Janis Dreosti , BACP

Janis Dreosti is a qualified counsellor based in the United Kingdom and a member of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which recognises professional standards in the field. She has experience supporting people with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, motivation, self esteem, confidence and depression, and she is familiar with the particular pressures faced by young people and students.

Her working style is interactive and relaxed, with an emphasis on creating a comfortable space so the client can focus on what they want from therapy and how to move forward together. Janis uses psycho-education to help clients understand why feelings such as anxiety, OCD, low self-belief, anger or overwhelm can arise, and she teaches practical techniques to manage those responses in daily life.

Therapy is personalised by integrating a range of therapeutic skills and tools that are effective for stress, depression and overwhelming feelings. When working with trauma she does not press for details of past events but concentrates on the impact those experiences have left behind, moving at a pace the client finds manageable and respecting the client as the expert on their own life.

In addition to private practice, Janis has more than five years of experience working for a local charity supporting and counselling people affected by domestic violence, sexual abuse, PTSD and depression. An initial session explores current difficulties, their effect on wellbeing, and what the client hopes to achieve, so together they can plan the next steps toward where the client wants to be.

Therapeutic approaches for online care and trauma recovery

Janis works from a blend of well established approaches tailored to each person's needs. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a supportive, non-judgmental relationship in which the client leads the pace and direction of work - this helps with confidence, self-esteem and navigating life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, involves identifying and gently challenging unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours and learning practical skills to reduce symptoms of anxiety, low mood and stress. Trauma-Focused Therapy attends to the effects trauma has left behind rather than revisiting events, using tools to improve day-to-day functioning and emotional regulation while respecting the client’s own expertise about their experience.

Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative process - Janis helps clients explore options and chooses techniques that fit their goals, preferences and current needs. Together they decide what to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions around study, work or family life and to access therapists from different locations. These options support regular contact, practical continuity and choice in how people feel most comfortable engaging in therapy.