Jan Bradley

Jan Bradley is a counsellor with PACFA accreditation and six years of professional experience. She has worked as both a counsellor and a mental health nurse and draws on that combined background when meeting people who are stressed or facing big life changes. She speaks plainly and aims to make it easier to start a conversation about what feels overwhelming.

Her practice focuses on everyday worries and deeper strains alike. Jan helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, compassion fatigue, trauma and issues with self-esteem. She also supports those adjusting to life changes such as separation and divorce and people managing chronic illness or caregiving pressures.

Jan uses practical methods in sessions and prefers simple, clear tools people can use between meetings. She works collaboratively, helping clients identify small steps that fit their lives. Expect a calm, non-judgemental space where feelings and choices are talked through honestly.

She draws on a mix of approaches including cognitive behavioural techniques, mindfulness, emotion-focused work and dialectical behaviour ideas to suit different needs. Jan tailors the way she works to each person rather than offering a fixed program.

Starting therapy is treated as a shared process. Jan helps set goals and checks in about progress so people can adjust the pace. Her style suits someone who wants straightforward guidance and practical strategies for managing anxiety, recovery after trauma, or the stress of major life transitions.

How Jan’s approaches translate to online work

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and helping people find their own answers. In an online setting this means the counsellor gives space for thoughts and feelings, and follows the client’s pace to build understanding.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts influence feelings and actions and teaches simple techniques to test and change unhelpful patterns. Online sessions can include short practical exercises and homework that fit into daily routines.

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) offers skills for emotion regulation and coping when stress feels overwhelming. Delivered remotely, DBT-style skills can be practised between sessions and reviewed together to help manage strong reactions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jan will discuss different methods and help decide what fits the client’s needs, goals and preferences. This is collaborative rather than one-size-fits-all, and can change as progress is made.

The practical benefits of online therapy often include easier scheduling and fitting sessions around work or family commitments. Online contact can make it simpler to check in with shorter sessions, practise tools in real-life settings, or avoid travel time. Because the original profile does not list specific session formats, please confirm the available online options before booking so arrangements match your needs.