Janet Bunting BSc. Dip. MNCPS Acc

Counselling & Psychotherapy

About Janet

I am a NCPS (National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society) Accredited Registered Member and hold a Diploma in Integrative Counselling.

In addition, I have extensive training and experience in counselling adult survivors of trauma, childhood sexual abuse and all forms of sexual violence including 4 years working at Rape Crisis. I am interested in the link between physical and emotional pain and hold a SIRPA level 2 qualification. I also have extensive experience in counselling individuals who experience:-

Difficult family relationships
Anxiety and panic attacks
Depression
Narcissistic abuse in intimate and family relationships
Domestic abuse
Suicidal thoughts and feelings
Chronic pain/functional disorders
Bereavement
Relationship difficulties
Low self-esteem
Issues regarding loss of identity/purpose in life
Menopause
Work related issues

I am committed to ongoing professional development and attend workshops, lectures and seminars regularly.
I strongly believe that the relationship between counsellor and client is the key to allowing healing and change to take place.

By hearing your own voice and sharing your thoughts and feelings with me, we can work together to explore what has brought you to therapy and help you to find a way forward which is right for you.

Description of treatment

Sometimes life can be difficult – we can struggle with overwhelming feelings which make us feel anxious or low and it can be hard to see the way ahead.

Maybe there is something specific such as a traumatic life event or a relationship where we need time to understand and process our feelings. If this sounds familiar, then my counselling approach can help you to regain some strength, control and to see your choices more clearly.

Counselling can help us to understand why we are feeling as if life is a struggle and help us to start living in a way which is more true to ourselves. My approach is warm and empathetic and I offer a safe space in which to explore feelings, seeking to understand your unique experience in an accepting and non-judgemental way.

Because everyone is unique, I practise an Integrative approach to counselling which brings together elements of different therapies to suit individual needs. This reflects my belief that there is no single way to understand another person and that, by seeking to understand and value your experience, I can provide the best therapy for you.

I offer short and long term counselling, depending on your needs. Short term counselling will focus on your immediate problems and help you find a way to manage them. Longer term counselling helps you to have a deeper understanding of issues and, as we work together, to develop insights, understanding and self-acceptance.

I offer counselling to individuals from ages 18 upwards. Please note that I do not offer couples counselling.