Janet Parkinson

I am currently able to offer 60min video or phone sessions. And have a short waiting list for face to face. 

These sessions are mainly available on: 

• Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays 9.00 - 19.00. 
• Sessions outside of these hours may be negotiated if required.

• Initial 30min consultation is offered free of charge.

Hi, I’m Janet. I work as a person-centred therapist, combined with CBT and somatic therapy techniques, so I can tailor an approach based on your needs using a combination of emotional, practical and physiological based methods that you can continue to utilise day to day. Starting therapy is a courageous step, and finding the right therapist is just as important as the work itself. My practice is built on creating a space where you can feel safe, heard, and genuinely understood. A space that in it’s very nature is holistic, non-judgemental and confidential.

At the heart of my work is a person-centred approach. This means that I see you as the expert of your own life, and together we can explore what feels meaningful, challenging and important to you at your own pace. I believe deeply in the power of empathy, authenticity, and unconditional positive regard. When met with compassion and curiosity rather than pressure or expectation, real change can begin to occur. 

Alongside this, I integrate CBT and Somatic therapy techniques to support a more tailored and flexible therapeutic experience. CBT can help us gently examine unhelpful patterns of thinking or behaviour and experiment with new, more supportive ways of approaching difficulties. Somatic awareness, on the other hand, allows us to connect with the wisdom of the body – noticing how stress and emotions, or past experiences might be held physically, and learning ways to release or soothe these sensations. Blending these approaches means that your therapy can evolve organically around your needs, goals, and your readiness to grow. Some sessions may focus on exploring emotions and building a deeper self-understanding. Others might offer practical tools, grounding techniques, or embodied practices to help you feel more regulated and connected. My aim is to walk alongside you as you navigate whatever brings you to therapy – whether that be anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, low mood, life transitions, illness, grief, or simply the desire for greater self-awareness. 

If you’re looking for a therapeutic relationship that honours your individuality, holds you in your authenticity and supports your whole being – mind and body, I would very much appreciate the opportunity to work with you.

Provided you are comfortable doing so, I offer an initial free 30min (no obligation) consult where together we can briefly explore the reasons for you wanting to access therapy, with a view to creating a therapeutic agreement that you are happy for us both to move forward with.

It will also provide an opportunity for you to ask any questions relating to the service I provide, and air any reservations you hold in the hope that I may be able to offer some reassurance in relation to these.

Please either call me on the number provided or get in touch via email to arrange this. I look forward to hearing from you.