Jane Kershaw

I currently offer appointments Tuesday to Friday from 9.30am in Sea Mills, BS9

I currently offer appointments Mondays from 9.30am in Arnos Vale, BS4.

My last appointment is at 7.30pm. 

I offer a warm, trauma informed, approachable service within a discreet, safe & comfortable environment enabling clients to explore their concerns, anxieties or worries at their own pace.

With over 35 years’ experience in the support sector—including work in the Probation Service, public, and voluntary sectors—I’ve supported individuals with complex needs across a broad range of settings. My work has included supporting those affected by homelessness, mental health issues, addiction, ADHD, Autism, trauma, and dual diagnosis. I’ve worked with adult survivors of institutional child sexual abuse and served as an Approved Foster Carer for Avon Social Services. I’ve held varied roles in both statutory and voluntary services, supporting rough sleepers, ex-offenders, and people navigating emotional and psychological distress from destructive environments.  I understand that individuals rarely fall into a single category and require a holistic approach to address the full context of their lives.

Experience of counselling in an organisation taking GP referrals; Employees Assistance Programmes, Reflective Practice, Private Practice Mentoring and Private Practice, offering both short and long term counselling over a broad range of issues and circumstances.

I am currently offering free initial consultations online. I am available for Face to Face sessions in Sea Mills and Arnos Vale* thereafter. All sessions are 60 minutes.

*I am only in Arnos Vale on Mondays

My initial online consultation is always free of charge, usually lasting about 30 minutes. It is an opportunity for clients to meet me, go through my client contract and hopefully assist them in their decision making. 

I offer 30-minute face to face initial consultations for £35.