Janette Welsh

My Services

I provide short, medium, and long-term therapy for adult individuals and couples. People come to therapy for many different reasons, sometimes with a clear focus, other times with a sense that something isn’t quite right. My approach allows us to explore what matters most to you, at your pace.  Here are some of the areas I regularly support clients with:

Emotional Wellbeing

Difficult feelings can become overwhelming, or we may struggle to express them at all. I offer space to explore and make sense of emotions such as:

• Persistent anxiety, low mood, or emotional numbness.
• Feelings of shame, guilt, overwhelm, or disconnection.
• Low self-worth, self-criticism, or people-pleasing patterns.
• Difficulty regulating emotions or responding to stress.

Mental Illness & Diagnosis

A formal diagnosis may bring clarity, or it may feel confusing, stigmatising, or incomplete. Whether you’re navigating a new diagnosis, long-standing mental illness, or ongoing symptoms, therapy can provide a supportive space to reflect on:

• Living with a diagnosis such as bipolar disorder, borderline.
• Personality disorder, OCD, PTSD, or depression.
• The emotional impact of psychiatric labels or medication.
• Finding identity and agency beyond clinical definitions.
• Managing symptoms such as dissociation, mood swings, panic, or intrusive thoughts.
• Working alongside other mental health professionals and services.

Relationships

Our relationships can be a source of connection and fulfilment, or of distress and confusion. I support individuals and couples with:

• Repeated conflict or difficulty communicating
• Issues of trust, jealousy, emotional withdrawal, or resentment.
• Infidelity, betrayal, or secrecy.
• Life transitions affecting the relationship (e.g., parenting, illness, fertility, retirement).
• Support in deciding whether to grow together or separate thoughtfully.

Trauma & Abuse

Trauma may stem from a single event or accumulate over time. I have extensive experience working with:

• Complex and developmental trauma from childhood
  Sexual abuse, domestic violence, or emotional neglect.
• Grief, sudden loss, and traumatic bereavement (including homicide or manslaughter).
• Flashbacks, dissociation, and the body’s responses to trauma.
• Working in collaboration with other services (legal, medical, advocacy).

Health, Surgery & Identity

I have a particular interest in supporting clients who are preparing for or recovering from major surgery, particularly where the procedure is life-changing, life-saving, or alters one’s body. Areas of focus may include:

• Mastectomies, hysterectomies, bowel surgeries, kidney or testicle removal and more.
• The emotional impact of medical trauma or surgical recovery.
• Identity, grief, and adjustment related to physical changes.
• Sexual health, body image, and self-esteem.
• Ongoing health challenges, long-term illness, or fatigue.

Neurodivergence

It is increasingly common for adults to explore whether they may be neurodivergent. Some clients come with a diagnosis; others are in the early stages of recognising patterns. Therapy can be a supportive space to:

• Reflect on ADHD, autism, or Tourette’s and how they shape your life.
• Process past misunderstandings, masking, or burnout.
• Explore sensory sensitivities, social fatigue, or executive function struggles.
• Build confidence, self-understanding, and strategies that  honour your needs.
• Navigate diagnosis, self-identification, or professional referrals.

Work, Pressure & Identity

The pressures of daily life, including work, family, and identity expectations, can leave us exhausted, disconnected, or questioning our direction. I support clients with:

• Workplace stress, bullying, or burnout.
• Career transitions or role changes.
• Feeling stuck, lost, or uncertain about purpose.
• Balancing multiple roles and responsibilities.
• Reconnecting with creativity, rest, or joy.