Jane Driver | Child Counsellor York

Jane Driver (Senior Child Counsellor for York Therapy Clinic)

Qualifications & Training

Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling (York St John’s University, 2016)
Professional Post Qualifying Award in Social Work 1 & 2 Postgraduate Certificate in Child Care Studies (York University, 2006)
BA (Hons) Professional Studies in Social Work (Leeds Metropolitan University, 1999)
Professional Diploma in Social Work (Leeds Metropolitan University, 1998)
Certificate in Counselling (University of Ripon and St. John, 1992)
Professional National Nursery Examinations Board (York College of Further and Higher Education, 1984)

About Jane Driver (Senior Child Counsellor for York Therapy Clinic)

Jane Driver is our experienced Senior Child Counsellor at York Therapy Clinic, offering specialist support for children and young people facing a range of emotional and psychological challenges.

With a particular specialism in working with families affected by serious illness and bereavement, Jane provides a safe and understanding space for children to process their emotions and experiences.

She has extensive experience helping families navigate grief and bereavement, including sudden and traumatic loss, and offers support in understanding diagnosis and prognosis, as well as working with a range of other problems that affect children and their family.

Jane’s approach is tailored to the unique needs of each child, ensuring they feel heard, understood, and supported so that they get the best care and support available.

Integrative Child Counselling in York

Jane recognises that children and young people often express their feelings in different ways, which is why she offers a variety of creative interventions, including sand tray therapy, hand puppets, and expressive art techniques, using the most appropriate approach for the child.

Additionally, Jane incorporates a range of therapeutic tools, including traditional conversational approaches, within her child counselling sessions, to help children open up about their feelings and experiences.

By creating a warm and supportive environment, Jane helps children and young people find the words to express their emotions, understand their feelings, and feel more in control—ultimately fostering a greater sense of confidence and happiness.

Experienced Child Counsellor York

Jane’s background in social work and counselling spans several decades, with extensive experience supporting children, young people, and families in complex situations.

She has worked with a range of organisations, including Local Authorities, people’s homes, and mother and baby units.

Additionally, Jane has also worked closely with marginalised communities, such as those affected by physical illness, travelling communities, and asylum seekers, developing a deep understanding of the unique challenges these groups face.

Consequently, she is experienced in working with a range of children and young people from different backgrounds, including those from ethnic minority groups, children with disabilities, and those from marginalised communities.

Jane holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling from York St John University and has undertaken a wealth of additional training in therapeutic approaches, including play therapy, art and sand tray approaches, and drama therapy.

Her expertise ensures that each child or young person receives the most appropriate and effective support for their needs.

Background & Journey to Counselling

Jane’s journey into counselling began with her early career as a nursery nurse, which led to opportunities working as a nanny for well-known and affluent families abroad. However, she felt drawn to supporting those experiencing life’s challenges and wanted to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives.

This passion guided her towards social work and, ultimately, counselling, where she has dedicated her career to helping children, young people, and families navigate difficulties and find hope and resilience.

As a result of her comprehensive background in working with children and families, Jane is particularly skilled in helping children open up and work through their difficulties whilst also supporting parents in any way needed.

Empathetic Approach to Counselling

Outside of her work, Jane has a love for travel, adventure, and experiencing different cultures, having spent a six-week journey through Africa at age 30.

She is also an avid dog lover, a fan of chocolate, and enjoys belly laughs, the cinema, and days spent at the beach.

As someone with dyslexia, Jane understands the challenges of navigating life with learning difficulties and brings this empathy into her work, helping children feel understood and accepted.

Registered with Professional Bodies

Jane Driver (Senior Child Counsellor) is registered with both Social Work England and the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy).

Jane offers face-to-face counselling in York, and telephone and online counselling using Skype, Facetime, Zoom & WhatsApp Video for York Therapy Clinic.

If you wish to discuss working with Jane or any of our therapists, psychologists or counsellors in York, contact us using the form below, or call us on 07788 129245.