Janis Sinclair - Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor, My work is grounded in authentic, human conversations, where you feel truly seen, heard, and understood.
Bio
At 65, with 48 years of marriage and two grown-up children, my counselling journey has been a profound source of self-awareness and understanding. This journey has shaped my path and guided me to where I am today.
My journey as a Counsellor & Psychotherapist began in 2011 at the University of Stirling, where I earned my qualifications. Since then, I have evolved into a Counselling Supervisor in 2013, blending my lived experiences with professional expertise to offer a compassionate and understanding approach to therapy. I’m not just a therapist—I’m a human being with my own story, which informs my practice and deepens my connection with my clients.
My approach is rooted in person-centred therapy, creating a supportive space where your needs and goals lead the way. I integrate a range of therapeutic modalities, including CBT, systemic practice, solutions-focused therapy, coaching, ADHD coaching, and children’s specialization, tailoring each session to you. This comprehensive approach ensures we can address your unique needs with confidence and expertise.
Our work together is a collaborative exploration of how your past shapes your present. We work hand in hand to release limitations and embrace new possibilities. Like the interconnected cogs of a clock, our work brings balance, empowering you to create meaningful change.
Janis SinclairCertified Therapist
Together, we explore how your past shapes your present, working collaboratively to let go of limitations and embrace new possibilities. Like the interconnected cogs of a clock, our work brings balance, empowering you to create meaningful change.
Experience
Counsellor & Psychotherapist / Project Worker 05/2013 - 08/2018 Crossreach Counselling, Lothians & Dunbar • Providing individual and group counselling using practical person-centred and other approaches as required to enable clients to develop effective coping mechanisms by increasing self-awareness • Identifying client objectives or requirements through initial consultations and maintaining alignment with the COSCA ethical framework • Creating a safe, non-judgmental environment for clients to speak openly about any issues • Providing adequate counselling supervision for eight counsellors per month to discuss any problems and seek advice or support • Working closely with multidisciplinary teams comprising social services, headteachers, educational psychologists, GPs, health visitors, CAMHS, and the police as necessary • Running two outreach clinics with a caseload consisting of working 1 to 1 with children, young people, adults, and families • Delivering effective training and CPD workshops to counsellors on a range of areas to facilitate development and continuous improvement
Supervision- Team Leads and Clinical Directors 01/2024 - Current Workplace Options (WPO) • Company Overview: Global provider of employee assistance programs and workplace support services • Global provider of employee assistance programs and workplace support services
Spring Health Counselling 1 – 1 and couples 01/2023 - Current
Lifeworks Counselling 1 -1 and couples 01/2023 - Current
MECOPP Counselling Co-Ordinator 03/2020 - Current • Set up the service as an independent practitioner • Creating the process and procedures • Resourcing self-employed counsellors • Coordinating the self-referral forms • Allocation of self-referrals • Managing the invoicing • Group Supervision
Problemshared Counselling 1 -1 and couples 01/2021 - 01/2023
Projekt 42 Clinical Manager, 12/2019 - 10/2021 • Oversee the counselling service • Qualified counsellors and 28 trainee counsellors – various modalities – Psychodynamic in the person-centred dialogue -Edinburgh University, Transactional Analysis – Physis, Pluralistic – Abertay and Queen Margaret University and CBT -Centre of Therapy Glasgow • Liaise with the course providers • Provide 1-1 supervision • Provide Group supervision • Provide placement reports
VRU (Violence Reduction Unit, Police Scotland), Edinburgh, Scotland Navigator/Support Worker 08/2018 - 11/2019 • Company Overview: A service aimed at reducing violence through various community and health initiatives • Navigators- is a service funded by the Scottish Government • The Navigator Service is a confidential service delivered within the emergency departments of hospitals • The VRU, in close partnership with Medics Against Violence • Supporting patients away from violence • Helping them access the services that they required • A service aimed at reducing violence through various community and health initiatives
Qualifications
ADHD Coaching August 2024 - November 2024
The Solution-Focused Universe, 01/2023 SFBT Certificate in SFBT Coaching
Skills network, 01/2020 Lean Management
Online Therapy Institute, 01/2020 Certified Cyber Supervisor
Online Therapy Institute, 01/2020 Certified Cyber Therapist
SQA, Glasgow, 01/2017 Diploma in Training & Development
Family Therapy Training Network, 01/2016 Foundation Year in Systemic Practice
University of Stirling, 01/2011 Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy
The Foundation of Infant Loss Training Course: Accredited
COSCA COSCA Supervisor Certificate
Centre of Therapy, Glasgow CBT Toolkit
NOCL Children Matter