Jane Wharmby, BACP

Jane Wharmby offers short, practical support for people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain and major life changes. She also helps with parenting concerns, self-esteem struggles, compassion fatigue and issues related to trauma and abuse. Her approach is gentle and person-focused, with a clear aim of helping people regain steady footing and make manageable changes.

She has 15 years of professional experience and is a BACP member - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. That background includes work in both independent practice and agencies across the United Kingdom. Before qualifying as a counsellor she worked in the tourist industry and in local government, which she says helped her understand everyday pressures and the variety of people she meets in therapy.

Jane describes her counselling as integrative, meaning she draws on several ways of working to suit each person. Sessions are led by the client’s needs and paced to match what feels workable at the time. She aims to help people spot their strengths again and apply them to current problems.

In a typical session she listens first, then helps people try out small changes or new ways of thinking and coping. She encourages practical steps for managing emotions and relationships, while also making space for grief and difficult feelings.

People who choose her often want a calm, steady presence while they work through tough events. Her style is straightforward, warm and focused on making progress that fits everyday life.

How her approaches work in online counselling

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people notice their thoughts and values, then take small, committed steps that match what matters to them. It can help with anxiety, low mood and feeling stuck. Client-Centred Therapy concentrates on offering a warm, non-judgemental space where the person leads the conversation and builds self-understanding at their own pace. This approach supports people dealing with grief, relationship strain and self-esteem concerns. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at practical links between thoughts, feelings and actions and helps people try different ways of thinking and behaving to reduce distress and improve coping.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals and preferences. That choice can change over time as people try out strategies and notice what helps.

If you are considering online therapy, check which session formats the therapist currently offers before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people use methods like guided mindfulness exercises and worksheets during or between sessions, which can help practice new skills in day-to-day life.