Jana Phillips

I am here to listen and provide space for you to explore any issues that come up for you. I have been studying counselling for over two years and I have now reached the stage of my training where I am seeing clients. I have completed a number of levels of training, working with and learning from experienced therapists at the Minster Centre, North West London Counselling and Training and The Counselling and Psychotherapy Training Association. I have also spent many years as a childbirth educator and infant feeding volunteer, which gave me insight to how much it means to people to have someone who listens and provides care during stressful and overwhelming periods of time. I previously worked in the arts, focusing on audience development and accessibility and I had the opportunity to collaborate with people in a range of settings including galleries, museums, hospitals and schools. The qualities that I bring to therapeutic counselling include warmth, compassion and care.

I am a BACP-registered trainee integrative counsellor who offers a calm, compassionate and non-judgemental space for clients to explore their thoughts and feelings. I believe that being truly heard can be a powerful catalyst for change and I aim to build a trusting therapeutic relationship where you feel accepted and understood. I work at your pace, without pressure, and with respect for the protective patterns that may have developed over time. Through my own therapeutic journey and training, I have developed a deeper understanding of how past experiences and relationships shape the way we relate to ourselves and others. I am particularly mindful of resistance and vulnerability, and I work with curiosity and care rather than seeking to “fix.” My role is to listen, reflect and support you in making sense of your experiences in a way that feels safe and meaningful.