Janis Sims, BACP

Janis Sims is a UK-licensed therapist with 6 years of professional experience who supports people navigating stress, anxiety, trauma and parenting challenges. She is accredited by the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and brings a calm, strengths-focused approach to helping clients build motivation, self-esteem, and confidence.

Janis works from the belief that each person is the expert on their own life story, and she centers therapy on the client’s strengths and goals. She aims to create a supportive space where taking the first step toward a more fulfilling and happier life is met with understanding and practical guidance. Janis frames change as a collaborative process, helping clients explore options and develop skills that suit their circumstances.

With a focus on practical progress and emotional understanding, Janis assists people who are ready to address the issues that feel overwhelming or limiting. She offers steady support through challenging moments and partners with clients as they build greater resilience and confidence over time.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the client’s own experience, offering a non-directive space where the therapist listens and reflects so the person can explore values, choices, and personal strengths. This approach is often helpful for building self-esteem, improving confidence, and finding motivation.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and enhancing interpersonal effectiveness. It can be useful for people who experience overwhelming stress, mood difficulties, or relationship challenges.

Janis approaches the choice of method as a collaborative process. She will work with each person to identify which approach or combination of approaches best fits their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy with Janis uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to offer flexible access to support. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, and other commitments, and they allow registered professionals and therapists to provide ongoing help to people in different locations.