Jane Moore

Hello, my name is Jane and I am a graduate of the The Family Institute, University of Glamorgan, holding a BSc Honours Degree in Counselling.

I am a very experienced Person Centred Counsellor.  I am a naturally warm, compassionate and down to earth person.  I always strive to work professionally, mindfully and sensitively with each and every person I meet. I am a fully registered member of the British Association of Counselling Practice (BACP) www.bacp.co.uk/. I am also registered with the Care Council for Wales and other professional organisations. I have a full enhanced DBS. I have particular experience with bereavement, attachment, relationships, separation and loss. Depression and Anxiety.

I have worked as a Social Worker in the fostering and adoption field; so have an excellent understanding of child development, neglect, trauma, abuse and family issues.  I study holistic practices such as Reiki, Crystals, Yoga and Walking & Therapy in Nature. All can prove helpful to our wellbeing and health; as I myself have learnt.

I really appreciate that attending a counselling session for the first time can be a big step, even stressful in itself. I appreciate that you might feel anxious or nervous about what might happen, or be expected of you. This is why we can hold a brief, initial consultation online, with no obligation to continue, so we can gain a sense of working together and I can answer any questions you may have. Choosing your counsellor has to feel safe and right for you.

I will offer you a confidential, safe and secure space in which to explore what is happening for you. To seek to gain insights and to support you manage and accept your feelings, such as, anxiety, loneliness, confusion, anger, grief, loss or depression. You will hopefully feel like you’re not alone, so feeling less overwhelmed; whilst supported by me.

About Me

I have many years experience of working in the Health and Social Care field.  I thoroughly enjoy working with people of all ages. I have done this in many different capacities, working with young children, teenagers, through to older people. I originally came to Counselling in 2002, where I wanted to consolidate all my work experience and training. I first gained the Intermediate Certificate in Counselling Skills and Studies, then I continued to gain further professional qualifications in Social Work and Counselling, such as the Diploma in Counselling Studies, and Diploma in Counselling. Then achieving a BSc Honours Degree in Counselling. 

I have been a Volunteer Counsellor working therapeutically with Primary Aged children in Cardiff.  Also teenagers aged 16 upwards in college settings.   For some time, I worked in busy city GP Surgeries as a Counsellor supporting clients of different ages and backgrounds,  with many different diverse needs.  I have supported clients from different ethnic and faith groups. Also many clients from the LGBTQ+ community. For many years I have maintained my own Private Practice, working with adults, young people, children and couple; simultaneously with my other counsellor roles.

I also possess over 30 years + of experience in the field of health and social care; working with individuals and families, of all ages and abilities, within the voluntary, private and statutory sectors.   Furthermore I have worked in private industry and fully appreciate the inherent stresses involved; such as balancing work pressures, work place bullying, issues with self esteem, confidence, imposter syndrome and redundancy; to name just a few.

My overriding aim is to support my clients with an ethos of warmth, genuineness and respect. Where I value and promote your rights and dignity. We can explore and find ways together to review and improve your wellbeing.

How I work

My approach stems from who I am as a person.; thus Person Centred. I bring a gentle, warm and caring approach.   I hope your experience will be one where you can feel safe, non-judged, heard, supported and understood.   I integrate were appropriate for you, with different psychological therapies; such as CBT, Mindfulness and Psychodynamic models.

Our work together may be short term, with an agreed time period. Or longer term and we can discuss the session plan together and look to review how the process is progressing for you.  Each session will last up to an hour; what you wish to discuss and share is entirely up to you; but I will encourage and support you throughout our work together.

I can work creatively, so if it helps you, or you are interested, your session can be creative; eg. explore the use of art, stones, walking in nature and/or mindfulness.

I accept referrals from GP's, Occupational Health Specialists, EAP's and other Professionals, please enquire.

Supporting Counsellors in Training.

Your sessions are up to an hour. I can offer an initial free, 30 minutes online discussion.

Shorter sessions can be negotiated together if online / Zoom session. Or a longer session, we can discuss this. Everyone has different needs and preferences for session duration and frequency. Some client work is weekly, fortnightly, monthly or more adhoc.  

A client will complete a confidential working agreement, this is usual.

Payment for session is respectfully requested prior to your session start - online payment if working online. I will provide you with my payment information to support this. This is especially so when I am paying for room rental upfront.

Sessions cancelled with less than 24 hours notice - I respectfully ask that you pay up to 50% of your fee please.  I do really appreciate events, emergencies and illness arise for us all. I always try to be understanding of this.  You can pay cancellations online or in person.   If I have to cancel I will do my best to provide as much notice as possible and to offer you a suitable and timely new appointment.

Counsellors in Training - looking for your compulsory 10 hours (or more) personal therapy - please get in touch.  I have really enjoyed supporting counsellors in training over the years.

I work from a very welcoming room, in a beautiful and peaceful setting. 

This is my own room based within the Pembrokeshire National Park, a few miles outside of Tenby, a truly peaceful and lovely setting.  There is ample private parking.

I do have pets, which I hope will prove a positive and maybe a therapeutic experience for any clients I work with. Cats and dog, all very friendly. I will of course keep them separate, but just wanted to let prospective clients know.