Janis Dreosti, BACP
Janis Dreosti helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression and the strain of life changes.
About Janis
Janis Dreosti helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression and the strain of life changes. She supports those struggling with relationships, grief, intimacy concerns, eating and sleeping problems, parenting stress, anger, career-related strain, compassion fatigue and ADHD. Janis also works with issues such as abandonment, codependency, communication and control problems, hoarding and impulsivity.
Janis uses an interactive and relaxed style in sessions. She aims to create a calm space where people can focus on what they want from counselling and how to move forward.
Background and approach
Sessions are paced to the individual and grounded in clear, practical steps. Her approach blends client-centred work with cognitive behavioural techniques and mindfulness. She also uses solution-focused ideas and trauma-focused methods when helpful.
Janis explains why symptoms happen and then practises strategies to manage them in daily life. When trauma is part of a person’s story, she avoids pressing for details about the event. Instead the conversation looks at what the experience has left behind and how it affects functioning now.
The emphasis is on tools to reduce overwhelm and regain control at a comfortable pace. Janis holds BACP accreditation, which is listed as BACP. She has around five years of experience and has worked with a local charity supporting people affected by domestic violence, sexual abuse, post-traumatic stress and depression.
Initial sessions focus on what is happening now, how it affects wellbeing and what the person wants from counselling. From there she and the client plan practical steps toward the goals they set together.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 383171 | May 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Janis works with
Everything Janis lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Janis lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, usually called CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours connect. It uses practical exercises and small experiments to change patterns that keep problems going, which can help with anxiety, low mood and sleep problems.
Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing skills to reduce rumination and ease stress. It helps people notice their thoughts without getting pulled into them and can be useful when feeling overwhelmed.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Janis will discuss different methods and agree with the client which to try based on their needs, goals and preferences. The choice is collaborative and can change as therapy progresses.
Online formats offer flexible ways to work together. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can fit into a short break or be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging suit quick check-ins, notes between sessions or people who prefer writing. These options make it simpler to continue regular work without travel and to use techniques in everyday situations.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Janis help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression and life changes, plus a wide range of related concerns such as relationship strain, grief, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting stress and ADHD.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is interactive and relaxed, aiming to build a calm space where clients focus on what they want from counselling and work through practical steps together.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has around five years of experience and has worked for a local charity supporting people affected by domestic violence, sexual abuse, post-traumatic stress and depression.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is listed with BACP and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be arranged as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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