Be great at simply being You

 I found the work I did with Janet has enriched my life, it was a safe, calm atmosphere. I felt I could trust her implicitly. She has given me the tools for self care, a concept I had no idea of before working with her. I have gained valuable insight into myself and a new way of being. This was a revelation to me. I was able to talk about things I had never told anyone in my life about, and gain a different perspective about the past which has enabled me to take forward positively in the future. 

Brixham, Devon (UK)

 Janet's Kindness and guidance helped me to get back on track with my life. Forever grateful. Thank you 

Brixham, Devon (UK)

 I came to recognise how my reactions and behaviour is continually influenced by past experiences. I have moved from a Carers role to coping with the death of my partner. I often hear Janet's voice saying "is that really the case / true....?" Whilst exhausting I usually end up with a clearer picture of the issue, my reaction and the way ahead. I will carry much of what I l learnt about myself (with Janet) forward into the next phase of my life on my own, Deeply valuable as there is no-one else to be honest with me but myself! 

Brixham, Devon (UK)

 Janet helped me understand and accept my emotions, particularly about things that happened in the past. I felt safe and supported through facing some difficult feelings about and around my childhood. Helped me with difficulties with low self esteem. 

Devon (UK)

 The sessions with Janet have achieved everything I hoped for. I am much less anxious, feel more confident and more importantly I am much happier. I am surprised how being able to offload emotional baggage has made such a difference to my well being. I wish I had done it years ago! In addition I wish to say that Janet is an excellent listener and made me feel comfortable enough to be able to talk openly. It was nothing but a positive experience and hugely beneficial. Thank you Janet, not only are you a lovely person your help and encouragement achieved everything more than I could have hoped. 

Brixham, Devon (UK)

 I would be very happy to recommend Janet to anyone seeking help and support in trying times. Janet has a very peaceful and compassionate aura about her, and allows you to open up to discuss events in ones life that require addressing. Janet allowed me to understand why I was feeling the way I did in the most challenging time in my life. Janet works in a very professional way and I trusted her implicitly. 

Devon (UK)

 Feel more calm, able to pause and remain with whatever I am feeling. I feel my skills have been enhanced and the sessions really assisted me to recognise I would benefit from setting some boundaries in my life, which I have done. The sessions were so enlightening for me in many ways. I was able to recognise how much my previous experiences were affecting my life now. It was challenging at times, however if gave me the tools to be able to pause, reflect and focus on remaining present. Janet provides such a supportive environment with her professional approach and friendly character. It was such a relief to be heard and feel confident in my ability to move forward at my pace. 

Brixham, Devon (UK)

 I have really learnt to listen to that feeling in my chest, that "gut feeling" & given it a chance to inform me of what it is I need. I have learnt to trust that feeling & make peace with that "little voice in my head" that appears infrequently now. Janet helped me to learn to hear myself, to sit with myself & allow myself to feel & accept & not question. With her guidance I found an inner peace & learnt to listen to my gut. 

Cornwall (UK)

 Janet has really helped me to understand my problems! Janet was superb and so easy to talk to, I felt so at ease talking to her. 

Dartmouth, Devon (UK)

 Recognising triggers & therefore being able to look after myself much better. I felt comfortable talking with Janet since first meeting. I never hesitated to get in touch if I needed a chat. 

Devon (UK)

 I learnt to be me & voice my opinion with no fear or returning to my younger, conditioned self. What I learnt was empowering. I felt comfortable and supported at all times. I came to Janet feeling in great turmoil, sad, despondent & unable to understand other people's behaviour. Janet helped me to find coping mechanisms & to understand why my responses to others behaviours were as they were & to learn how to counter my responses with new found ways. Moreover, not to allow others to undermine me. 

Devon (UK)

 Working with Janet enabled me to revisit and release many difficult and deep seated issues, some of which occurred a very long time ago. Without her help I am sure that they would never have been resolved. I am very grateful for the insight I gained by doing this work, as it has enabled me, without doubt, to now live a happier and more content life. I found working with Janet to be at times absolutely fascinating. Her insight and intuitive understanding was amazing, and enabled me to work through my problems in a very effective way. Janet's understanding of the pressures and stresses someone faces in a caring role was also invaluable to me. Janet has also introduced me to the importance of self care, which was another very supportive measure which has helped me enormously. During lockdown we had to conduct our sessions over the telephone, and I was very dubious about it at first. However it actually worked very well and was as effective as the face to face sessions. 

Devon (UK)

 If, like me, you are worried about seeing a counsellor do not hesitate to go and see Janet. She is welcoming, friendly, caring and above all does not judge you. She helped me make sense of all the emotions that were going through my mind and how to deal with them. Not by telling me what to do, but by encouraging me to be myself & worked through them with me. 

Devon (UK)

 My own experience with Janet was of how she would explain things to me when I was having a really tough time. And relieving me of my guilt. I can actually see a different life for me going forward and will be eternally grateful for all her advice and support. 

Devon (UK)

 Janet models intelligent listening. It was wonderful to be heard but the gentle guidance to understanding my own words was remarkable. My sessions with Janet were thought provoking, at times uncomfortable but ultimately I left with a lightness in my steps and a soothing clarity that I was able to go forward in a positive way. I would not like to imagine my state of mind without Janet's intervention and I am so grateful. 

Devon (UK) October 2024

 When working with Janet & subsequently, I always move forward in a calm & more reflective way which is great. Janet always enriches my life, being with her is a very positive experience, she has helped me to understand myself better, how I behave, react, how to take a beat, respond better or not to respond. Janet has also helped me to listen more and to hear what people are saying & that you don't always have to respond right away & it's ok to ask questions & how to position them. Most of all she has helped me to look after myself and feel well. 

Brixham, Devon (UK) November 2024

 Janet has equipped me with understanding, strategies & tools that are both powerful and supportive and used daily. From the onset I felt safe and comfortable. The early sessions were quite tiring but did not have a negative effect, more that they were delving into the past and requiring intense brain power. Each session I felt that I dealt with aspects I needed to, these uncovered themselves through Janet's experience, explanations, questions. There were many wonderful lightbulb moments. I looked forward to my sessions and could at times feel the need to speak to Janet building before the day. As she gave me the tools navigate my feelings, thoughts etc I was able to self - regulate and manage these strong emotions for myself. It was and continues to be very empowering. I went to Janet @ a time of great need. Too many emotions left me feeling very discombobulated. Without doubt Janet has calmed that immensely and I am so glad that I reached out when I did. Thank you so much Janet 

Brixham Devon (UK) December 2024

 Change has been both positive & welcome. I have learned to question some of my responses learned over many years. This has led to being less critical of myself. I chose to work with Janet as I am a carer & she has "caring experience". Exploring the impact of caring for my husband was so useful & reminded me to not lose sight of being a wife as well. He has benefitted as well. I carried on & focused more on myself &my past acknowledging how patterns learned in childhood can influence today. A positive & very constructive experience whilst feeling safe, supported & challenged when necessary. 

Devon (UK) February 2025

 The sessions with Janet were a safe contained space for me to express negative thoughts, emotions and events in my life. She is very wise and was able to handle the complexities of my background. I feel the sessions have cleared stagnant, heavy energy. I would book again for emotional health maintenance in the future. 

Sarah, Brixham Devon (UK) August 2025

 Janet made me feel at ease & comfortable to be able to talk freely in a safe space. 

Brixham, Devon (UK) September 2025

 I feel more able to give weight to my own feelings about things and to give myself the space to identify them. I feel stronger and like myself better which has made me feel more comfortable in all my relationships. I found your support in a very difficult time for me stopped me drowning in all the negative associations from past experience it triggered and gave me the ability to find positive perspectives on myself and situations which I had begun to lose. I enjoy all the existing relationships and my work in a deeper way and feel more my own person. Thank you Janet 

Devon (UK) October 2025

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