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Jean Van Slyke, BACP

Jean Van Slyke is a counsellor who uses a client-centred approach to help people find clarity and practical steps forward.

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About Jean

Jean Van Slyke is a counsellor who uses a client-centred approach to help people find clarity and practical steps forward. She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief and low mood. Jean aims to make the first step less daunting by listening without judgement and helping people name what feels hard.

Jean has eight years of professional experience in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.

Background and approach

She offers straightforward support for a wide range of concerns, including relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem, anger, bipolar mood difficulties, and coping with life changes. She also works with people facing challenges around parenting, sleep and eating, chronic illness or pain, body image, and complexities linked to adoption and attachment.

Jean uses motivational interviewing to help people find internal motivation and solution-focused ideas to build small, achievable changes. In sessions Jean keeps language plain and practical. Conversations often begin with what the person most wants to change, then move to realistic steps to try between sessions.

The aim is to reduce overwhelm and build things that make daily life easier. Jean welcomes people who identify as LGBT and attends to issues that come with compassion fatigue or long-term caregiving. Her style is warm, patient and goal-aware, balancing emotional understanding with clear, doable next steps.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	402564	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 Jean lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Depression
LGBT
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Avoidant personality
Blended family issues
Body image
Cancer
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dependent personality
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Eating and food-related issues
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Fertility issues
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
HIV / AIDS
Hoarding
Hospice and end-of-life counselling
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Phobias
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Pregnancy and childbirth
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexuality
Smoking / vaping cessation
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Young adult issues

Ways of working Jean names

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How Jean's approaches work online

Client-Centred Therapy places the person at the heart of sessions. The counsellor listens closely and follows what matters most to the client, helping them make sense of feelings and choices. This suits people dealing with anxiety, grief, trauma and relationship concerns.

Motivational Interviewing focuses on helping a person find their own reasons to change. It uses careful questions and reflective listening to build confidence and commitment, which can be helpful for addictions, lifestyle shifts and stuck patterns.

Finding the right approach is a joint process. Jean will talk with each person about goals, preferences and what has or hasn't helped before. She adapts techniques over time so sessions stay relevant and useful rather than sticking rigidly to one method.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video lets people read expressions and work in depth. Phone calls use less bandwidth and can fit into a busy day. Live chat or messaging suits short check-ins, reflection between sessions, or those who prefer typed communication. These options make therapy flexible and easier to fit around work, family life and other commitments.

Frequently asked

What concerns can I bring to sessions?

Jean supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. She also helps with relationship and intimacy issues, parenting, body image, chronic illness, and many related topics.

How would you describe Jean's therapy style?

Her approach is client-centred and collaborative, with plain conversation and practical suggestions. She also draws on motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques to encourage change.

What experience does Jean have?

Jean has eight years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom. Her background includes supporting people through trauma, addiction recovery, grief, and mood difficulties.

What credentials and location are listed?

Jean is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises from the United Kingdom.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English and Jean accepts international clients.

What session formats does Jean use?

She works online using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are costs handled?

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

How do I begin working with Jean?

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