- Down-to-earth support
- Practical skills
- Mindfulness tools
About Jan
Jan Bradley is a PACFA counsellor with six years' experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety and trauma. She combines clinical and lived experience to help clients who feel overwhelmed by life changes, workplace strain or ongoing worry. Jan aims to make the first step easier and acknowledges the courage it takes to begin therapy.
Her style is direct and practical. Sessions focus on talking through what is happening now and trying small, manageable changes. She aims for a calm, non-judgemental space so people can name difficult feelings and make plans that fit their lives.
Jan draws on a mix of approaches, including client-centred work, cognitive behavioural tools and mindfulness practices. That means she listens for what matters to each person, helps spot unhelpful thinking patterns and teaches ways to pause and respond differently in stressful moments.
She has particular experience with compassion fatigue, workplace bullying, chronic health challenges and the emotional strain of caregiving. Jan also works with issues such as self-esteem, guilt and social anxiety, and recognises how past trauma can affect day-to-day functioning.
People often come to Jan for help with panic attacks, ongoing anxiety and stress that limits their routines or relationships. She encourages collaborative planning so goals are realistic and progress is measurable. If someone wants a practical, down-to-earth counsellor who listens first, Jan offers that kind of approach.
How Jan's approaches work online and in session
Client-centred therapy puts the person's perspective first. The therapist listens without judgement and helps people find their own solutions, which can reduce the fear around sharing difficult experiences. Cognitive behavioural therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying practical behaviour changes to reduce symptoms like panic and persistent worry.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jan will discuss options and collaborate with each person to choose methods that suit their goals and daily life. That means checking in about what helps and adjusting strategies as needed rather than sticking to one fixed plan.
The biography did not detail session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, reduce travel time and allow more immediate follow-up between appointments. It can also make some exercises easier to practice at home, or allow a shorter phone check-in when time or bandwidth is limited. Appropriately qualified therapists can adapt client-centred and CBT tools to remote sessions and use mindfulness exercises that people can keep using between appointments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Jan commonly help with?
Jan supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and related issues such as self-esteem, compassion fatigue and panic disorder and panic attacks.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She takes a practical, warm approach that focuses on listening first and then working on small, useful steps. Sessions blend talking with skill-building exercises.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Jan has six years of professional experience combining roles as a counsellor and mental health nurse, plus personal lived experience relevant to her work.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed with PACFA and practises in Australia.
Which languages are offered and can international clients work with her?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start therapy with Jan?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.