance too.

Session Activities

  • Discover your inner self and reflect on how you’ve become who you are today.
  • Cultivate your inner strengths to face life’s challenges with confidence.
  • Engage fully with the present moment, approaching it with compassion and without judgment.
  • Deepen your understanding of the connection between your emotional and physical self.
  • Break free from societal conditioning and embrace your true, authentic self.
  • Trust in your intuition and embrace your uniqueness.
  • Broaden your awareness of how you interact with yourself, others, and the world around you.
  • Observe the patterns you’ve developed for coping with life and evaluate whether they still serve you well.
  • Embrace humour as a powerful healing tool.
  • Address any issues that are holding you back, or simply gain a fresh, encouraging perspective.
  • Reconnect with your childlike sense of curiosity and wonder.

Areas of Work

Areas I work with

 Anxiety  

Depression  

Loss  

Bereavement  

Grief  

Stress  

Trauma  

Abandonment  

Betrayal 

Self-doubt  

Self-esteem  

Neurodiversity  

Childhood trauma  

Relationship issues  

Friendship issues  

Work issues  

Health issues  

Menopause 

FAQs

How long will we work together?

This varies from individual to individual, and could be short-term of 4 to 6 weeks, or longer-term over months or years. If we were to work longer-term we would have regular reviews to ensure our work was meeting your needs, and if any changes needed to be made.

These reviews are also important to establish when you feel ready to end therapy, and to work towards the end safely with a plan of how that will look.

Where will we meet?

At present, all counselling sessions take place online, on the secure platform Zoom, or on the telephone if you prefer.

With online and telephone sessions, counselling can fit into your life wherever you have access to a confidential space.

What are the session fees?

The cost is £50 per session; however, I am happy to have a conversation around this regarding what you can afford and/or the frequency of sessions.

What is included in the free 30-minute informal chat?

I offer a free 30-minute informal chat, which can be by telephone or online to suit you. This is an opportunity for us to meet, explore why you are looking to begin counselling, and for you to ask any questions you may have before making any financial commitment.

If you are happy to start, we would then agree on a day and time to commence regular sessions.

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