Janet Brown, BACP

Janet Brown is a BACP-registered therapist based in the United Kingdom with five years of clinical experience supporting people who are taking the important step of looking after their mental health. She works mainly with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and a person-centered approach, treating each client as the expert in their own life and focusing on what the client chooses to share.

By combining practical CBT techniques with attentive, non-judgemental listening, she helps clients explore concerns, clarify choices, and adopt strategies that reduce repeated patterns of thinking and behavior. Janet does not give direct advice; instead she collaborates with clients to select tools and approaches that fit their goals and circumstances so they can feel more confident about decisions and avoid repeating unwanted patterns.

Her practice emphasizes warmth, compassion, and respect, and she aims to create an atmosphere where people are not labeled but are supported to make meaningful changes. Janet holds BACP accreditation - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which reflects professional standards in counselling practice.

Approaches for online therapy and collaborative care

Janet works with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and teaching practical skills to manage anxiety, low mood, sleep problems, and stress. CBT is goal-oriented and helps people develop strategies they can use between sessions.

She also uses a client-centered approach that places the client's perspective at the heart of the work. This style emphasizes empathetic listening, respect, and supporting clients to discover their own solutions, which can be helpful for relationship, grief, and self-esteem concerns.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. Janet collaborates with each person to decide which methods suit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as work progresses. This shared decision-making helps ensure therapy fits the individual rather than forcing a fixed model.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for those seeking support. Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing for flexibility around work, family, and time zones. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and access regular appointments with a registered professional even when in-person visits are difficult.