Jane Stannard

Jane Stannard is a counsellor who uses an integrative, person-centred approach. She combines client-centred care with practical tools from cognitive behavioural therapy to help people facing stress, anxiety, grief and low self-esteem. Jane has ten years' experience and holds BACP and NCPS credentials.

Jane listens first and asks what matters to each person. Sessions focus on the day-to-day problems that make life hard. She offers a calm space to talk about loss, relationship strain, workplace pressure and changes such as separation or blended family concerns.

Her work often helps people manage panic attacks, reduce anxiety and rebuild confidence after bereavement or major life transitions. She pays attention to practical coping steps alongside listening to each person’s story. That mix aims to ease immediate distress while building longer-term strategies.

Jane is happy to support people who want faith to be part of counselling and can include prayerful perspectives for those who request them. She also works with people who do not follow a faith and adapts to each person’s needs and values.

Her background includes voluntary counselling experience and recognised diplomas at AQA Level 4 and Level 3 in Adult Social Care. Jane is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society.

People interested in starting are encouraged to check session options and decide if Jane feels like the right fit, then follow the directory's process to arrange an initial meeting.

How her approaches translate to online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on being heard without judgement. The counsellor reflects what a person says, helps them find their own answers and prioritises the person’s experience in each session. This approach can be helpful for grief, life changes and emotional overwhelm because it creates space to tell your story.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts, feelings and actions together. It uses simple exercises and practical strategies to reduce anxiety and manage panic. CBT can help with stress, low mood and workplace worries by giving concrete steps to try between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will talk with each person about goals and preferences and will shape sessions together. That means using listening-focused methods when people need to process loss and adding CBT tools when they want active coping skills.

Confirm which session options are available before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats here. Online counselling can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also offer flexibility for those who prefer not to be on camera or who need sessions that fit around work or care commitments.