Jan Brand - Integrated Humanistic Counselling

Consulting Rooms (by appointment)
38 Bedford Street | Exeter | Devon | EX1 1GJ | UK

General Availability

Weekday Daytimes, Weekday Evenings, Weekends

British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) Member (MBACP) Counsellor and Psychotherapist

I provide Face to Face Counselling and Psychotherapy in Exeter

I offer fees on a sliding scale depending on your financial situation (no proof required).
Individuals: first session set at £40.00, subsequent appointments between £35.00 and £45.00 - 60 minutes.
Couples: first session set at £50.00, subsequent appointments between £45.00 and £55.00 - 60 minutes.
Families: first session set at £57.50, subsequent appointments between £55.00 and £60.00 - 60 minutes.
Groups: first session set at £150.00, subsequent appointments between £100.00 and £200.00 - 60 minutes.
Approximate length of therapy: ongoing
Languages: English

I provide Telephone Counselling

Fee: Individuals £35.00

Approximate length of one Telephone appointment: 60 minutes
Approximate length of Telephone Counselling: ongoing
Languages: English

I provide Email Counselling

Fee: Individuals £35.00

Approximate time I will spend on an Email response to a client: 60 minutes
Approximate length of Email Counselling: ongoing
Languages: English

I offer Private Counselling and Psychotherapy Services for these Issues

Abuse, Adolescence, Anger, Anorexia Nervosa, Anxiety, Assertiveness, Bereavement, Bulimia Nervosa, Bullying, Business Leadership, Career Issues, Childhood Issues, Couple Relationships, Creativity, Debt, Depression, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Eating Disorders, Fear, Grief, Inhibitions, Lack of Meaning in Life, Loneliness, Loss, Low Self Confidence, Low Self Esteem, Marriage (Marital Relations), Midlife Crisis, Mother and Baby Issues, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Panic Attacks, Parenting, Personal Growth, Personal Relationships, Personality Difficulties, Physical Illness, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Rape, Redundancy, Self Development, Self Harm, Sexual Abuse, Social Phobia, Stress, Transitions, Trauma, Unresolved Issues, Workplace Issues and Work Relationship Problems

My Counselling and Psychotherapy Therapeutic Approaches

Brief Therapy, Client Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Humanistic Therapy, Integrative Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Person Centred Therapy, Transactional Analysis (TA)

Gender

Female

Clinical Experience in Counselling and Psychotherapy

Since qualifying as a Counsellor I have worked in private practice and in a voluntary capacity for the Charity ‘Home Start'. My counselling clients have come with many different issues including relationship difficulties, abuse, stress, anxiety, low self esteem and depression. My experience working in private counselling practice and the voluntary sector has taught me the importance of approaching each client as a unique individual. Our first appointment will be an opportunity to meet each other, explore how counselling might help and establish a basis for moving forward. At this stage there is no commitment to ongoing meetings.

What to Expect during Counselling and Psychotherapy

I offer an integrative approach in counselling, providing individuals with the time and space to explore and discuss the issues which may be troubling them. During sessions with me you will be free to explore your thoughts and feelings, both positive and negative without the danger of rejection or condemnation.

I integrate skills from different therapies - Person Centred Counselling, Psychodynamic Counselling and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), to help clients make the changes they want in their lives.

Person-centred counselling helps clients to understand their needs and to find ways of meeting those needs. Psychodynamic counselling looks at the influence of the past on the present. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the ways that thought, behaviour and feelings effect us negatively and how these can be changed for more positive outcomes.

As your counsellor I will try to:

- Listen properly to what you are saying and not interrupt you
- Value you
- Help and support you to sort out your feelings and worries
- Provide you with an insight into how you really think and feel
- Help you express your emotions in your own way
- Help you to work out your own solutions to problems
- Help you to accept what cannot be changed

Many people experience emotional difficulties at some point in their lives. I offer individuals of all ages short and long term therapy for their issues. I will provide you with a safe, confidential, supportive and non-judgemental environment. My aim is to help my clients to know themselves, to develop and grow in their own way, to become the person that they 'really' are independent of the pressure of others.

Clinical Qualifications in Counselling and Psychotherapy

British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) Member (MBACP) Counsellor and Psychotherapist since 2010
Advanced Diploma Integrated Humanistic Counselling - University of Exeter (UK) 1997

I am committed to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in Counselling and Psychotherapy. I abide by the Ethical Framework for Good Practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Additional Information

I am also a trained Executive and Business Coach and can provide training in assertiveness, self-presentation skills, stress management, managing and developing staff, facilitation skills and other management development skills. I have worked as a trainer, coach and facilitator for approximately twenty years.

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Client Testimonials

"Jan really listened to me and it was clear that she cared."

"I was stuck but whilst working with Jan I had a 'light bulb moment' when all became clear to me."

"Talking through something that happened in my past has really helped me - I was able to trust Jan completely and this enabled me to look back and face things which I had been suppressing for many years."

"I have always struggled to make decisions. Counselling with Jan has given me the courage to 'bite the bullet' and make the change."

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Consulting Rooms (by appointment)
38 Bedford Street | Exeter | Devon | EX1 1GJ | UK

My Consulting Address is in easy reach of: Exeter, Saint Leonards, Saint Thomas, Heavitree, Stoke Hill, Saint Loyes, Exonia Park, Alphington, Nadderwater, Marsh Barton Trading Estate, Exeter Business Park, Whipton, Rewe, Nether Exe, Killerton, Downes Mill, Thorverton, Budlake, Up Exe, Downes

Nearest Train Stations: Exeter Central, St James' Park (Exeter), Exeter St Thomas, Exeter St Davids, Polsloe Bridge, Digby and Sowton, Pinhoe, Topsham, Newton St Cyres, Exton

Wheelchair access: Yes

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