People often come to therapy when something in life feels difficult to understand, painful to carry alone, or when familiar patterns begin to repeat in ways that are hard to change.
How I Work
TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE
RELATIONAL & PACED
SAFETY FIRST
A place where you don’t need to perform
Many people arrive in therapy feeling they must explain things perfectly, be “good” at therapy, or stay in control of their emotions.
"In this space, there is no need to perform or be fixed."
We begin by building safety — in the relationship, in the pace of the work, and in how experiences are held. This reduces overwhelm and supports therapy that is steady, meaningful, and sustainable.
The foundation: safety, regulation, and containment
Before exploring difficult experiences, I prioritise creating a space that feels manageable. We do not rush into the most painful material.
Safety
Emotional and relational safety comes first. We work to establish a sense of security before moving deeper..
Regulation
Supporting your nervous system to settle and stabilise, ensuring you stay within your window of tolerance.
Containment
Clear boundaries and a paced approach so the work stays manageable, held rather than flooding.
Relational, trauma-informed psychotherapy
This work is grounded in the belief that healing is relational and experiential. That means attention is given not only to what you are saying, but to how things feel in the moment.
Trauma-informed practice recognises that overwhelm, dissociation, shutdown, and survival responses are not “failures” — they are protective strategies that once made sense. We work with these responses with respect and care.
We pay attention to:
How things feel in the present moment
What happens in your body and emotions
How the therapeutic relationship is experienced
What helps you feel safe enough to explore
An integrative and creative approach
Alongside talking, I may work creatively and experientially. These ways of working can be supportive when experiences are held in the body, emotions, or images rather than words alone.
Everything is offered collaboratively. You can always choose what feels right.
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Imagery & Metaphor
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Somatic Awareness
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Reflective Practices
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Nature-based
Pacing is part of the work
This therapy is not about pushing through. We work at a pace that supports steadiness over intensity, depth without overwhelm, and understanding alongside regulation.
At times, the work may focus more on grounding, stabilisation, and strengthening inner resources. At other times, it may feel possible to explore deeper experiences with more openness. Both are valid. Both matter.
What to expect
What you can expect from me
An attuned, respectful therapeutic relationship
Clear boundaries and a steady frame
Care around overwhelm and emotional intensity
Space for complexity, uncertainty, and meaning
Inclusive, ethical, trauma-informed practice
"My aim is to support you to feel more resourced, more grounded, and more able to live from choice rather than survival."
Testimonials
Reflections from Clients & Supervisees
“Jane supported me as a group supervisor with generosity, knowledge, and experience. She created a safe and reflective space where I could develop my practice, learn from mistakes, and think more deeply about difference, trauma, neurodiversity, and relational dynamics.”
—Lollita
“Jane’s supervision has been a deeply supportive and grounding experience. Her guidance has helped me grow in confidence, deepen trust in myself as a counsellor, and develop greater clarity in the therapeutic relationship.”
— Sophie
“Jane has been present, grounded, and gently encouraging throughout what has been a life-changing process for me. I have felt supported by her guidance, and more empowered to choose again rather than stay stuck for as long.”
—Alejandro G
An invitation
If you are considering therapy, you are welcome to get in touch.
We can begin with a conversation to explore whether this feels like a good fit — without pressure, and at a pace that feels right.