Jaime Van Weede

Jaime Van Weede is an NCPS counsellor in the United Kingdom with three years of practice. She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and ADHD. Jaime also addresses related concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, chronic illness, and communication problems.

Jaime describes counselling as a way to increase self-awareness and to clarify decisions. She uses a person-centred approach at the start of sessions so people can feel heard and understood. Sessions aim to create a therapeutic relationship that allows curiosity and practical reflection rather than quick fixes.

As work progresses, Jaime may introduce cognitive behavioural therapy techniques to address patterns of thinking and behaviour. She also draws on Gestalt ideas about paying attention to the here and now to bring immediate awareness to present challenges. Mindfulness-based approaches are used to support regulation and reduce overwhelming reactions.

Her interest in neurodiversity grew from family experience and prior work with young people. That informs how she talks about attention differences and autism in practical terms, such as communication styles and routines. Jaime is a member of the BACP and holds an enhanced DBS and a Level 3 certificate in Safeguarding, as noted in her background.

Sessions can be short-term or longer term depending on what the person needs. Jaime recommends reviewing progress together at agreed times to make sure the pace and focus remain helpful. To begin, she asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.

How Jaime’s approaches translate to online work

Jaime combines person-centred counselling with cognitive behavioural techniques and mindfulness practice. Person-centred work focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to the client, which can help clarify values and next steps. CBT looks at patterns of thought and behaviour and offers simple exercises to test new ways of doing things. Mindfulness methods teach short practices to reduce reactivity and increase present-moment noticing, useful for anxiety and stress.

Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. Jaime invites people to try methods and to review what helps. Together they set goals, check progress at agreed points, and shift focus if something isn’t working. The emphasis is on practical adjustments and finding ways of working that suit the person’s preferences and life demands.

The practical benefits of remote work include fitting sessions into busy days and reducing travel time. If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. Many people appreciate the ability to schedule shorter check-ins or evening appointments to fit around work or caregiving duties. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt exercises and mindfulness practices to the online setting so that they fit everyday life.