Jane Stannard

• Grief and bereavement
• CBT and person centred
• Workplace and relationship issues

About Jane

Jane Stannard works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self‑esteem, depression and life changes. She uses Client‑Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help people talk through what is happening and find practical ways forward. Jane is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and NCPS, and she has ten years' experience in counselling.

Jane listens to each person's story and offers time to speak without judgement. Sessions aim to reduce distress, clarify current problems and build small steps towards better coping. She draws on person‑centred principles to focus on the client's perspective and uses CBT techniques when thinking patterns or behaviour changes are helpful.

Her background includes six years of volunteer counselling and work with a range of issues such as bereavement, relationship difficulties, workplace stress and abuse. She also has experience supporting people through end‑of‑life and hospice related concerns, and with the practical effects of separation and blended family situations.

Jane holds an AQA Level 4 Diploma and a Level 3 Diploma in Adult Social Care. She is a registered member of the Association of Christian Counselling and has ACTO recognised training for telephone and online work. Her practice carries professional indemnity insurance and she is registered with the Information Commissioner's Office.

People sometimes notice reduced anxiety and clearer decision making after a few sessions. Jane can provide prayerful support for those who ask, and she works with people of all faiths or none. To start, clients are invited to check whether she is the right counsellor for them.

How Jane uses person centred and CBT approaches online

Client‑Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting the person's experience so they feel heard and can make sense of difficult feelings. It is useful for bereavement, relationship strain and general life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviours affect mood and teaches practical techniques to reduce anxiety and manage low mood.

Choosing an approach is collaborative. Jane will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful in early sessions and then adapt the work as needs change. That way the method supports what the person wants to focus on rather than being imposed from the start.

The practical benefits of online work make it easier to fit counselling around daily life. Many people find it simpler to schedule sessions without travel and to check in during a break from work. The biography notes ACTO recognised training for online and telephone work, but specific session formats are not listed here, so please confirm current options before booking. Registered or accredited professionals can offer a mix of therapeutic tools during remote sessions to address grief, anxiety, workplace problems and other concerns.

Topics Jane lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Grief
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• Coping with life changes
• Blended family issues
• Divorce and separation
• Family problems
• Hospice and end-of-life counselling
• Narcissism
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Women's issues
• Workplace issues

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Questions about Jane

Does she work with anxiety and panic attacks?

Yes. She helps people with anxiety and panic disorder including practical coping strategies and short CBT techniques.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She offers integrative counselling that draws on Client‑Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to suit each person's needs.

How much experience does she have?

She has ten years' experience and six years of volunteer counselling supporting a range of issues.

What are her professional credentials and where is she based?

She is a registered member of the BACP and NCPS and works in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients see her?

No. She does not take clients outside the United Kingdom.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I get started with her counselling?

Select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.