Jane Gracey, BACP

Jane Gracey is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom. She is BACP registered and brings ten years of professional experience to her work. She aims to make talking about difficult feelings straightforward and practical. Many people who contact her want help with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulty, grief or low self-esteem.

She uses a flexible, person-focused approach that adapts to each person’s needs. In sessions she listens closely and helps people notice patterns that get in the way of feeling better. She combines gentle exploration with practical steps to manage emotions and daily pressures.

Common topics she supports include attachment and abandonment concerns, issues arising after separation, caring responsibilities and the strain they bring, and problems such as codependency or control struggles. Midlife questions and a search for life purpose are also areas she addresses with clients.

Her work draws on Client-Centred Therapy to make space for the person’s own perspective, and on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for hands-on strategies to change thoughts and habits. Sessions aim to balance understanding what has happened with doable tools for now.

Jane encourages people who feel stuck to take a small step towards change. She helps set manageable goals and reviews what is working as therapy progresses. The focus is practical, respectful and collaborative.

How her approaches translate to online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on making the person feel heard and respected. In practice this means the counsellor gives space for the client to tell their story, reflects what they hear, and supports the client to find their own direction. This approach is useful when someone needs emotional support, clarity around values, or help processing big life changes.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, uses structured steps to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. It often includes short exercises to try between sessions, practical strategies for managing anxiety or low mood, and checking what works. CBT can be helpful for stress, anxiety, and depressive symptoms that affect daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, try different ways of working, and agree what feels most useful. This is a collaborative process and may change as needs evolve.

If you prefer online options, please confirm the current session formats before booking. The main practical benefit of remote sessions is fitting therapy into a busy life - they can make it easier to attend from work breaks or between other commitments, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals can also adapt techniques like CBT worksheets and reflective discussion to an online setting so the work continues between meetings.