Jane McCann

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About me

A fully accredited therapist, I offer counselling to individuals and couples from my consulting room in Histon. I also work as a family/relationship consultant helping clients negotiate their way through divorce or separation and other family-related issues.

My work with clients has focused on many different issues including low self esteem, relationship breakdown, divorce, psychosexual issues, 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 a Post-Graduate Diploma in Counselling and am a fully accredited member of BACP. Having worked in private practice for over 15 years, I have also worked for the NHS in secondary care, have 6 years experience in a university counselling service. I work with adult clients of all different ages and from different backgrounds. More recently, I have gained a training Certificate in Psychosexual Therapy accredited by COSRT at Level 5 which enables me to work with both couples and individuals on psychosexual issues.

As a Family Consultant, I work with couples (either together or individually) who are going through separation or divorce. This is a brief coaching intervention which offers not only psychological and emotional support but also practical strategies with the focus on achieving the best possible outcome for the whole family, most importantly, children. I also have 12 years' experience working as an accredited Family Mediator.

I hold a Post-Graduate Certificate in Executive Coaching and Organisation Development and am comfortable working with business issues, helping clients 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.

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Accredited register membership

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
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Fees

£80.00 - £120.00

Additional information

Fees for ongoing individual counselling, including the initial consultation are £80 for a 50 minute session. Couples counselling sessions cost £120 and last for an hour.

Family consultancy and mediation fees vary depending on what is required - please contact me for further details.

When I work

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In addition to  working face to face, I also offer online counselling sessions via FaceTime or Zoom. You will need a webcam or smartphone. 

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24

Type of session

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Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
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