Reviews 1 — Janette Coalter

“My experience with Janette was transformational for me. I went from feeling completely stuck with relationships, down about the direction of my life and had no clue how to move forward. Janette’s deep compassion, understanding and genuine warmth helped me to move forward, cultivate a connection with myself, grow in self-confidence and feel excited about life for the first time in years. Thank you Janette!”

— Christina

'I began therapy to recover from the severe jealousy I was experiencing in relationships. I uncovered the real root of my problem by talking with Janette. I was stuck in a cycle of negative beliefs about myself, low self-esteem, self-hatred and a lack of identity. I was in constant chaotic relationships for years, acting in ways I didn’t understand and losing myself in other people. I couldn’t identify my own needs, understand my unhealthy attachment to external love and had no means of self-soothing. From the beginning, Janette created an incredibly safe atmosphere for me to unravel, being a very compassionate, caring and open individual. She initially guided me through my childhood, asking the right questions that allowed me to connect my past and current behaviour. Rather than telling me who I am and giving me answers, she was excellent at guiding me to my own conclusions and allowing me to work on healing myself. I left every session feeling I had come to some revelation about why I was feeling and acting the way I was. This helped a lot with creating a sense of competence and self-belief within me. A big part of her practice was taking the time to experience the mind and body connection, she had me regularly checking in with my body and recognising where I was feeling my emotions. I learned through Janette how to take the time to sit with my feelings, feel them fully and allow them to pass. I started therapy feeling entirely disconnected from my emotions with no healthy ways of releasing them, but now I am fully able to process them as they appear rather than store them in my body, I can sit with the feelings of discomfort, anger and sadness and understand their temporal nature. She taught me how to fully love, accept and trust myself. Through her, I have developed true compassion for myself and my past. My life and the way I feel about myself have vastly improved and I am so grateful for the sessions I had with Janette.'
- Anna Louise

“I have been working with Janette for quite a while now and she has helped me tremendously in so many aspects of my life. She has been and still is a steady and reliable constant, making me understand my feelings, my patterns and helping me reflect on my own behavior.
Janette's professionalism, her warmth and non-judgemental ways made opening up to her really easy. She always remembers everything I tell her and makes me connect the dots, which makes me learn something new about myself continuously.
I am still benefitting from our sessions every time and I would recommend working with her to anyone.”

-Julia

I hold Janette in the highest regard for her craft. When I first started seeing her, not only did she make me feel safe and ecure, but the tools that she gave me are still something I lean into now. I’ve been to therapy before Janette, however, I actually looked forward to our sessions as it became so apparent to me the benefits I would get after each session. I always felt that the sessions were tailored to me and without fail I would learn something new, either about myself, an outlook or an experience. The only reason I stopped seeing Janette was because I went through a trauma, and it was Janette herself that suggested a particular kind of trauma therapy from another therapist. It was evident that Janette always put the needs of her client before anything else. Her care and love for what she does is faultless and I would implore anyone to book with her. I have also recommended friends to her and will keep on recommending her. I am a very grateful previous client.

-Cathy

Counselling with Janette has been a transformative experience and truly altered the trajectory of my life. Over the last three years, Janette has worked with me, providing me with the tools to take control of my life, my emotions, my relationships - walking step by step with me as I built the authentic life that I love today. From day one, I knew I had made the right decision seeking help. Janette has been entirely professional, supportive and accepting. Every session I’ve attended has felt like a sacred safe space where, over time, I’ve felt totally comfortable sharing my most vulnerable and intimate feelings. The reward has been Janette’s expertise, providing me with the insights and tools that allow me to self-manage and regulate my emotions. - to truly feel my emotions, separate what feelings and thoughts were ‘mine’, and be able to live in uncertainty. Janette does not focus on labels and this really sets her apart from other counsellors for me. Her more holistic and somatic approach was exactly what I needed to take control of my life. It took me out of my head and into my body - frequently referring to Jung theory and bringing attention to where I feel my emotions instead of intellectualising them. I soon realised the deeper I was willing to delve into myself, the more rewarding the results. I have been able to process emotions stuck within me from my early and teen years, let go of harmful thought patterns and honestly create a new, healthier mind. What started as a short term solution has become a lifelong journey of self trust, self belief and self love. Thanks to the guidance and expertise Janette has provided me with, I’m able to enjoy an authentic life knowing I have the tools and self belief to deal with what life throws at me. If you’re thinking of taking the first steps into changing your life, trust that you will be in safe, supportive hands with Janette!

-Lisa

“My sessions with Janette always were a safe space where I felt I could talk and share freely. She helped me recentre myself at a time in my life where I was very lost. Her insightful inputs guided me through this difficult patch. Janette clearly shed a light on many aspects of my past I never thought I would deal with before. Many themes tacked during our sessions still resonate within me.”

-Marie

I have had several counsellors over the course of my life. Some have been simply wise and kind people I have met along the path of life, others have been professionals who have made it their life’s mission to bring healing of the mind, soothing of the heart, and hope for those who struggle to find their light in life. Janette, by far, has been the best of these. Each of us needs guidance in life, someone to help them find clarity for their motivations, to hold a mirror up for them to see themselves with clarity. It is the only way we can come to love ourselves, who we truly are, and from that place of love, look out into the world with courage, kindness, and hope. When I began the process of seeking a counsellor, this time around, my primary concern was to find someone I could trust. Trust is the most important thing for building a healthy working relationship. I met with Janette, and cautiously assessed her. I was open with her about my concerns. I have had professional counselling relationships in the past, one was pushy, and though right in what he said, it was like a doctor giving a prescription, him telling me what was wrong with me and how to fix it. I gained insight from this relationship, but it was not an approach that led to deeper insight for me, and so our working relationship was short lived. My next counsellor made me feel uncomfortable, and I found I could not trust them, and so, for many years following that experience I gave up on professionals. Until I realized I wanted more out of life, and my path, alone, wasn’t getting me to where I knew I needed to go. I have been with Janette now for several years. Every single time I have a meeting with her it is profitable. Every single time, even when I feel like I am doing well, and happy and really don’t ‘need’ a session, it has always been to my advantage to attend. She is a remarkable counsellor. She is intelligent, wise, kind, strong. She is dedicated to helping others and is passionate about seeing people find healing and get to where they need to go. She is deeply committed to her work, and genuinely cares about clients’ well-being. Working with her has changed my life for the good, and I have nothing but gratitude for her and her work.

- Jared