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Therapy with Janine

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Therapy with Janine

BACP Registered Counsellor. Short-term and long-term counselling, face to face and online for adult individuals. Based in Rayleigh, Essex.

I help people navigate the ups and downs of life and restore calm and balance. www.therapywithjanine.co.uk As a person-centred counsellor, I work with adult individuals both face to face and online via Zoom helping with a wide variety of issues. The person-centred approach means that I am here to listen without judgement, to offer a safe and confidential space for you to explore what is going on in your world and to help you make sense of things. I won't tell you what to do as I believe that we all hold our own answers deep down - but sometimes we just need a little support in figuring things out. I draw on my training and knowledge to offer therapeutic insights from a range of Psychology and Psychotherapy models. I tailor my approach to each client that I see as I don't believe in 'one size fits all'. Your experience of therapy should be as unique as you are and I work collaboratively with you to work out what approach will work best for you. There is no set number of sessions that you need to have - I offer both short term and longer term options. We can discuss this in our first session. One of the most important factors when embarking on counselling is the relationship between counsellor and client. Developing a good relationship based on mutual trust and respect will enhance your experience of therapy and is the most effective vehicle for change. To make sure that we are a good fit for each other, I offer a free 15 minute initial phone call so that we can get to know each other before deciding whether to work together. It's an opportunity for you to tell me a little about why you are seeking counselling at this time and ask any questions. I will tell you about me and how I work and from there we can set up an appointment to meet for our first session. To book an initial phone call, email me at therapywithjanine@gmail.com
or text 07752 859919

10/02/2026

Come and have a nose round my counselling room.

I’ve created a cosy comfortable space for clients to share their stories and feel supported.

If you’d like to book in DM or email me.

hello@therapywithjanine.co.uk

30/01/2026

Have you ever wondered what therapy even is?! 🤔🤷🏻‍♀️🤷‍♂️

Strap in - it’s a long one!! 😄

There are lots of common misconceptions about therapy - and therapists! One of which is that we just ‘sit and listen’. This is so far from the truth!! 🙈

Of course we listen, but there is rather a lot more to it than that, otherwise we wouldn’t need all those years of training would we!

I want to break down what therapy means to me:

Therapy is so much more than simply supporting someone with their mental health. That’s really just the generic catch-all phrase that we use.

It’s also helping them to break out of unhealthy, often toxic or abusive dynamics that have affected their sense of self; destroyed their confidence and obliterated their self-esteem.

It’s helping them to reclaim their own identity and develop a belief in themselves that they are worthy of love, care and consideration for being exactly who they are.

It’s helping them to live with purpose and feel safe and confident to be authentic without apology.

It’s hearing someone’s story, and validating their experience. It’s holding their pain so they don’t have to hold it alone.

It’s reassuring them that they aren’t broken or going mad.

It’s being a lighthouse in the storm for them with things feel turbulent and out of control.

Helping them to navigate the waves and make it to shore safely.

It’s helping them to look at the beliefs they hold about themselves and question if those beliefs are really theirs or someone else’s.

And if they do belong to them, are they still helpful and valid or are they causing them to stay stuck, small, anxious and afraid?

It’s making people feel seen. It’s making them feel held and understood. It’s making them feel cared for; that they matter to someone.

It’s helping them to recognise that they were never the problem. They are reacting to the difficult, painful, abusive, traumatic things that have happened to them.

They are not broken. They don’t have a mental health condition at all. They are not a set of labels that the medical model of psychiatry and psychology has decided they have.

They are a human being reacting to the conditions they find themself in, with the programming and conditioning they had growing up and the tools and resources that they had available to them at the time.

It’s teaching people a different perspective. It’s encouraging a growth and self-compassionate mindset.

It’s passing on my knowledge, skills, experience and understanding of helpful tools and resources to help people grow and build resilience all while being themselves.

It’s that and so much more. I could write an essay on all the ways therapy can help people.

Ultimately, therapy is a chance to grow.

It’s a chance to change things for the better.

It’s not the therapy alone that is somehow going to magically make everything better. The person coming to therapy has to be an active participant in that change.

But I’ve witnessed some pretty miraculous things over the years when it comes to human struggle and thriving after adversity. 💫

People never cease to amaze me for the strength they can unearth when they’re willing to do the work.

My hope is that with this post I might have challenged some of the misconceptions about therapy and made even just one person think differently about it and its benefits.

If you want to experience all of those things and more with me, I’d love to hear from you. I have spaces with no waiting list and would love to support you on your healing journey.

📧 hello@therapywithjanine.co.uk

Have a lovely weekend,

With love,

Janine x

27/01/2026

I’ve just got off the phone with a prospective new client after they took me up of my offer of a free initial phone chat.

In fact, this is my standard practice for all new clients, and here’s why…

It’s so important that you feel comfortable with the therapist you chose to work with, after all, you will be sharing some profoundly personal details with this person and a strong therapeutic relationship needs to be at the heart of this. 💖

I think it’s so important that people get to hear my voice and get a sense of who I am before making such an important and potentially life-changing decision.

I don’t say that lightly - working with the right therapist for you can be life changing!

Finding someone who can give you a really safe, nonjudgmental space to talk about your feelings and your personal history is fundamental.

Finding someone who can offer new perspectives and wisdom drawn from a variety of theoretical approaches is equally important to help you make sense of your past but give you the tools and confidence to move forwards.

The initial phone call also serves another purpose; it helps me to make sure that I feel I am equipped with the right skill set to be able to help people. And I will be totally honest if I feel your issues may be best supported by another professional or modality of therapy. (I will help with an onward referral).

Either way, that 15/20 minutes on the phone is the start of a healing journey for many clients and I feel it’s super important to make it as warm, welcoming and non-intimidating as possible. 🕊️

I do have spaces at the moment so DM or email me if you’d like to book a free phone chat to discuss how I can help you feel better and move forwards.

📧 hello@therapywithjanine.co.uk

23/01/2026

🥺Anxiety 🥺

Just my thoughts on anxiety as we head into the weekend.

Whatever you’re up to - have a good one.

Janine 💕

19/01/2026

Good Morning!

Here we are again, another chilly January Monday. 🧣🧤

I’ve been reflecting on things that come up in therapy and something that comes up often with clients is about how to find a sense of balance amongst the chaos. I’m pretty sure that this is the key to life actually and definitely a big part of the healing process.

What do I mean by ‘finding balance?’

Sometimes life can feel like a lot. We are pulled in so many directions these days - kids, work, home life, family, pets, financial pressures - the list goes on doesn’t it!? It’s easy to see why we become overwhelmed, anxious and burnt out. 🤯

We can become hyperfixated on one or two areas of life, and before you know it, these things seem to dominate our whole entire reality and everything feels like it’s piling on.

Finding a sense of balance is a continuous process of adjusting to stay steady and fulfilled, not a one-time fix. It requires self-awareness and flexibility.

Here’s how I can help you to find your balance:

⚖️ We can explore how you are balancing professional and/or family demands with personal time, rest and play.

⚖️ We can look at how you are prioritising your own wellbeing including how to implement boundaries and say ‘no’ to what doesn’t align with what’s most important to you.

⚖️ We can increase your self-awareness so that you are able to better recognise when things are off-kilter so that you can consciously adjust your focus.

⚖️ We can work on harmonising your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual needs to increase your resilience and confidence in your ability to keep all the plates spinning (and decide which ones you can let go of).

We are always going to face challenges and tough times, but we get to decide how we face these things.

And I am saying all this as someone who walked the wrong way, against the crowds, round Ikea at the weekend 😂🥴 (although I’m pretty proud of myself for not having a complete meltdown. I eventually found the exit 😆)

Infact, it’s just occurred to me what a wonderful analogy this is. Life doesn’t have to always feel like a battle against the tide; if we can find a sense of calm and balance, we can turn the tide and go with the flow which definitely makes things feel a bit easier.

If you would like some help to find your balance, email or DM me.

📧 hello@therapywithjanine.co.uk

17/01/2026

Clinging to a righteous belief while acting like a c*ckwomble doesn’t make you a better person.

Aligning your words and actions and embodying kindness, compassion and love do.

📸 Peaceful Mind Peaceful Life

16/01/2026

If you’ve been thinking about starting therapy for a while, but haven’t yet taken the plunge, I get it. 🫣

It can feel a bit scary and daunting to begin with. Admitting we might need a bit of help and support for lots of us feels like a failure in some way.

But believe me when I say, we all need help sometimes. Asking for support while you’re going through something tough is not a failing at all! It’s actually a sign of strength and courage. It means you want things to change and you’re willing to do the work and be an active participant in that change.

I try to make the process as easy as I possibly can for new clients. I get how hard it can feel to even send that first email to enquire about counselling. (Before I was a therapist, I was a client first.)

I offer a free phone consultation as standard because I think it’s really important that as a prospective client you get to hear my voice, get a feel for me and decide for yourself if you think I’m the counsellor for you.

One of the most important aspects to seeking therapy is that you gel with your therapist. As therapists, we’re all different, we work in different ways and we all have different personalities. And as clients, we’re all looking for different things from our therapist.

I pride myself on being warm, friendly, relatable and have been told on more than one occasion I have a calming vibe about me! But you don’t have to take my word for it!!

If you’re ready to move forwards with healing the parts of you that need compassion, empathy, understanding and support, then reach out and we will arrange that phone call.

You can also check out this blog post I wrote about what to expect as a new client of mine.

https://therapywithjanine.co.uk/2025/07/24/new-to-therapy-what-you-can-expect-as-a-new-client/

I’m here, eager to support you whenever you are ready.

Janine💕

14/01/2026

I’ve been a bit quiet on here what with the Christmas period, but I have been back to work with clients since the start of January in my cosy counselling room which I adore so much. 💖

It’s always such a bittersweet moment when a client that I’ve worked with for a long time tells me that they are feeling much better and doesn’t need me anymore! It often brings up mixed feelings for me.

I care deeply about the clients I work with and look forward to seeing them each time they come, but ultimately my job is to help people feel better so that they feel able to live their lives freely, equipped with the tools and skills to be able to cope and manage their emotions better. I don’t get to hold on to people!

So even though I may miss my clients, I’m actually really pleased when they feel better and able to go it alone and that essentially, I’ve been able to help and make a difference to their lives. There is no greater privilege. 😊

And that’s precisely what’s happened this morning. I’ve said goodbye to a long-term client (for now at least - my door is always open if they wish to return in the future) and as a result I have space for new clients looking for support. 🗣️

If life has been tough for you lately and you need a warm, welcoming space to share the load, please drop me a DM or an email and I will message you back. I have daytime, early evening and limited Saturday morning slots available.

I offer a free 15 minute phone call so that we can discuss how I may be able to help and answer any questions you might have about therapy and how it all works.

I feel so priviliged to do what I do and never take anything for granted. If you are struggling, please reach out.

I’m here to listen.

Janine 💕

📧 hello@therapywithjanine.co.uk

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31/12/2025

Whatever this year has been like for you, I hope you remember that with the new year comes a new opportunity to make memories with those you love and to cherish what’s truly important in life.

Whether you’re one for making New Year’s resolutions or if you prefer like me, to slide gently from this year to the next without putting too much pressure on yourself l hope the year ahead is kind to you. 💕

Wishing all of my lovely followers and clients ~ past, present and future a very Happy New Year.

I hope it’s a peaceful one. 🕊️

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Tuesday	9am - 8pm
Wednesday	9am - 8pm
Thursday	9am - 8pm
Friday	9am - 6pm
Saturday	9am - 12pm

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