About Me
Hello,
I am Janet Nana Akyin, a dedicated certified psychodynamic counsellor, trained at TCC and Birkbeck University, and proudly registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy). With over two decades of experience, my journey has been deeply intertwined with supporting children and families through various challenges.
My path began in schools, where I provided invaluable support to children and later expanded into the residential care sector, working closely with both children and adults. Additionally, I have collaborated closely with families of children with special needs, employing Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) techniques to foster positive behavioural changes and enhance communication skills. This diverse experience has cultivated within me a profound sense of empathy and a keen ability to listen and support individuals, particularly children in care, which ultimately inspired my transition into counselling.
My therapeutic journey, undertaken during my training, profoundly impacted my self-awareness and confidence, empowering me to openly explore and express my emotions. Through this process, I came to understand the significance of our ingrained patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving, often developed in response to life's challenges. As a counsellor, I find immense fulfilment in guiding clients on their path toward self-discovery and healing, witnessing positive transformations unfold. I am here to accompany you on your journey, should you choose to embark upon it.
Based on the idea that our unconscious holds on to painful feelings and memories, psychodynamic ideas believe these are too difficult for your conscious mind to process. This is a journey we embark on together at your pace.
I offer both online sessions and in-person counselling at my Dartford-based practice. I work with clients across a range of issues from Anxiety, Separation, Depression, Low Self-Esteem, Feeling stress, Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Relationship Problems, Grief, Loss or Bereavement, Trauma and Post-Trauma Stress, Abuse, Anger Management, Sexual abuse, Childhood Trauma, Issues with family or work.
Get in touch
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about how counselling works, or to arrange an initial assessment appointment. This enables us to discuss the reasons you are thinking of coming to counselling, whether it could be helpful for you and whether I am the right therapist to help.
You can also call me on 07888 395865 if you would prefer to leave a message or speak to me first. I am happy to discuss any queries or questions you may have prior to arranging an initial appointment.
All enquires are usually answered within 24 hours, and all contact is strictly confidential and uses secure phone and email services.