Jani

Jani Santos

Registered Professional Counselor

“I am a multicultural therapist, trained in Humanistic Counselling (Gestalt) and Integrative Embodied Therapy. I have a background in yoga, mindfulness and Vedic philosophy. In my work, I use a combination of talking and integrative embodied therapies through breathing exercises, mindfulness and other creative modalitie”

About Me

As a multicultural therapist, I offer a humanistic and integrative embodied approach. Your unique background is always welcomed here. I help clients explore feelings through a blend of talking and creative modalities. Drawing on my yoga and mindfulness background, we often incorporate breathing exercises for deeper connection. This approach suits those seeking to understand themselves, finding clarity and peace through body-mind awareness.

Approach

You’ll notice sessions flow between reflective dialogue, mindful movement and breath-led practices that invite sensing as well as thinking. I work with adolescents and adults in Watford and Greater London, and remotely in English, Portuguese or Spanish, adapting pace and tools for online or in-person rhythms. Therapy is collaborative and paced: we name feelings, explore bodily signals, try small experiments in session, then bring simple practices into daily life to test shifts. This approach often suits those facing cultural change, anxiety, relationship strains or life transitions seeking grounded clarity.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Mindfulness

    The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.

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  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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  • Somatic Psychotherapy

    A form of therapy focused on the connection between mind and body, using body awareness and movement to release held tension, trauma, and emotion.

  • Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Cross-Cultural

    The psychological challenges of living between two or more cultures, including identity conflicts, acculturation stress, and difficulties with belonging.

  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Relocation / Expat

    The psychological challenges of moving to a new country or city, including loneliness, culture shock, identity shifts, and loss of social support.

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  • Family Issues

    Difficulties within the family system, including conflict, communication breakdown, blended family tensions, or intergenerational patterns, that affect individual and collective well-being.

  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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  • Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • Self-Esteem

    A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.

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  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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Professional Title:

  • Registered Professional Counselor

    A counselor registered with a professional body to provide counselling services.

Credentials

Qualifications

Diploma in Gestalt Counselling

The Gestalt Centre

Year: 2020

Memberships

British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)

Counsellor / Psychotherapist

Membership: 384326

Service Areas

Jani Santos Counselling

In-person & Online

Watford, Greater London

United Kingdom

Watford, United Kingdom