Business Details
Your Trusted Counselling Partner in Newton Abbot
Jan Finn Counselling Services has been dedicated to empowering individuals through therapeutic support for many years. Our practice integrates NHS Primary Care provision, Employment Assisted Programmes, and private counselling, reflecting a deep commitment to accessibility and holistic care. As a founding Director of Counsellors Southwest, we have expanded our expertise across Devon while maintaining a focus on personalized private practice. Our therapeutic approach combines Carl Rogers' Person-Centred principles with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy, tailored to address each client's unique needs. With specialized training in trauma therapies like Narrative Exposure Therapy and IARTT, we provide evidence-based support for issues including anxiety, bereavement, and relationship challenges.Our services extend to clinical supervision for professionals, ensuring ethical practice and continuous development. Holding Professional Indemnity Insurance and adhering to BACP standards, we prioritize confidentiality, respect, and client autonomy. Over a decade of tutoring at Devon Counselling College has further honed our ability to guide clients toward self-discovery and resilience. By fostering safe, non-judgmental environments, we help clients navigate personal growth, emotional well-being, and trauma recovery. Our practice reflects decades of experience across NHS, EAP, and private sectors, serving diverse populations nationwide.
Services
Counselling
Trauma Therapy
Supervision
Relationship Issues
Stress Management
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of NHS and EAP experience combined with private practice expertise.
- Our trauma-informed approach integrates IARTT and Narrative Exposure Therapy techniques.
- We provide BACP-accredited clinical supervision for individuals and organizations.
- Our practice combines Person-Centred, CBT, and Solution-Focused therapeutic methodologies.
- Professional Indemnity Insurance and regular supervision ensure ethical practice standards.
Associations and certifications
- MBACP
- MASC.P.Th
- UKRC Reg. Ind. Counsellor
What people say
Life-changing support
Professional expertise
Compassionate approach
Effective trauma support
Personal growth achieved
Services
Counselling
Integrative therapeutic counselling combines Person-Centred, CBT, and Solution-Focused approaches to address anxiety, bereavement, and relationship issues. Sessions provide safe spaces for self-exploration, pattern recognition, and coping strategy development. Tailored to individual needs across all life stages.
Trauma Therapy
Specialized trauma interventions include Narrative Exposure Therapy and IARTT techniques. Addressing PTSD symptoms and complex trauma from abuse, loss, or life-altering events. Focus on restoring emotional regulation and rebuilding personal resilience through structured therapeutic frameworks.
Supervision
BACP-compliant supervision for counsellors and organisations. Combines educational support with case-load management strategies. Enhances therapeutic effectiveness through reflective practice frameworks and ethical decision-making guidance for professionals at all career stages.
Relationship Issues
Couples counselling addresses communication breakdowns, conflict resolution, and emotional disconnection. Uses systemic approaches to explore relational patterns. Available for married couples, partners, and family units seeking improved interpersonal dynamics and mutual understanding.
Stress Management
Holistic stress reduction programmes combine mindfulness techniques with cognitive restructuring. Addresses work-related stress, burnout prevention, and coping strategies for life transitions. Focuses on developing sustainable self-care practices and emotional regulation tools.
People
Jan Finn
Counsellor & Supervisor
Accredited BACP counsellor with 20+ years' experience across NHS, EAP, and private sectors. Specializes in trauma therapy and relationship counselling. Former tutor at Devon Counselling College. Provides supervision for professionals nationwide.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
We integrate Person-Centred, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and Solution-Focused approaches, adapting techniques to each client's specific needs and presenting issues.
Do you offer online counselling sessions?
While not explicitly stated, our nationwide service provision suggests availability of remote sessions through secure digital platforms.
What are your supervision qualifications?
As a BACP-accredited counsellor, I provide clinical supervision with 20+ years' experience supporting professionals across NHS and private sectors.
How long are counselling sessions?
Standard sessions last one hour, with flexible scheduling options available for special circumstances requiring adjusted session durations.
What trauma-specific training do you have?
I hold IARTT certification and Narrative Exposure Therapy qualifications, with specialized training in treating complex trauma and PTSD symptoms.
How do you handle confidentiality?
We maintain strict confidentiality within a professional contract, adhering to BACP ethical guidelines while providing safe, non-judgmental therapeutic environments.
