Janaya is a warm, approachable, and dedicated counsellor and holistic therapist who offers a calm, supportive, and non-judgemental space for clients to feel heard and understood. She works with compassion and authenticity, helping clients explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences at a pace that feels right for them.
Janaya supports children, young people, adults, and families, tailoring her approach to suit each individual’s unique needs and stage of life. She works with a range of concerns including anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, emotional wellbeing challenges, life transitions, identity and self-discovery, emotional regulation, and personal growth. Her practice is both trauma-informed and neurodiversity-affirming, and she integrates mindfulness and holistic wellbeing approaches to support the whole person.
With a strong background in supporting children, young people, and families, Janaya has experience across education, residential care, community settings, youth justice, mentoring, and holistic wellbeing environments. She is a registered member of both the NCPS (National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society) and the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy), and works in line with their ethical frameworks to ensure a safe, respectful, and professional service.
Therapeutic Approach:
Janaya works from a pluralistic approach, recognising that there is no one-size-fits-all method in therapy. She believes that a strong, trusting therapeutic relationship is key to meaningful change, and works collaboratively with clients to create a space that feels safe, empowering, and tailored to their individual journey.
She draws on a range of evidence-based approaches, adapting each session to meet her clients’ needs and goals. These may include CBT-informed techniques, person-centred therapy, psychodynamic approaches, mindfulness-based practices, solution-focused therapy, grounding techniques, emotional regulation strategies, and psychoeducation where helpful. Her holistic perspective recognises the connection between mind, body, and emotional wellbeing, allowing her to support clients in a balanced and integrated way.
Client Group: Children 11+, young people, adults, and families
Qualifications & Accreditation:
- Level 2 Reiki Practitioner
- Level 3 Hypnotherapy and Counselling Skills
- Level 4 Children, Young People & Families Practitioner
- Level 4 Counselling Skills and Theory
- Mental Health First Aid
- Currently working towards Level 5 Professional Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling
- Registered Member of the NCPS (National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society)
- Registered Member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy)
Areas of Interest/Specialisms:
- Anxiety Counselling
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy(CBT)
- Changing Negative Thinking and Habits
- Children’s Anxiety Counselling
- Children’s Counselling
- Counselling and Psychotherapy
- Counselling Family Counselling
- Family Counselling
- Mindfulness Therapy for Young People
- Reiki
- Stress Counselling
- Trauma Therapy
- Young People’s Counselling
How Janaya Works with Clients:
Janaya knows that every client is unique, which is why she takes a collaborative and flexible approach to therapy. She works alongside clients to understand their experiences, strengths, goals, and preferences, creating a therapeutic journey that feels personal and meaningful.
Sessions are guided by compassion, curiosity, and respect, offering a safe and supportive space to explore thoughts and emotions. Janaya encourages clients to move at their own pace while building self-awareness, confidence, resilience, and practical coping strategies to support lasting change and overall wellbeing.
