Janet McInnes - Yoga Teacher at Shore Psychology CIC
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I place human connection at the heart of my work. I believe that lasting change is most likely when people feel genuinely seen and supported. I strive to offer a space where everyone feels welcome, valued, and able to explore their thoughts and emotions openly, at a pace that feels comfortable for them.
In addition to my clinical training, I am a Yoga Alliance–accredited teacher and sometimes bring gentle mindfulness and body-based practices into sessions. These techniques support the mind-body connection, helping clients develop awareness, calm, and emotional regulation alongside evidence-based psychological therapy.

Since my initial yoga training in 2014 I’ve worked with hundreds of beginners and advanced students, sharing yoga & somatic practices and tools of self inquiry in group classes, workshops, yoga teacher trainings and 1-2-1 sessions.

My 1-2-1 work allows me to work in a very personalised way. It’s a real privilege to work so closely with a diverse range of students to support their unique needs.

Clinical Experience
I have a range of experience working across the lifespan with people facing various mental health difficulties, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and difficulties related to self-esteem and emotional regulation. I also work within the NHS in a child and adolescent mental health service and work with a broad range of mental health and psychological difficulties.

Clinical Experience

My previous roles have included working across different NHS services including a specialist forensic service supporting individuals with complex and varied presentations. These roles have strengthened my ability to work thoughtfully with complexity, risk, and uncertainty, while maintaining a compassionate and person-centred approach. I am passionate about trauma-informed practice and bring this lens into my therapeutic work by prioritising safety, trust, and collaboration. I aim to work in ways that respect individual boundaries, support autonomy, and recognise the impact of life experiences on wellbeing.

Qualifications and Training

I support people experiencing
  • The Inspiring Yoga Teacher with Lisa Peterson
  • Anxiety disorders
  • The Art of Teaching with Donna Farhi
  • Depression and low mood
  • Poppy Perinatal Yoga Certificate with Cat Allen
  • Low self-esteem and self-criticism
  • Advanced Teacher training with Ana Forrest
  • Trauma, PTSD, and Complex PTSD
  • Yoga Teacher Training hours with Ana Forrest
  • Emotional regulation difficulties
  • Yin Yoga with Josh Summers
  • OCD
  • COSCA Certificate in Counselling Skills
  • Disordered eating
  • BA Linguistics University of Edinburgh
Therapies I offer
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)