Profile / United Kingdom
Janine Kennedy, NCPS
United Kingdom
Counsellor - CBT focused on relationships and eating issues
See online therapy options- CBT and mindfulness
- Eating and body image
- Relationship boundaries
About Janine
Janine Kennedy is a counsellor and psychotherapist registered with NCPS and has 10 years of clinical experience. She works with people struggling with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, eating and body image concerns, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting strain, anger, low self-esteem, career questions and ADHD. Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
Her approach centres on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centred and mindfulness-based methods. Janine uses practical techniques to notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. She also draws on motivational interviewing and solution-focused ideas when helpful.
In sessions she helps people identify patterns tied to past relationships, abandonment or attachment issues and family of origin problems. She works with those facing blended family challenges, divorce or separation, domestic violence impacts and communication or control struggles. Practical skills for coping with chronic pain, illness or caregiving stress are also part of her work.
Janine has a particular interest in eating and food-related issues, weight management and emotional abuse including setting boundaries. She uses cognitive restructuring and Socratic questioning to challenge stuck thinking and to build manageable steps forward.
Her style is collaborative and structured. People can expect focused conversations about their goals, short exercises between sessions, and a steady emphasis on small behavioural changes that fit into daily life.
How Cognitive and Mindful Approaches Work Online
Janine commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client‑centred methods alongside mindfulness techniques. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavioural changes to reduce distress. Client‑centred work emphasises listening and reflecting so the person can make clearer choices. Mindfulness practices teach attention skills that help with stress, anxiety and managing urges.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. She will discuss goals, try specific techniques, and adapt the plan based on what helps the client most. This is a collaborative process that prioritises practical steps and short exercises that can be used between sessions.
The original biography describes integrative online therapy but does not list explicit session formats. Please confirm the available session types before booking. Online appointments can make it easier to fit therapy around work or family commitments, allow for shorter check‑in meetings when needed, and remove travel time so sessions are simpler to schedule. Registered or accredited professionals can use these options to focus on structured, goal‑oriented work that fits everyday life.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, eating and body image concerns, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career questions, ADHD and related areas.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
She uses CBT techniques such as cognitive restructuring and Socratic questioning to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test different responses in everyday situations.
What is her experience and background?
She has 10 years of clinical experience and works as a counsellor and psychotherapist registered with NCPS.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She is based in the United Kingdom and is registered with NCPS as stated in her profile.
Which languages are supported and can international clients work with her?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile describes integrative online therapy but does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.