About me
Hello, I am Janette. I am a UKCP and BACP-registered psychotherapist and EMDR therapist. I provide short, medium, or long-term therapy appointments to individuals and couples from my practice room based in Nottingham NG1. I also meet with clients remotely, using the Zoom platform, which enables me to welcome anyone within the UK.
My approach
As an integrative therapist and trauma-informed EMDR therapist, I combine aspects of different theories to personalise my therapeutic interventions that both support my work and provide a unique way of working that is based on your individual needs.
Working with me
I understand how for many people, the decision to seek therapy can feel like a daunting experience, and so I aim to make you feel as comfortable and at ease as possible from the very first session.
I help clients with a wide range of issues including, but not limited to, anxiety and depression, self-esteem, relationships, sexual abuse, trauma, and work-related issues.
The success of any therapy work is largely dependent upon the quality of the therapeutic relationship. With this in mind, my approach is always aimed at facilitating a genuine, honest, and real engagement with my clients, founded upon trust, care, and openness that allows for the exploration of personal and sensitive issues within a safe and confidential therapeutic space.
The assessment sessions allow us to gain a clearer understanding of your challenges and the goals you want to achieve. It is important that you feel comfortable with me and that I feel that I am able to offer what you need. If we decide to continue together, we will agree on the days and times we meet each week.
Ethical Practice
I am committed to Continual Professional Development and regularly attend training. To ensure good professional and ethical practice, I attend regular clinical supervision. I have full Professional Liability and Indemnity Insurance, and DBS Enhanced Disclosure.
I am a Registered Member of the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) and the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP), which are both accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
I practice following the professional standards, practice, and Code of Ethics outlined by these governing bodies.
How can therapy help?
Therapy aims to provide you with the opportunity to work through difficulties in a safe and confidential environment without judgement or criticism. People book appointments for various reasons, including feeling unhappy or anxious; experiencing challenging thoughts, feelings, or unwanted patterns of behaviours; or exploring life events, painful experiences, and memories that are difficult to cope with.
What can I talk about?
You are free to discuss whatever you wish. Some people have an idea of what they want to bring to therapy, others may feel confused and have less of an understanding of why they seek help but sense that something does not quite feel right.
Who seeks therapy?
Anyone is able to access therapy. I currently meet with individual adults and I welcome you, regardless of your culture, class, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or employment group.
How do I make an appointment?
You can contact me by telephone or email. All voicemails and emails are only opened by myself. We can arrange a brief telephone consultation where I can introduce myself and answer any questions that you may have, and you can let me know what is happening for you. If we decide to continue, we will then book your first session.
Training, qualifications & experience
I gained my MSc. in Integrative Psychotherapy at The Sherwood Psychotherapy Training Institute and Staffordshire University. I am also a qualified EMDR therapist and trained through EMDR UK, an EMDR Europe-accredited training provider of this evidence-based trauma therapy. I also hold an advanced specialist diploma in Parks Inner Child Therapy (PICT), which was developed to address issues of childhood trauma and abuse.
My training as a Couple's therapist follows the relational and developmental model studied with the Sherwood Psychotherapy Training Institute. I also have experience and additional training in working with neurodiversity.
My combined training and professional experiences span over 17 years of working with different client groups across a range of settings. I am experienced in working with trauma from childhood, as well as adulthood, and have worked within secondary education settings, as well as within a specialist trauma service supporting children, young people, and adults following disclosure or discovery of sexual abuse.
I have experience working within an East Midlands mental health service, conducting assessments and delivering psychotherapy to adults experiencing mental health, emotional, and social distress. I also meet with clients who have been bereaved or impacted by murder or manslaughter.
I am an accredited counsellor for the Police Firearms Officers Association (PFOA) and have experience working with emergency services personnel. I welcome organisational referrals.
- MSc Integrative Psychotherapy
- PGDip Integrative Psychotherapy
- EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing)
- Diploma in Couples Therapy
- Advanced Specialist Diploma in Trauma and Abuse - Parks Inner Child Therapy 'PICT'
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services.
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.
The UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) is a leading professional body for the education, training and regulation of psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. Its register is accredited by the government's Professional Standards Authority.
As part of its commitment to protect the public, it works to improve access to psychotherapy, to support and disseminate research, to improve standards and to respond effectively to complaints against its members.
UKCP standards cover the range of different psychotherapies. Registration is obtained by training or accrediting with one of its member organisations, or by holding a European Certificate in Psychotherapy. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
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.
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Therapy & Surgery Support
I have a particular interest in supporting clients who are preparing for or recovering from major surgery, especially when this involves the removal of a body part for life-saving or life-changing reasons. This interest is informed by my dissertation research during my Master’s degree, where I explored the psychological and emotional impact of surgery on identity and well-being.
I work with clients undergoing or recovering from surgeries such as mastectomies, bowel resections, hysterectomies, orchiectomies (removal of testicles), kidney removal, and other significant procedures. These surgeries can profoundly affect how you experience your body, sense of self, and emotional health.
Support can include exploring feelings of loss or grief, changes in body image, challenges with adjustment, and processing the emotional impact both before and after surgery. I seek to provide a compassionate and understanding space where you can openly express your concerns, work through complex emotions, and build resilience for the changes ahead.
Neurodivergence Support
It is increasingly common for adults to begin exploring their neurodivergent traits, often prior to receiving a formal diagnosis. Whether you are navigating questions around ADHD, autism, Tourette’s, or other neurodivergent experiences, psychotherapy can provide a reflective and supportive space to better understand how these aspects of your identity have shaped your life and relationships.
In therapy, we can explore how neurodivergence influences your thinking, emotions, sensory experiences, and social interactions. This process can help increase self-awareness, reduce self-criticism, and develop strategies to manage challenges while embracing your unique strengths. My approach is compassionate and tailored to meet your individual needs, supporting you to build resilience, self-acceptance, and meaningful connections.
Therapies offered
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Fees
£70.00 - £85.00
Additional information
Sessions
I provide short, medium, or long-term therapy appointments from my practice room based in Nottingham NG1, which is easily accessible by public transport and car, where metered parking is available from £1.50 per hour.
Remote sessions are conducted by Zoom and offer flexibility around accessibility, convenience, time, and schedules.
Fees
Sessions last for 50 minutes.
My fees are:
Individuals - £70
Couples - £85
Availability
I offer daytime and evening sessions Monday - Thursday.
