Jane Wharmby, BACP

Jane Wharmby is a BACP counsellor with 15 years of practice in the United Kingdom. She supports people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression and other life changes, including issues linked to ageing and geriatric concerns. Her approach aims to help people feel understood and find practical ways to cope when life feels overwhelming.

She works in an integrative way, drawing on methods like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Mindfulness to match the work to each person. Sessions focus on the here and now and on simple, usable strategies rather than jargon. Jane believes the person in front of her knows themselves best and that therapy should move at the client’s pace.

Before training as a counsellor she worked in the tourist industry and local government, which helped her learn about people and everyday pressures. That background informs a down-to-earth style and a practical focus on solutions and resilience. Her work covers a wide range of issues from trauma and abuse to parenting stresses and caregiver strain.

Jane encourages clients to notice and use their strengths, even when those strengths feel hidden. She aims to walk alongside people as they rebuild confidence and cope with change. The work often blends talking, mindful exercises and behaviour-based tasks to support steady progress.

People who choose her can expect a calm, respectful space where small steps are valued and practical tools are offered. If you are looking to manage difficult feelings or adjust to life transitions, she helps people clarify goals and take manageable actions.

How her approaches can work for you online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while focusing on what matters most to them. It’s useful for stress, anxiety and adjusting to life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behaviour and builds practical steps to change them, which can help with low mood, anxiety and coping in daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That choice can shift as the work progresses, so methods are reviewed together rather than fixed from the start.

If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the current session options before booking because the profile does not specify formats. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also means exercises and mindfulness practices can be used between sessions to build progress into everyday life.