Janine Knight

Hello and welcome. My training is in Relationship therapy so I predominantly work with couples but I am also able to work with individuals who want to explore  their world from a relational perspective. As a fully qualified and experienced relationship counsellor, I offer a caring and empathetic approach to help you explore the aspects of your partnership that are no longer working well. Whether you are dealing with a loss of connection, a betrayal, or are simply struggling to communicate effectively, I will help you look at your situation step by step. You may be at a difficult or vulnerable moment in your life; I can help you navigate this without judgement and in a confidential space where you can both be heard.  

I provide a safe, caring space where you can share your thoughts in a structured way. Together, we will examine how you navigate and make sense of what is happening in the relationship. My goal is to foster a trusting therapeutic environment where both of you feel heard and respected. I will provide tools to help you communicate more effectively.

I use an integrative and 'emotionally focused' style to explore your unique situation, using systemic and psychodynamic therapy. This applies to you both as individuals and as a couple. If you are unsure what you want I will help you find the clarity you need. My down-to-earth and calm communication style is designed to put you at ease as we work together to understand the patterns and dynamics in your relationship. I will look for the unique negative cycles affecting your relationship and help you to interrupt those dynamics which can lead to both people feeling unseen and unheard. 

As a registered member of the Â鶹ԭ´´ I work within the professional requirements and ethical boundaries of my registering body. I offer a professional welcoming  online space and am fully insured to practice. My sessions last 1 hour.

I work with the sense of acknowledging our unique struggles in relationships as vulnerable human beings. We may carry a life script of wanting certain things from our relationships but without necessarily recognising how we get them or indeed our own part in the relationship dynamics. Understanding our unique background attachment style can be helpful and an important part of how we are making sense of the struggles in our lives. 

I am specifically qualified in relationship therapy, meaning I am professionally trained to work with two people simultaneously while maintaining a dedicated focus on the relationship dynamic. My training was carried out through 'Relate', where I gained Level 4 & 5 Post Graduate Diplomas. Over the last 8 years, I have gained extensive experience working with a diverse range of couples across different ages, cultures, and sexualities.

Prior to specialising in couples counselling, I worked as a Registered Midwife within the NHS. This background gave me a deep appreciation for the psychological aspects of care, particularly in providing emotional support following trauma. The transition to counselling was a natural evolution of these skills. I have also volunteered as a trained mediator, helping to resolve neighbourhood and family disputes, which further informs my ability to manage conflict and facilitate understanding between parties.