Name: Janine Clifton
Address: Rayleigh, Essex, SS6, GB
Telephone: +447752859919
Price range: £65.00 per session

About me

Hello and thanks for visiting my profile.

I'm Janine and I specialise in supporting women aged 18+ through 1-1 therapy, either in person or online.

Whether you’re struggling with stress/burnout, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, or just not feeling like yourself - I'm here to support you. Maybe you're navigating divorce, separation, a difficult relationship, abuse, trauma, or something else. My aim is to gently guide you back to yourself and help you find your spark again.

My practice as a counsellor is rooted in compassion and empathy and a belief that we all deserve to live happy, fulfilled lives. Sometimes, we face challenges that can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to struggle alone.

Whatever challenges you're facing, the decision to look for a counsellor is already a positive step that you've taken towards making things better for yourself. If you're new to therapy and not sure what to expect, you can check out my articles (at the bottom of this listing) to find out if therapy is for you and for tips to get the most out of it.

Maybe traumatic experiences from the past are still showing up in your present, or maybe you’re feeling burnt out from years of being the glue that holds everything together.

Perhaps you’ve spent your life juggling family, children, relationships and work and you’re finally ready to let go of old patterns and people pleasing tendencies and to reconnect with the woman you are under the layers of expectation.

Maybe - just maybe - it’s time you put YOU first for a change!

I don’t believe in labelling you as a set of symptoms or pathologising your struggles - I do believe in seeing the whole you and helping you to restore peace and balance to your life so you can live with purpose and feel happier.

I’ve been on my own journey of self-discovery which has landed me right here, doing work that I love, supporting others so they can discover more about who they are, enabling them to feel listened to, understood and accepted.

I offer a free no-obligation 20 minute initial telephone chat before arranging a first session, so that we can get a feel for each other and make sure that we will be a good match. You can also ask me any questions about how the process of counselling works and it's a good way for me to find out a bit about what's led you here.

Who I Am and What I Offer

I am fully qualified, insured, DBS checked and Registered with the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy). As such, I adhere to their Ethical Framework.

I offer one-to-one sessions with adults over the age of 18, in person from my comfortable garden office in Rayleigh. For those further afield, I can offer online sessions via Teams.

How I Can Help You

I provide a safe, confidential space for you to work through your issues, feelings, thoughts - whatever it is that is causing you stress, or worrying you. I draw on many years of training, studying, learning, and counselling experience to walk beside you as you begin your counselling journey, maybe for the first time.

Issues I can help with

I work with a variety of presenting issues, including but not limited to:

Anxiety
Stress
Depression
Lack of confidence or self-esteem
Lack of purpose
Relationship issues
Grief and loss (losses of all kinds)
Life stages and transitions, (for example, motherhood, mid-life and menopause, children leaving home, retirement, redundancy etc.)
Divorce or separation including co-parenting
Unhelpful patterns of relating
Co-dependency
Attachment issues
Childhood sexual abuse
Trauma of all kinds

Lived Experience/Specialism

Supporting Vegan Clients:

I have a special interest in supporting vegan clients. As a vegan myself, I have first-hand experience of the challenges that come with living in a non-vegan world. This has proven to hold great value to the vegan clients I have worked with as I already understand deeply the philosophy of veganism and can relate to the particular difficulties that come with it.

For those who may be struggling with the distress that comes from witnessing/learning about the treatment of animals, or those struggling with feelings of loneliness or isolation, or not feeling understood by friends and family, I can offer a safe, supportive space to help you navigate vegan life.

*Please note I work with both vegan and non-vegan clients. I am happy to work with clients of all beliefs.

What Type of Counselling/Therapy I Offer

I offer talking therapy where you are free to explore any issue you wish. Sessions are completely private and confidential and this is something we will discuss fully in our first session together.

I base my practice on the person-centred principles of empathy, unconditional positive regard and congruence. In other words, warmth and understanding, a non-judgemental attitude and being my real and genuine self. I am a human too and have been through my own struggles!

I am trained to listen without thinking I know what is best for you. I don't offer advice or tell you what to do. The person-centred approach is very much about believing in a client's ability to reach their full potential and respecting their decisions.

Heads up - here comes some jargon!

I also draw from many counselling theories and evidence-based practices as appropriate and tailor my work to each individual client. These may include elements of Psychodynamic Theory, Transactional Analysis, CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), Existentialism, Mindfulness and Inner Child Work to name a few.

Although every client will come to me with a different set of problems and circumstances which are unique to them, often themes that are common to us all will emerge. Sometimes in life we can feel stuck and can't see a way forwards. Some of the ways I help people to become 'unstuck' is by helping them:

Understand how to regulate their nervous system
To understand the difference between reacting and responding to improve how they relate to others
To define and implement boundaries
To improve their confidence, self-esteem and self-worth
To examine and understand the power of choice in their life
To look at what is within their circle of control or influence
To explore where their power lies in any situation that may be causing distress
To understand personal responsibility and be able to identify rescuing tendencies
To understand and tune in to their emotions and use this knowledge to make changes
To foster self-love and self-acceptance
To understand their patterns of relating and how to move beyond these for better relationships
To understand attachment issues that may be playing a part in their difficulties in relationships
To understand and process their personal history and life events to enable clearer insights into themselves

This is by no means an exhaustive list. These are just some of the things we may look at (if appropriate) and all of these will help to improve self-awareness.

My underlying approach above all else is of self-compassion. Self-awareness should never be used as a stick to beat ourselves with. The idea is to gently dig beneath the layers to connect more with ourselves - but always with compassion.

If you have any questions, or would like to arrange a free chat with me, pop me an email, text or give me a call. Further info is available on my website. (See link above)

Training, qualifications & experience

I studied counselling at South Essex College of Further and Higher Education in Southend-On-Sea.

BACP Certificate of Proficiency Exam
Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies
Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills

I also hold:

PGCE Qualified Teacher Status
BA (Hons) Performance Studies (2:1)

Below is just some of the many training courses I have undertaken:

Shadow Side of The Feminine
Dismantling Internalised Misogyny
Embodying Feminine Intelligence
Domestic Abuse Training
The Narcissist and The Empath: The Magnetics that Draw Them Together
When Therapists Become Activists
The Rescuer Archetype: The Joys and Pitfalls of Wanting To Help
Suicide Awareness Training
Therapeutic Work with Carers of adults with Dementia
Uncertainty: An Existential Perspective
The Trauma Informed Foundations Every Clincian Needs
Heart: Reconnecting With Your Authentic Self (Gabor Maté)
How To Do Counselling Online
Moving Your Practice Online

During my counselling training, I undertook two voluntary placements; one at South Essex College, counselling students, offering help and support to young people so that they were able to continue with their studies and the other at Essex Community Rehabilitation Company, (Probation Service) counselling offenders who are on probation.

Both of these placements provided rich and valuable experience of working with people from a variety of different backgrounds and walks of life, of different ages and with a range of issues.

The non-judgemental aspect of person-centred therapy proved invaluable in both of these settings, particularly with those on probation.

I am also a qualified Primary School Teacher and have worked 1-1 as a Learning Support Assistant supporting children with Special Educational Needs, particularly Autism and ADHD.

Member organisations

Accredited register membership

Areas of counselling I deal with

Therapies offered

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Fees

£65.00 per session

Concessions offered for

Trainee counsellors

Additional information

Individual: £65 per 50 minute session.

Trainee Counsellor: £45 per 50 minute session.

When I work

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Early morning
Morning
Early afternoon
Late afternoon
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I have sessions available Monday to Friday between 9am and 8pm. Saturday mornings between 9am and 12pm.

Please enquire for exact availability.

Further information

I have experience of working with a whole range of issues such as anxiety, panic attacks, depression, low self-worth and self-esteem, trauma, relationship problems, loss of identity and bereavement amongst many others.

I am a Registered Member of the BACP and abide by their code of ethics and undertake regular Continued Professional Development to make sure I am up to date with knowledge and training.

Please get in touch by email or call 07752 859919 to arrange a free no obligation 20 minute telephone consultation.

I look forward to hearing from you.