Jane McCann BACP Accr., UKRCP, AMAC

Cambridge CB23 View map
01954 211999 / 07770 757449 www.mccannconsultancy.co.uk Click here to Email me

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A fully accredited therapist, I offer counselling to individuals and couples in a quiet village location, a couple of miles outside central Cambridge. I also work as a family consultant as part of the legal process helping clients negotiate their way through divorce or separation. 

My work with clients has focused on many different issues including low self esteem, relationship breakdown, divorce, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, workplace problems, procrastination, family concerns and bereavement. I have a particular interest in helping my clients improve their relationships through exploring the ways in which they communicate – be that in the couple relationship, within the family, with friends or in the workplace.

My approach to counselling is very simple – I believe wholeheartedly in the relationship between client and therapist - that a relationship based on trust and non judgement provides the right condition for change. I see my role as facilitative, walking along side as you find your own answers in a warm, supportive but sometimes challenging environment. I provide a safe, confidential space in which you can explore present or past difficulties, express your thoughts and feelings and think about the way forward.

My main theoretical approach is psychodynamic, based on the belief that current distress often has its origins in early relationships and experiences. The exploration of the dynamics in the relationship between us helps me understand more about your previous and current relationships, how you react and how you might be experienced in the outside world. Once self awareness develops and deepens, we can begin to think about how you can make changes in your life or relationships. When appropriate, I also draw on some solution focus and cognitive models (in which I have additional training) using techniques that can be very helpful with some clients, particularly when the work is short-term.

Each individual has their own unique needs and issues. This might mean working together for a few weeks or a few years or more usually, something in between. My aim is to help identify how best counselling might help you which we explore in the initial session. This is also an opportunity to see how it feels to work together before taking the decision to continue with counselling.

Training, Qualifications & Experience

I trained with the University of Cambridge and hold an Advanced Diploma and Post-Graduate Diploma in Counselling. I am a fully accredited member of BACP. In addition to my private practice, I have worked for the NHS in secondary care and have 6 years experience in a university counselling service setting working with students. Currently I work with clients of all different ages and from different backgrounds. Through my work as a School Counsellor, I also work with adolescents.

Trained in the Collaborative Law process as a Family Consultant, I work with couples (either together or individually) who are going through separation or divorce. This is a brief intervention which offers psychological and emotional support as well as practical strategies with the focus being about achieving the best possible outcome for the whole family, including children. I am a Resolution recognised Family Consultant, with whom I undertook training and I am a member of the Cambridge Collaborative Family Law Group.

I also hold a Post-Graduate Certificate in Executive Coaching and Organisation Development (AMAC) and work with senior and middle managers in a business environment, helping them with both their personal and professional development. This can include working to improve performance, manage transitions, develop communication skills, identify and develop leadership styles or tackle a particular work problem. 

Areas of counselling I deal with

• Abortion
• Abuse
• Affairs and Betrayals
• Anxiety
• Bereavement
• Bullying
• Career Counselling
• Child Related Issues
• Couples Counselling
• Depression
• Eating Disorders
• Low Self-Confidence
• Low Self-Esteem
• Relationship Issues
• Self Harm
• Separation and Divorce
• Sexuality
• Stress
• Trauma
• Work Related Issues

Other areas of counselling I deal with

Communication Skills Development
Group Facilitation
Family Consultancy
Training

Therapies Offered

• Psychoanalytical and Psychodynamic
  - Psychodynamic Therapy

• Other Therapies
  - Integrative

Fees

Individual counselling sessions are 50 minutes and cost £50. Couples counselling sessions cost £70.

Please contact me for family consultancy, training and coaching fees.

Further Information

In addition to offering counselling and family consultancy services, I run training programmes and workshops in business and the education sector. I specialise in the development of listening skills, leadership skills and communication skills including assertiveness. I co-ordinated the University of Cambridge’s Peer Support scheme for three years for which I ran a comprehensive training programme and facilitated reflective practice sessions. Prior to training as a counsellor, I spent 20 years in senior management roles in the music, media and design industries.

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