Jean Van Slyke , BACP

Jean Van Slyke is a counsellor who draws on client-centred and solution-focused work to support people through difficult moments. She uses straightforward conversation to help people understand what matters to them and to set practical steps forward. Jean has eight years of experience working with stress, anxiety, addiction and grief, and she offers care in English across the United Kingdom and internationally.

In sessions Jean keeps the pace calm and direct. She encourages people to talk about thoughts and feelings without fear of judgement. That makes it easier to identify what is getting in the way and which small changes could make daily life feel more manageable.

Jean combines Client-Centred Therapy with Solution-Focused Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to tailor each plan. That means attention to a person’s values and strengths, alongside clear goals and steps to reach them. She also draws on Existential Therapy when clients want to reflect on meaning, choice and life transitions.

Her work covers a wide range of concerns including relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem, eating and sleeping problems, parenting strains, chronic illness and compassion fatigue. She also helps people facing abandonment, attachment and blended family challenges.

Jean aims to make the first steps simple. Conversations focus on what the person wants to achieve and which approach will help most. Sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging to fit different needs.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening closely and reflecting a person's own priorities back to them so they feel understood and in charge of change. This approach helps when someone needs a steady, accepting space to talk through anxiety, grief or identity concerns.

Solution-Focused Therapy emphasises small, practical steps and clear goals. It suits people who want short-term work to change habits, manage stress or address relationship and parenting challenges. Motivational Interviewing helps people resolve mixed feelings about change and find the internal reasons to stick with a new plan.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences, and then suggest a blend of methods. That collaborative process means the plan can shift as progress is made or priorities change.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to give practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a shorter break. Live chat or text messaging can suit quick check-ins or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to balance therapy with work, family and daily commitments.