Jane Stannard , BACP, NCPS

Jane Stannard offers experienced, compassionate support for people facing loss, life transitions and persistent emotional pain. With a decade of practice in the United Kingdom, she listens attentively to each person’s story and helps them find their own path through grief, anxiety, stress and depression. Her approach blends empathy with practical ways to manage distress so people can feel more able to make choices that suit their lives and values.

Many people who work with Jane report feeling a lightening of pressure even after the first sessions - reduced anxiety, clearer thinking and increased confidence in decision making. She draws on client-centered and cognitive behavioral ideas to tailor counselling to the individual, helping clients process bereavement, relationship difficulties, workplace strain and other changes that can feel overwhelming.

Jane supports people from a variety of backgrounds, including those who wish to include prayerful or faith-based reflection as part of their counselling, as well as those with no faith. Her practice extends to issues such as panic attacks, self-esteem, blended family and divorce-related challenges, hospice and end-of-life matters, and concerns about narcissistic behaviour in relationships.

She holds professional credentials including BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) and NCPS, and conducts her work in English from her UK base.

Client-centered and CBT approaches for online therapy

Jane Stannard works with client-centered and cognitive behavioral approaches to support people in an online setting. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating an accepting, nonjudgmental space where the client leads the conversation and the therapist offers empathy, reflection and validation - this approach can be helpful for processing grief, building self-esteem and navigating life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) involves identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and developing practical strategies to change them, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety, panic and low mood and improve daily coping.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Jane takes a collaborative stance - she listens to each person’s needs, goals and preferences and works together with them to determine which methods fit best. That shared decision making helps create a personalised plan that feels manageable and relevant to the client’s life.

Online sessions via video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging offer practical flexibility, making it easier to access therapy around work, family or mobility constraints. These options allow clients to continue meaningful therapeutic work from familiar surroundings while maintaining regular contact and continuity of care with a licensed professional.