Janice Quinn

I am availability Monday to Thursday 0800hrs - 2000hrs.

Fridays are 0800hrs - 1300hrs.

I trained as a person-centred counsellor and continued this on with a foundation degree in integrative therapy, meaning that I am able to incorporate other modalities and approaches into my practice. 

I have used my counselling skills in schools, working with young teens from all walks of life who may be struggling to fit in due to their differences.  Friendships can be difficult and finding someone to talk to can be hard when everyone is focused on the school day.  I have supported CRUSE clients experiencing grief and loss; both adults and children. I have worked with Samaritans supporting clients who may be at their lowest and struggling to find a purpose in life.  

At some point in our lives, I believe that most of us have struggled with intrusive thoughts and have believed that life is too hard to cope with.  However, by reaching out for support you have taken the hardest step you are ever likely to.  The next step is finding someone who you can connect with, and I hope I can be that person for you.

As a person-centred counsellor, I would like to reassure my clients that I am non-judgemental in my approach and clients can expect an honest and trustworthy service where they will be treated respectfully. I hope that clients can find comfort in sharing their anxieties with me and together we can develop a therapeutic relationship to help better understand, and work through those difficult emotions and challenges that life has presented.

When facing difficult times, finding the strength to look for help can feel like a big step, and it is important that your search takes you to someone you can trust. I am a good listener who can provide a safe space to help you feel confident in sharing your problems whilst building a trusting relationship. I look forward in providing the support you need.

You can expect from me and open and honest dialogue that will be focused on your emotional safety.  I will provide a non-judgemental space for you to talk about your troubles and I will support you in exploring your thoughts and feelings around any issues, of your choosing.  There will be no demands made on you during your time in the therapy room and we can review our therapeutic contract whenever you wish.  

There is an opportunity for us to use the on site nature reserve, if you feel you would benefit from this outdoor space.  I will not at anytime insist that we use it; it is a choice.

Our first session will be focused around getting to know each other and exploring what issues you feel you need support with; we need to know if I am the right person for you.  The session will be face to face in my counselling room, which I hope you will find safe and comfortable.  

We will explore what our work might look like and I will invite you to think about what you would like to achieve from our sessions.

I will discuss with you what my professional boundaries will look like, together with the ethical framework I will be working in line with, and what this will mean for our working relationship.