Jean Van Slyke, BACP
Compassionate UK therapist for life changes
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- Online and international
About Jean Van Slyke
Jean Van Slyke is a UK-licensed therapist who brings a calm, supportive presence to each session. With several years of professional experience, she specialises in helping people navigate stress and anxiety, manage addictions, work through trauma and abuse, and cope with grief and loss. She focuses on listening attentively and responding with empathy so clients can explore difficult thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment.
Jean aims to create an atmosphere where honesty and self-exploration are welcomed and where practical steps toward change can emerge naturally from the client-therapist dialogue. She encourages clients to identify what matters most to them and to move at a pace that feels safe and manageable. Jean understands that seeking therapy takes courage and honors the commitment people make when they take that first step.
Throughout her practice she supports clients in building resilience and clearer ways of coping, offering steady guidance while recognising each person’s unique story and goals. She is motivated by helping people feel heard, understood, and better equipped to face life’s challenges.
Jean aims to create an atmosphere where honesty and self-exploration are welcomed and where practical steps toward change can emerge naturally from the client-therapist dialogue. She encourages clients to identify what matters most to them and to move at a pace that feels safe and manageable. Jean understands that seeking therapy takes courage and honors the commitment people make when they take that first step.
Throughout her practice she supports clients in building resilience and clearer ways of coping, offering steady guidance while recognising each person’s unique story and goals. She is motivated by helping people feel heard, understood, and better equipped to face life’s challenges.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Existential Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Jean Van Slyke have?
Jean Van Slyke has 8 years of experience.
Is Jean Van Slyke a registered therapist?
Yes. Jean Van Slyke holds the BACP credential - British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
In which languages does Jean Van Slyke provide therapy?
Jean Van Slyke provides therapy in English.
Where is Jean Van Slyke located?
Jean Van Slyke is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Jean Van Slyke as my therapist?
You can work with Jean Van Slyke through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Jean Van Slyke work with international clients?
Yes, Jean Van Slyke works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Jean Van Slyke cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support
Client-Centered Therapy emphasises a warm, non-directive approach where the therapist listens closely and reflects back the client’s experience to help them gain insight and self-acceptance. This method is useful for addressing anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship concerns, and many everyday stresses.Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative way of exploring ambivalence and strengthening a person’s own motivation to change. It can be especially helpful for clients working on addictions, behaviour change, or overcoming barriers to taking the next step.
Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on practical steps and small, achievable goals rather than dwelling on problems. It supports clients who want short-term, goal-oriented work to cope with life changes and build effective coping strategies.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Jean Van Slyke works collaboratively with each person to identify what fits best with their needs, goals, and preferences. She and the client will review options together and adjust methods as progress unfolds.
Online therapy offers flexibility - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging allow clients to choose the format that suits their schedule and comfort level. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, manage appointments around daily life, and access support from home or while travelling, with registered professionals and therapists available to guide each step.