Janis Dreosti , BACP

Janis Dreosti is a qualified counsellor based in the United Kingdom who supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression and challenges with motivation and confidence. She uses an interactive and relaxed style to help clients feel at ease in sessions so the work can focus on their goals and what they want to achieve from therapy.

Janis has particular experience working with young people and students, and she aims to help clients understand the reasons behind symptoms such as anxiety, obsessive thoughts, low self-belief, anger or feeling overwhelmed. She combines psycho-education with practical techniques so people can learn why these responses occur and develop tools to manage them more effectively.

When working with trauma, Janis concentrates on the effects that difficult experiences have left behind rather than probing the past or the event itself. She works at each personâs pace and treats the client as the expert on their own life, using a range of therapeutic skills and tools tailored to the individual.

In addition to private practice, Janis has worked for over five years with a local charity supporting and counselling people affected by domestic violence, sexual abuse, PTSD and depression. Her initial sessions focus on understanding how current issues are affecting well-being and clarifying what the client wants to gain from counselling so they can begin to move from where they are now toward where they want to be. Janis holds BACP, which indicates membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a UK professional body for counsellors

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Janis draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness Therapy to tailor support to each person. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the clientâs experience and builds a collaborative, empathetic relationship that supports self-awareness, self-esteem and personal growth. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, making it useful for anxiety, depression and stress-related difficulties. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and gentle attention to thoughts and sensations, which can be helpful for managing overwhelm and improving emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Janis works collaboratively with clients to decide which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences. She integrates techniques from these approaches so each plan reflects the person in front of her rather than a one-size-fits-all model.

Online therapy with Janis is available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to access therapy from home or while traveling, let clients choose the format they find most comfortable, and allow licensed professionals to adapt tools and exercises so progress can continue between sessions.