Janis Sims

• Stress and anxiety
• Trauma and abuse
• Parenting support

About Janis

Janis Sims works on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, self-esteem and motivation using a client-centred approach. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has six years of professional experience.

She begins by listening to each person's story and noticing the strengths they already use. Sessions focus on what feels most important to the client, with the counsellor helping to clarify goals and try practical ways to manage difficult feelings. This may include skills to cope with strong emotions and strategies to improve communication in relationships.

Janis uses elements of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy to teach emotion regulation and distress-tolerance skills. She also draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy ideas to look at how feelings and patterns affect closeness in relationships. The emphasis is on clear, practical steps rather than jargon or lengthy theory.

Her work covers a wide range of issues linked to mood, identity and relationships. This includes grief, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping difficulties, addiction concerns, ADHD, and challenges around adoption, attachment or blended families. She also supports people exploring non-monogamous relationships and LGBT matters.

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish and can include coaching-style work on career or motivation when helpful. Janis accepts international clients and uses a session model organised through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

To begin, people use the platform's matching questionnaire and book a first session. Janis aims to work collaboratively so that each person can choose what to focus on and how to move forward.

How Janis uses her approaches in online counselling

Janis draws on client-centred counselling, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy in her online work. Client-centred counselling involves listening carefully and helping people set their own goals; it suits issues where someone wants to talk things through and find clearer direction. DBT provides concrete skills for managing intense emotions and reducing self-destructive reactions, useful for anxiety, mood swings and distress. Emotionally-Focused Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and helps people change unhelpful interaction styles to improve connection.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Janis will discuss options with each person and agree together which methods to try, based on the client's needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and she adjusts the focus as progress is made.

The practical benefits of remote counselling include fitting sessions around daily life and keeping regular appointments when travel is difficult. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available formats before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to attend when time is limited or when quieter surroundings are needed, and they allow the same therapeutic approaches to be used in a way that fits into everyday routines.

Topics Janis lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Family conflicts
• Trauma and abuse
• Parenting issues
• Self-esteem
• Addictions
• LGBT
• Relationship issues
• Grief
• Intimacy-related issues
• Eating disorders
• Sleeping disorders
• Career difficulties
• Depression
• Coaching
• ADHD
• Adoption and foster care
• Attachment issues
• Autism and Asperger Syndrome
• Blended family issues
• Chronic pain, illness, and disability
• Communication problems
• Dissociation
• Family problems
• Forgiveness
• Isolation and loneliness
• Mood disorders
• Polyamory and non-monogamous relationships
• Postpartum depression
• Post-traumatic stress
• Self-love
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Somatization
• Women's issues

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
• Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)

Questions about Janis

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. She helps people manage stress and anxiety using practical coping strategies.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She works in a client-centred way and uses Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy approaches.

How much experience does she have?

She has six years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and relationship concerns.

Is she registered with a professional body in the UK?

Yes. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Can I book sessions in Spanish?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.

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?

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