Janette Potts, BACP

Janette Potts is a counsellor who listens and focuses sessions around the person in front of her. She uses an integrative way of working and keeps the client in charge of what happens in sessions. Janette has a particular interest in helping people who are living with health problems and aims to make starting therapy straightforward and compassionate.

Janette uses a blend of approaches so each plan fits the person. She asks questions to understand where difficulties began and what keeps them going now. Together with the client she develops practical steps to reduce burden and improve day-to-day coping.

She completed a Level 7 Diploma in counselling supervision and holds BACP accreditation. Janette has four years of experience working with a wide range of concerns, from anxiety and depression to relationship strain and grief. Her background includes supporting people with long-term health conditions and the emotional effects that can follow.

In sessions she pays attention to emotions, thoughts and relationships. Techniques may include looking at patterns in thinking and feeling, exploring attachment and relationships, and using mindful practices to manage stress. The work is collaborative and paced to the client’s needs.

Janette aims to create a calm space where practical change is possible. She supports people to identify small, achievable goals and build skills that fit their everyday life. Starting with a short questionnaire and a scheduling step helps people move from thinking about change to making it happen.

How Janette’s approaches translate to online therapy

Janette draws on cognitive behavioural therapy and client-centred work as part of her integrative practice. Cognitive behavioural therapy looks at patterns of thought and behaviour and helps people try practical steps to test and change unhelpful patterns. Client-centred work focuses on listening closely and responding to what the person brings, helping them feel heard and able to set their own pace.

Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the therapy itself. The counsellor will work together with the client to decide which methods suit their goals and preferences, and will adjust the way they work as the process unfolds. This collaborative planning helps make sure sessions feel useful and manageable.

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm which options are offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when that suits. They also allow people who are living with health challenges to attend more consistently when mobility or energy are limited. Registered or accredited professionals, including counsellors, will discuss practical arrangements and help match the session style to what works best for each person.