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Janis Dreosti, BACP

Janis Dreosti is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression.

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About Janis

Janis Dreosti is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. She uses a calm, interactive style so clients can feel at ease and focus on what they want from therapy. Sessions aim to identify practical steps that make daily life easier.

Janis keeps sessions straightforward and personal. She listens first and then offers techniques to manage overwhelming feelings, intrusive thoughts, sleep problems or difficulties with motivation.

Background and approach

She explains why certain reactions happen and introduces simple tools people can use between sessions. When trauma is part of the story, Janis does not push clients to revisit events. Instead she concentrates on the effects the experience has left behind and on coping strategies that help now.

Work proceeds at the client’s pace, recognising the person as the expert on their own life. Her way of working draws on a mix of approaches including client-centred dialogue, cognitive behavioural techniques, mindfulness and solution-focused ideas. These are combined to fit each person’s needs rather than following a single method.

Janis has five years of experience and has supported people affected by domestic violence, sexual abuse, post-traumatic stress and depression through charity work as well as independent practice. The first session looks at how current problems are affecting day-to-day life and what the client wants to achieve next.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	383171	May 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
Trauma and abuse
Self esteem
Depression
Coping with life changes
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Blended family issues
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dependent personality
Divorce and separation
Family problems
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hoarding
Impulsivity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Multicultural concerns
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Phobias
Post-traumatic stress
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Ways of working Janis names

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Practical approaches for online trauma and stress support

Janis commonly blends Trauma-Focused Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to meet different needs. Trauma-Focused Therapy here means focusing on how past events affect day-to-day life and building skills to manage those effects without repeatedly retelling the event. Client-Centred Therapy puts the person’s experience at the heart of sessions, with the counsellor following the client’s lead and working at their pace. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and teaches straightforward strategies to reduce anxiety and improve mood.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Janis will discuss options and collaborate with clients to choose methods that fit their goals and preferences. This makes therapy an active process where techniques are tailored rather than imposed.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video lets people use visual cues and longer conversation. Phone sessions can be quicker and need less bandwidth. Live chat or messaging can be useful for short check-ins, or when someone prefers written reflection. These choices increase flexibility and make it easier to fit therapy around work, study or caregiving responsibilities.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Janis help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression and related issues such as sleep, eating and anger.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is calm and interactive, focusing on listening first and then offering practical techniques to manage emotions and thoughts.

What experience does she bring to sessions?

She has five years of experience and has worked in independent practice and for a local charity supporting people affected by domestic violence, sexual abuse, PTSD and depression.

Which professional credential does she hold and where is she located?

She is registered with the BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

What session formats are offered?

Sessions can be held via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.