Janet Mitchell
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About me
What is Counselling?
Many people think therapists are only there to help manage mental illnesses, but their role extends far beyond that. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, panic attacks, depression, stress, or simply need someone to talk to, therapy offers valuable support. Think of it less as a visit to your GP and more like working with a personal trainer—but for your mental and emotional well-being.
Managing emotions can be challenging, but talking to a trained therapist who understands and validates your feelings can have profound psychological benefits. This is especially true if you tend to internalise your thoughts and emotions. It can be exhausting if you're struggling with negative emotions like fear, anxiety, or anger, and suppressing thoughts often adds to stress, potentially worsening your mental and physical health. However, when you share your feelings, it can be a huge relief. It helps you gain a deeper understanding of yourself, your emotions, and the reasons behind them. Over time, this self-awareness enables you to respond to challenges more effectively.
How I Can Help
I work with clients facing a wide range of challenges, including:
· Addiction
· Anger
· Anxiety
· Bereavement and loss
· Depression
· Guilt
· Low self-esteem and low self-confidence
· Panic attacks
· Personality disorders
· Redundancy
· Relationship issues
· Self-harm
· Separation and divorce
· Shame
· Stress (personal & work related)
· Suicidal thoughts
· Trauma (psychological, physical, and emotional)
This is not an exhaustive list, so feel free to contact me if your concern isn’t mentioned above.
I provide a compassionate approach and confidential space where you can speak openly without fear of judgment. Each session is tailored to suit your individual needs, working at a pace that feels right for you. Therapy is a personal journey, and the number of sessions required will vary depending on your goals and progress. Regular weekly sessions are an essential part of building a strong therapeutic relationship.
Flexible and Professional Support
I offer face-to-face sessions, as well as remote options via Teams, VSee, Zoom, or telephone—whatever works best for you. I am a qualified member of the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society, and adhere to their ethical framework and best practice guidelines, and am fully insured
Expressing your feelings is a healthy step toward breaking negative thought patterns. While it may feel uncomfortable at first, the process becomes easier over time as you grow more comfortable opening up.
Finding the right therapist is crucial—someone you feel at ease with and trust. If my approach resonates with you, don’t hesitate to get in touch. You have my contact details.
“If you always do what you always did, you’ll always get what you always got”Albert Einstein
Training, qualifications & experience
I have a Professional Advanced Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling and am a certified clinical hypnotherapist. I have also completed an Infant Loss Training Course run by The Foundation of Infant Loss.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£50.00 - £60.00
Free initial telephone session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I work mornings, afternoons and evenings, Monday-Thursday and some Saturday mornings by special arrangement. Fees for weekdays are £50 for a 50 minute session and £60 for Saturday.
In addition I offer a sliding scale of fees in certain circumstances.
Finding a therapist you’re comfortable talking to is an essential factor in the counselling process.
Please contact me for further information.
When I work
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- Monday - Thursday: 9:00am-7:30pm
- Saturday morning by special arrangement: 10am-1pm
- Free Initial telephone assessment offered.
- Accepting New Clients
Further information
I work with a wide range of difficulties including struggles with abuse - emotional and physical; addiction; anger; anxiety; bereavement and loss; depression; guilt; infertility; low self-esteem; low self-confidence; miscarriage; panic attacks; personality disorders; post-natal depression; redundancy; relationship issues; self-harm; separation and divorce; shame; smoking; still-birth; stress; suicidal thoughts; trauma; work related stress; trauma etc. This is not a fully comprehensive list so please contact me for further information if your issue is not shown.
