Jana Hillman

Hello, I’m Jana, a BACP-registered person-centred counsellor offering online counselling for women and mothers across the UK.

Perhaps you’re constantly looking after everyone else but rarely have time to think about yourself. You may feel anxious, overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted or burnt out, even though from the outside it looks like you’re coping.

Motherhood can bring enormous changes to your life and identity. You may feel that you’ve lost part of yourself, struggle with confidence, feel guilty for putting your own needs first, or find yourself constantly overthinking and worrying.

You might be asking yourself, “Why don't I feel like myself anymore?” or “Why am I finding everything so difficult?”

You don't have to have everything figured out before reaching out for counselling. Sometimes having a safe, non-judgemental space to talk can be the first step towards understanding what you need.

How I can help
I support women and mothers experiencing:

Anxiety, stress and persistent worry
Feeling overwhelmed or emotionally exhausted
Burnout and difficulty switching off
Loss of identity after becoming a mother
Low self-esteem and confidence
People-pleasing and difficulty setting boundaries
Parenting and motherhood-related stress
Postnatal emotional difficulties
Relationship and family difficulties
Major life changes and transitions
Feeling stuck, disconnected or unlike yourself

You may not even be sure exactly what is wrong. You may simply know that you're struggling and would like some space to understand what you're feeling.

How I work
I offer person-centred counselling, which means that our sessions are guided by you, your experiences and what feels most important to you.

My aim is to provide a warm, accepting and non-judgemental space where you can speak openly without feeling that you need to be strong, positive or have all the answers.

Together, we can gently explore what you are experiencing, understand your emotions and begin to identify what you need.

Counselling isn't about telling you what you should do. It's about helping you develop a deeper understanding of yourself and supporting you to make choices that feel right for you.

Online counselling across the UK
I work exclusively online, offering counselling by video or telephone.

Online therapy can make counselling more accessible and easier to fit around family life, work and other responsibilities. You can attend your session from a private space where you feel comfortable, without needing to travel.

I offer a free 15-minute initial chat, giving you the opportunity to tell me a little about what you're looking for and decide whether you feel comfortable working with me.

Counselling in English or Slovak
I am bilingual in English and Slovak and offer counselling in either language.

Being able to speak in your first language can sometimes make it easier to express emotions, particularly when discussing personal experiences, family relationships, cultural expectations or significant life changes.

Taking the first step
Reaching out for counselling can feel difficult, especially if you're used to putting everyone else's needs before your own.

You don't need to know exactly what you want to talk about. We can start wherever you are.

If you feel ready, you're welcome to book a free 15-minute initial chat and we can see whether counselling with me feels like the right fit for you.

Concessions are available for those on a low income, students, trainee counsellors and refugees.

Sessions are available online (video) or by telephone, making therapy flexible and easier to fit around around your life. I also offer a free 15-minute initial chat so you can see if working together feels right for you.