About me
Bluebells & Bays – Counselling and Psychotherapy
Therapy that meets you where you are – and helps you move forward.
Welcome...
I’m Jannine, a fully qualified MBACP counsellor and psychotherapist based in Bridgend, offering therapy for adults (18+) and couples, in person, online, and by phone.
Whether you’re coming to therapy on your own or as a couple, I offer a calm, supportive and non-judgmental space where you can slow things down, feel heard, and begin to make sense of what’s happening.
You might be struggling with something within yourself, going through a difficult period in your life, or finding that your relationship has become stuck in patterns that are difficult to change. Whatever brings you to therapy, we can explore it together at a pace that feels manageable.
About Me
I’m an integrative counsellor and psychotherapist, which means I draw from a range of therapeutic approaches, including person-centred, existential, psychodynamic, CBT and sand tray therapy, adapting the way I work to the needs of each individual or couple.
Rather than following a “one-size-fits-all” model, we’ll work together to understand what is happening for you and what you would like to change.
Individual Therapy
People often come to me when they’re feeling:
- Overwhelmed, anxious or low, even if they seem “fine” on the outside
- Stuck in old patterns or self-critical cycles
- Affected by loss, change, trauma or past experiences
- Disconnected, uncertain or lacking confidence
- Unsure of who they are or what they want next
Together, we can explore what may be happening beneath the surface, develop greater understanding and find ways to help you feel steadier, more confident and more connected to yourself and others.
Couples Therapy
Relationships can go through difficult periods, and sometimes it can feel as though you’re having the same conversations or arguments without finding a way forward.
Couples may come to therapy because they are experiencing:
- Communication difficulties or recurring conflict
- Emotional distance or a loss of connection
- Changes in trust or intimacy
- The impact of stressful life events or major transitions
- Different needs, expectations or ways of coping
- Uncertainty about the future of their relationship
Couples therapy provides a space where both of you can be heard and where we can begin to understand the patterns developing between you.
The aim isn’t to decide who is “right” or “wrong”. Instead, we’ll explore how you communicate, what may sit underneath conflict or disconnection, and what each of you needs from the relationship.
Whether you want to reconnect, communicate differently, understand one another better, or work through difficult decisions together, therapy can provide space to have conversations that may have become difficult to have on your own.
My Approach
Therapy is a collaborative process, not something done to you.
My role is to create a safe, non-judgmental space where thoughts, feelings and experiences can be explored openly. You bring your story and lived experience; I bring a warm, grounded presence, clinical training, and nearly two decades of experience supporting people through change.
Our work together might include:
- Understanding patterns that keep you or your relationship feeling stuck
- Making sense of past experiences and how they affect the present
- Improving communication and understanding
- Building confidence and self-compassion
- Finding practical ways to manage anxiety, low mood or difficult emotions
- Exploring connection, boundaries and relationships
- Exploring meaning, identity or direction in life
For couples, I provide a balanced therapeutic space in which each person has the opportunity to be heard and understood. Rather than taking sides, we’ll look together at the relationship and the patterns that have developed between you.
Inclusivity, Equality & Accessibility
I’m deeply committed to providing therapy that is inclusive, affirming and accessible.
All individuals, couples, identities, backgrounds and relationship structures are welcome.
Your experiences matter, and therapy should be a space where you can explore them openly without fear of judgement.
Sessions are available in person in Bridgend or remotely via secure video, with phone sessions also available for individual clients. Daytime and limited evening appointments are available to accommodate different schedules.
What to Expect
1. A gentle first step
You don’t need to arrive knowing exactly what to say. In our first session, we’ll talk about what has brought you to therapy and what you hope might be different.
For couples, this is also an opportunity for me to hear from both of you and begin to understand your relationship and the difficulties you are experiencing together.
2. A way of working that fits you
We’ll agree together on what feels most important to explore and what you would like to get from therapy.
3. Understanding and change
As therapy progresses, we’ll explore patterns, experiences and emotions more deeply, while developing new ways of understanding yourself, your relationships and the choices available to you.
Therapy can offer space to pause, understand what is happening and begin to create meaningful change – within yourself, within your relationships, or both.
Professional Background
Alongside private practice, I’ve spent almost 20 years working in senior leadership roles in the third sector, supporting individuals and communities across areas such as mental health, substance misuse, homelessness, young people, education/ employment, and criminal justice. This experience helps me understand the real-world pressures people face, and to bring compassion, perspective, and pragmatism into my therapy work.
Qualifications & Memberships
MA Integrative Counselling & Psychotherapy (Distinction)
PGCert (Level 7) Integrative Counselling & Psychotherapy
PGCE FE and Training
BA English with Sociology
MBACP Registered Member (British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy)
I work within the BACP (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy) framework for ethical practice. As a Registered Member of the BACP I am bound to observe its code of Ethics and Practice, as well its Complaints Procedure.
Next Step
A good therapeutic fit matters - so I offer a free 10-minute introductory call. It’s a chance for us to meet, talk through what’s been happening, and see whether we’d work well together.
Email: Jannineicp@gmail.com
Website: blueballsandbays.co.uk
Phone/WhatsApp: 077435 69801
Online/Phone: Google Meet, Teams, or WhatsApp
If I’m not the right therapist for you, I’ll do my best to signpost you to someone who is.
How to get in touch
You can contact me by sending an email to Jannineicp@gmail.com, or by phoning or texting me on 077435 69801.
If you are leaving a message please leave your name, contact number, and email address. I will do my best to respond within 24 hours.
Location
In-person sessions are offered in an accessible venue in Bridgend with free parking (close to the M4), online sessions are delivered via Google Meet, Teams, or Zoom, and telephone sessions by phone.
You’ve already taken the hardest step - reaching out. Let’s talk about what you need and how therapy might help you get there.
Training, qualifications & experience
- MA Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy: Level 7 (University of South Wales) (BACP Accredited)
- Post Graduate Diploma in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy: Level 7 (University of South Wales) (BACP Accredited)
- Post Graduate Certificate in Integrative Counselling Counselling Skills: Level 7 (University of South Wales)
- Post Graduate Certificate in Education (Post Compulsory Education and Training): Level 7 (University of South Wales)
- Bachelor of Arts Degree in English with Sociology (University of South Wales)
- Advanced Certificate in Counselling Skills: Level 4 (Bridgend College)
- An Introduction to Solution Focused Brief Therapy (Solution Focused Training & Consultation)
- Introductory Motivational Interviewing (Tepee Training Ltd.)
- ILM Award in Leadership and Management: Level 5 (Neath Port Talbot College)
CPD:
- The Therapist as Human: An Existential Perspective
- Doing Brief Therapy Informed by a Single-Session Mindset
- Transforming Trauma-Shame into Self-Compassion
- A-Z of LGBTQ Inclusion (MindOut)
- Narcissism - Types, behaviours, and setting boundaries
- Emotional Dysregulation 1 & 2
- Transaction Analysis: The Basics
- Foundation Training: Using Sand Tray Therapeutically in Counselling & Psychotherapy
- Juliet Grayson Couples Therapy (Fundamentals of Working with Couples, Communication & Difference, Conflict in Relationships, and Meeting Partners Needs)
Member organisations
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.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£50.00 - £80.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Choosing the Right Path for You
Choose the type of therapy and setting that feels most comfortable and accessible for you. Whether you’re seeking support individually or as a couple, I offer a safe, confidential and compassionate space to explore what matters to you.
In-Person Individual Therapy
£60 per session · 50–60 minutes
Meet face-to-face in a calm and comfortable environment, with space to explore whatever is bringing you to therapy at your own pace.
Private and confidential room · Accessible venue and toilet facilities · Refreshments provided · Free on-site parking
Online Individual Therapy
£60 per session · 50–60 minutes
Access therapy from the comfort of your own space via a secure video platform, offering greater flexibility while maintaining a supportive therapeutic connection.
Couples Therapy – In Person
£75 per session · 60 minutes
A supportive and balanced space for you both to feel heard, understand each other more deeply and explore the patterns affecting your relationship.
We can work together with communication difficulties, recurring conflict, emotional distance, trust, intimacy, life changes or feeling stuck in the same patterns. The focus isn’t on taking sides, but on understanding what is happening between you and finding a way forward together.
Telephone Counselling – Individuals
£50 per session · 45–50 minutes
A supportive, voice-based option if you prefer to talk without video or would like greater flexibility in how you access therapy.
Sand Tray Therapy – In Person
£60–£80 per session · 60–90 minutes
An expressive and creative approach using symbols and figures in sand to explore thoughts, emotions and experiences that can sometimes be difficult to put into words.
When I work
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Further information
CPD and Clinical Supervision:
As a counsellor and psychotherapist I undertake continuous professional development to expand my skills and knowledge (minimum of 30 hours annually). I also undertake regular clinical supervision (1.5 hrs monthly).
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