Janice Wells BA (Hons), MBACP (Accred); BACP UK Registered

About me

Would you like to feel more confident and self-assured? Are you currently overwhelmed by anxiety and/or difficult thoughts and feelings? Are you looking to make life changes and/or improve your relationships? Are you recently bereaved? I am an experienced counsellor working in East London and am BACP accrecited. My practice is non-discriminatory (I work within an equal opportunties framework) and undertake individual and couples/relationship counselling work. I am also experienced in working with young people. Please feel free to call me to discuss your needs in confidence on 07930233734.

Experience:

I have considerable experience (17 years) working in both long-term and brief therapy (NHS GP referral work) in both an agency and community based setting. I also have my own private practice.

Expertise:

I have worked effectively with a broad range of clients (adults and young people) and their issues i.e. anxiety, depression, post-natal depression, debt, sexuality, bereavement and loss, relationship, couple, unemployment, dementia. I have also undertaken some drug and alcohol work. My commitment to further developing my insight and expertise is ongoing through continuing training (personal and professional development).

Confidentiality:

All client work undertaken is private and confidential with the exclusion of evidence of breach of The Children & Young Person's Act and the Prevention of Terrorism Act.

Equality of Opportunity:

My practice is non-discriminatory as I work within a framework of equality of opportunity, and have extensive experience of working multiculturally and with a range of diversity issues including minority sexuality. I am also a Cultural Studies graduate.

I am an accredited member of the British Association of Counselling Psychotherapists (MBACP (Accred)) and work safely and ethically within their professional code of ethics and practice guidelines.  I am also on the BACP Register of UK Counsellors.

I am also a member of the CMA (Complimentary Medicine Association).

Individual/Couple Work:

I am able to work with both individuals and couples (currently in diploma training).

Parents/Young People:

I am also able to co-counsel both Parent & Young Person to resolve conflict(s) for improved relatonship understanding. My youth and community work profile is 35 yrs experience.

I am a trained Youth & Community worker and hold a certificate in Youth Mentoring.

I was awarded a Civic Award for my Youth & Community Work by the Mayor of Waltham Forest in 2005.

Creativity:

I can offer creative exploration techniques (artwork and visualisation) if requested and appropriate to the counselling work.

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Counselling Supervision

As a qualified Integrative Counselling Supervisor I currently supervise bereavement counsellors in an NHS setting.

Additionally, I supervise/assess Youth and Community trainees and trainee supervisors for the YMCA George Williams College.

I am available to supervise privately one-to-one and in a group setting.