Jan Scoones Counselling & Psychotherapy
Based near Twyford, Reading, Wokingham and online
The Body Keeps Score: Physical Signs of Childhood Trauma
Do you experience unexplained physical symptoms that doctors can't quite explain? Perhaps you're dealing with chronic pain, digestive issues, or sleep problems that don't seem to have a clear cause? As an online counsellor working with clients in the Reading area, I've seen how childhood trauma can manifest in physical symptoms years or even decades […]
Why Can’t I Stop? Understanding Process Addictions
That rush of excitement when you're about to hit 'buy now'. The hours lost in gaming worlds that feel more real than reality. The compulsive checking of social media that eats away at your day. If you're caught in a cycle of behaviour that feels impossible to stop, despite the negative consequences, you're not alone. […]
The Hidden Link Between Anxiety and Substance Use
That glass of wine to steady your nerves before a work presentation. The joint that finally quiets your racing thoughts at night. The way substances seem to take the edge off when everything feels too much. If any of this sounds familiar, you're not alone. As an online counsellor working with clients in the Reading […]
7 Hidden Signs of Childhood Trauma in Adults
Do you find yourself constantly trying to please others, even at the expense of your own needs? Perhaps you struggle with relationships, always waiting for the other shoe to drop? Or maybe you're dealing with unexplained anxiety or health issues that doctors can't quite pin down? As an online counsellor working in person with clients […]
PTSD Symptoms Most People Don’t Know About
As an online counsellor working with clients in the Reading area, I often hear people say "But I didn't think that was PTSD." Do you experience unexplained physical symptoms, or find yourself feeling disconnected from your daily life? Perhaps you're struggling with memory problems that don't make sense to you? These could be lesser-known signs […]
The Connection Between Trauma and Addiction: What You Need to Know
As an online counsellor working face to face with clients in the Reading area, I've seen firsthand how trauma and addiction often go hand in hand. Do you find yourself using substances or behaviours to numb difficult emotions? Perhaps you've noticed that certain memories or situations trigger an overwhelming urge to escape through addiction. You're […]
What is Fearful Avoidant Attachment? Signs and Symptoms in Relationships
As an online and face to face counsellor working with clients in the Reading area, I often encounter people struggling to understand their chaotic relationship patterns. Do you find yourself both desperately wanting close relationships yet feeling terrified of them? Perhaps you swing between intensely pursuing connection and then pushing people away? These could be […]
Attachment and Grief: Coping with Loss
As an online counsellor working with clients in the Reading area, I've seen how our attachment styles can profoundly influence how we experience and cope with grief. Have you ever wondered why some people seem to move through loss more easily while others struggle for years? Or perhaps you've noticed that your own grief feels […]