Janis Sims, BACP

Janis Sims practises from a client-centred viewpoint that places the person at the heart of each session. She uses listening, gentle reflection and practical conversation to help people manage stress, low mood and anxiety. Janis encourages clients to name their priorities and build on strengths they already have.

Over six years of work in the United Kingdom have shaped her approach to common life stresses. She has supported people affected by trauma and abuse and those coping with parenting pressures. Her work also covers confidence, motivation and day-to-day challenges such as sleeping and eating difficulties.

Janis draws on Dialectical Behaviour Therapy techniques to teach practical skills for emotion regulation and coping. She also uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy ideas when relationship patterns and connection are central to a person’s concerns. These methods are mixed with a client-centred stance so clients help set goals and pace.

She has additional experience with adoption and foster care matters, attachment concerns, autism and issues around chronic illness and pain. Janis also addresses relationship styles including polyamory and non-monogamous relationships, plus grief and post-traumatic stress where relevant.

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. Janis is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP. Before booking, readers should confirm current session formats and scheduling details.

How Janis uses counselling approaches online

Janis blends a client-centred way of working with evidence-informed tools to keep sessions practical and focused. Client-Centred Therapy involves listening without judgement and following the client’s agenda to help them find their own solutions. It is useful for people who want space to reflect and set personal goals.

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, or DBT, offers hands-on skills for managing emotions, reducing impulsive behaviour and improving coping. These techniques are often used when stress, anxiety or self-regulation are central concerns. Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on how people connect and respond in relationships, helping to understand and shift unhelpful interaction patterns.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the first sessions. Janis will work collaboratively to choose methods that match a person’s goals, needs and day-to-day life. She encourages clients to give feedback so the plan can be adjusted as therapy progresses.

Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are set by the therapist. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when schedules require it. Discuss practical arrangements and preferences during the initial matching and scheduling step so sessions fit into everyday routines.