Jaime Van Weede, NCPS

Jaime Van Weede is a UK-based counsellor working from the Dartington Estate in South Devon, offering a calm and reflective space for people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma, grief, ADHD and related concerns. She brings three years of professional experience and an interest in neurodiversity that has grown from family experience and work with young people. Jaime emphasizes a person-centered way of working that promotes self-awareness and exploration, helping people feel less stuck and better able to make decisions or process specific experiences.

She is accredited by NCPS, a professional counselling body, and also holds membership of the BACP along with an enhanced DBS and a Level 3 certificate in Safeguarding. Jaime’s training is integrative, and while she often begins with a client-centered approach, she integrates cognitive-behavioural tools and present-focused techniques such as Gestalt when these fit the client’s needs. Sessions are paced to the individual - some people find a short series of meetings helpful while others benefit from longer-term support, with regular reviews to ensure the work remains useful and appropriately paced.

Jaime understands the experience of anxiety, loneliness and uncertainty and responds with empathy and curiosity. Her practice aims to create a non-judgemental therapeutic relationship that supports discovery, greater self-understanding and practical steps forward for each person she sees.

Integrating therapeutic approaches for online support

Client-Centered Therapy places the client at the heart of the work, focusing on listening, empathy and the therapeutic relationship to help people explore their feelings and values and build self-awareness. It is especially helpful for those who feel stuck, disconnected or uncertain about decisions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical strategies to identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, making it useful for anxiety, stress, and problem-solving around day-to-day challenges.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness skills that can reduce reactivity and support emotional regulation, which many people find beneficial for anxiety, grief and ongoing stress. Jaime works collaboratively with clients to find the best mix of approaches based on individual needs, goals and preferences, treating the selection of techniques as part of the therapeutic process rather than a fixed plan.

Online sessions by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging add flexibility to how therapy can fit into daily life, making it easier to access consistent support without travel. These options allow clients to choose formats that suit their schedules, communication style and comfort level while maintaining a regular therapeutic rhythm.