Jane Stannard, BACP, NCPS
Jane Stannard is a counsellor who uses a person-centred approach to help people through grief, stress and depression.
About Jane
Jane Stannard is a counsellor who uses a person-centred approach to help people through grief, stress and depression. She listens without judgement and aims to make it easier to speak about painful experiences. Jane blends practical talking therapy with compassionate support to help people feel more able to make choices for themselves.
She works with loss in many forms - bereavement, the end of relationships, job loss, or the death of a pet.
Background and approach
People often come when anxiety or low mood make everyday life hard. Jane offers steady listening and simple tools to reduce overwhelming feelings and to rebuild confidence. Her practice draws on Client-Centred Therapy alongside Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, so sessions balance empathic listening with practical steps to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours.
That combination is used to help with panic, low self-esteem and coping with big life changes. Jane has ten years' experience in counselling, including six years in voluntary roles supporting people with bereavement, relationship difficulties, workplace stress and abuse.
She holds an AQA Level 4 Diploma and a Level 3 Diploma in Adult Social Care, and she is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and the National Christian Psychology Society. Sessions can take place online or by phone and are tailored to each person's needs.
Jane is open to working with people of faith and those without faith, and she can include prayerful support when requested. If someone wishes to proceed they complete a short matching questionnaire and arrange sessions that suit them.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 235019 | July 2026 |
| NCPS | NCS22-01180 | April 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Jane works with
Everything Jane lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Blended family issues
- Divorce and separation
- Family problems
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Jane lists
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Online support
She also draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and actions. CBT offers straightforward exercises and short plans to reduce panic, challenge unhelpful thinking and build more helpful habits over time.
Choosing the right way to work is collaborative. Jane discusses goals and preferences in early sessions and adapts the balance between listening and practical techniques as therapy progresses. Together they decide what feels most helpful for the person's situation.
Online therapy offers flexibility for those who need it. Video calls recreate a face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can be used when a quieter or lower-bandwidth option is needed, and live chat or text messaging allow shorter check-ins or ongoing written reflection. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving and daily life, while keeping the focus on practical progress and steady emotional support.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Jane usually help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and depression, and helps with coping through life changes and workplace or relationship problems.
What style of therapy does she use?
Jane combines Client-Centred Therapy with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), offering empathic listening alongside practical techniques to shift thoughts and behaviours.
How long has she been practising?
She has around 10 years of overall counselling experience, including six years in voluntary roles supporting people with bereavement and other issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds an AQA Level 4 Diploma and a Level 3 Diploma in Adult Social Care, and is registered with BACP and NCPS. Her practice is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and situations.
How are fees and first steps handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to availability.
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