Jane Wharmby, BACP

Jane Wharmby understands how the darker months or the start of a new year can feel heavy and isolating, and she recognises how hard it can be when people feel there is no-one who understands. She welcomes people who have already taken a first step toward change and offers practical, compassionate support to help them move away from those dark places.

She is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), a recognised professional body in the United Kingdom, and brings 15 years of professional experience from both private and agency practice. As an integrative counsellor she draws on a range of therapeutic techniques so the work can be tailored to each person's needs and adapted as they progress.

Before training in counselling she worked in the tourist industry and in local government, roles that helped deepen her understanding of people and eventually led her into a counselling career. Her clinical experience covers a broad range of concerns, including stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, grief and loss, and depression.

Jane believes counselling should be client led and that each person already has strengths to support change even if they feel out of sight at the moment. Her role is to walk alongside clients, offering support as needed while allowing them to move at their own pace and build resilience. She emphasises that seeking help takes courage and sees that first step as a sign of existing strength.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people identify their values and take practical steps toward a more meaningful life while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings rather than getting stuck trying to eliminate them. This approach can be helpful for stress, anxiety, and difficulties with motivation and life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers structured work on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviours, using practical strategies to address patterns that maintain distress. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and many day-to-day coping challenges.

Client-Centred Therapy emphasises a collaborative, empathic relationship in which the therapist provides acceptance and understanding to help individuals find their own solutions. This approach supports self-esteem, relationship concerns, grief, and the exploration of personal strengths.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey and Jane will work collaboratively with each person to identify which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Licensed professionals and therapists often integrate techniques to tailor the work, and this collaborative process helps ensure the approach evolves as progress is made.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers practical flexibility for busy lives, making it easier to access consistent support from home or elsewhere. These options allow scheduling that fits around work, family, and daily commitments while maintaining regular contact and continuity of care with a therapist.