Jane Sheppard , BACP

Jane Sheppard is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and career concerns. She uses practical conversation and clear steps to help people feel more stable and make changes they want. Jane holds BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy accreditation, and brings four years of clinical experience to her work.

Her approach is straightforward and warm. Sessions focus on what a person is dealing with right now and on small, manageable changes. She uses listening, reflection and practical tools so people can try things between sessions and notice what works.

Jane draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early bonds affect current relationships. She also uses Client-Centred Therapy to create a respectful, non-judgemental space where people set the pace. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, is used when people want hands-on techniques to challenge unhelpful thinking and build new habits.

People bring a range of life issues to her, including abandonment, adoption and foster care questions, attachment difficulties, caregiver stress, codependency, communication and commitment problems, and substance-related concerns. She also supports those dealing with divorce, separation and domestic violence where it is safe to do so.

Sessions are delivered online by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging. Jane works in English and is not taking international clients. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to her availability.

How Jane adapts therapeutic approaches for online care

Jane uses Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. This approach helps when people notice repeated issues in close relationships or struggles with trust and closeness.

She also draws on Client-Centred Therapy, which focuses on listening and following the person's pace. This makes it easier for people to set goals and feel heard during an online session. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, is offered when someone wants practical techniques to challenge unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviours between sessions.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Jane will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences, and suggest what to try first. Plans can be adjusted as therapy progresses so the approach fits the person's experience and pace.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for those with busy lives. Video calls recreate face-to-face conversation, phone sessions suit lower bandwidth or when being on camera is difficult, live chat provides shorter check-ins and text messaging lets people reflect in writing. These options help people fit therapy into work, caregiving or travel schedules while keeping continuity of care.