Jane Shepherd

Hello, I’m Jane a qualified counsellor with a back ground in mental health.

There are times when we all need someone to talk to, who will listen without judgement, accepting you and your experiences. I am here to help you explore the issues you wish to bring to counselling. 

• Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or maybe a sense that something does not feel ok for you? 
• Are you struggling with relationships or unhappy at work?
• Do you find that you are often thinking of the past, perhaps memories of your childhood that still cause you pain today?
• Are you experiencing the pain and sadness of a bereavement or another loss? Loss can mean different things - the loss of a beloved pet, a role in life, a job or sense of purpose. 

Would you like to understand what is going on for you? To increase your self-awareness and confidence, to feel in control of your life?

As a qualified humanistic counsellor, I offer counselling to individuals.

The humanistic counselling approach believes in the individual as a whole, that everyone is unique, able to make their own decisions, to grow and change and to realise their potential. A counselling relationship is very important and choosing a counsellor you feel safe with, can talk to, feel comfortable with, is at the core.

It is a relationship based on working together, not about decisions being made for you, but empowering you to find your inner strength and resources, to make your own decisions. This is based on trust, genuineness, acceptance and is supportive, healing, and at times can be challenging.

It really is okay to take time to look after your mental health, to have that safe, confidential space to talk about the issues that are concerning you. There are times when we need someone to talk to, who will really listen without judgement, accepting you for who you are.

About Counselling - working together.

As a humanistic counsellor, I will do my best to understand your world and experience. Providing the space that we can explore the issues together that bring you to counselling. I will ask questions to aid my understanding and share with my insights to see if this resonates with you.

Counselling can help raise your self-awareness, self-esteem, confidence and assertiveness, if this is what you need. It can explore and raise awareness when you have a sense something is not right and you wish to understand what this is about. It can highlight what hinders you in your life and help you move towards a life and choices that lead you to a happier and more authentic you. Whatever concerns you, talking can be very beneficial.

If you connect to my profile please take that step to contact me.

It can cause anxiety to take the step but I am a friendly, down to earth person with a good sense of humour, and I’m here to put you at your ease. I can offer you a free initial 30 minute telephone consultation to see if we would both decide to work together.

This is a mutual decision, as a counsellor I need to work work within my own experience. There is no obligation to go forward and you may wish time to reflect before making a decision. Sessions are generally weekly but can be fortnightly. It is important to meet regularly and that you actively engage in the counselling process, this is what it is about after all. I use a comfortable space in my own home and a room at the Apollo Practice in Emsworth.

• Fees are £55 per session (50-60 minutes)

I can offer concessionary fees if there is availability