Jan Bradley, PACFA

Jan Bradley is a counsellor based in Australia who brings six years of clinical experience to supporting people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and challenges with self-esteem and life changes. She lists the credential PACFA, which stands for the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia, and integrates a range of therapeutic approaches including Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) and Mindfulness Therapy to meet each person’s needs.

Her practice focuses on practical tools and emotional support for concerns such as compassion fatigue, workplace issues and caregiver stress, while also addressing long-standing difficulties like chronic pain and illness, panic and post-traumatic stress, relationship and communication problems, and life transitions such as divorce or pregnancy and childbirth. Jan also works with issues around guilt, shame, forgiveness, life purpose, social anxiety and women’s issues, helping clients strengthen self-love and confidence.

Jan aims to create an open, non-judgemental space where thoughts and feelings can be expressed honestly and explored collaboratively. She recognises that starting therapy takes courage and supports people to take that first step, working with them to set achievable goals and develop coping strategies that fit their everyday lives.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Counselling

Jan uses Client-Centred Therapy to create a collaborative, empathetic space where people are supported to explore their own goals and make choices that feel right for them. This approach is helpful for building self-esteem, improving confidence and navigating life changes.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns, providing practical strategies for managing anxiety, panic and stress. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) offers skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially useful for intense emotions and relationship difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and is determined together. Jan works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods best match their needs, goals and preferences, and adapts the work as those needs evolve.

Online therapy with appropriately qualified or registered professionals can make this process more accessible and flexible. Through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging, clients can engage in regular sessions that fit around work, family and health demands, while accessing consistent therapeutic support from wherever they are located in Australia.