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Janis Sims, BACP

Janis Sims offers a warm, person-focused way of working that puts the client at the centre.

About Janis

Janis Sims offers a warm, person-focused way of working that puts the client at the centre. She uses a client-centred approach alongside emotion-focused and skills-based methods to help people manage stress, anxiety and relationship concerns. Janis speaks English and Spanish and works with people across the United Kingdom and internationally.

She keeps sessions straightforward and practical. Conversations look at what matters most right now and build on strengths you already have.

Background and approach

Janis supports people dealing with trauma, grief, parenting strains, self-esteem or motivation issues and with concerns around addiction or mood disorders. Her approach draws on Dialectical Behaviour Therapy skills to help with emotion regulation and distress tolerance. Emotionally-Focused Therapy ideas are used when people want to improve how they connect and communicate with others.

The client-centred stance means the person s views guide the work and choices about what to try next. Janis has six years of professional experience and is associated with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She aims to make the first steps feel manageable and clear.

Sessions are paced to suit each person and to fit into everyday life. People often come with specific goals such as improving sleep, coping with parenting pressures, exploring identity or managing ADHD-related challenges. Janis helps break those goals into small, workable steps and checks progress as therapy continues.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	383354	March 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Janis lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, 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 / loneliness
Mood disorders
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Self-love
Social anxiety and phobia
Somatization
Women's issues

Ways of working Janis names

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Therapeutic approaches for online support

Janis blends client-centred work with practical methods to help people make changes that matter. Client-Centred Therapy emphasises listening closely and following the person s priorities so they steer the conversation and the goals. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, or DBT, offers clear skills for managing strong emotions, reducing distress and improving attention to everyday routines. Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on how people connect and communicate, which can help with intimacy, attachment and relationship problems.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Janis will work together with each person to decide what fits best for their situation, goals and preferences. That might mean trying one way for a few sessions and then blending in other techniques if needed; decisions are made collaboratively throughout the work.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging so therapy can fit around work, family and daily life. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation when cues and tone matter, phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited, and messaging or live chat can suit short check-ins or ongoing reflections. These options make it easier to keep continuity and to use therapy in flexible ways that match different routines and needs.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Janis help with?

Janis supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse. She also works with parenting pressures, self-esteem, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues and many other practical concerns.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is client-centred and collaborative, using emotion-focused work and DBT skills when helpful. Sessions focus on strengths, practical steps and improving emotional and relational coping.

What experience does she bring?

She has six years of professional experience working with a range of issues including ADHD, mood disorders, trauma and parenting-related strain.

Where is she based and what credential does she hold?

Janis works with people in the United Kingdom and internationally and is linked with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.

In which languages are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is delivered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are costs handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist arrangements; sessions are provided via a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start working with Janis?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist s availability.