Janus founder, John Quigley qualified as a Therapist in the early '90's, ran a private and corporate practice and, since 2001 has been working as a Holistic Counsellor & Therapist in primary and secondary schools, 6th form colleges, student support centres and social inclusion units, with pupils, parents and staff. He has a Postgraduate Diploma in Psychotherapy & Hypnotherapy, is a Mnemodynamic Therapist, Emotional Therapist and Master Practitioner of Neuro Linguistic Programming with a background founded in a broad base of complementary therapies which gives him additional insight into the underlying cause of behaviour patterns and issues.

As well as engaging in one to one therapy sessions with pupils, staff and parents, John facilitates weekly training for learning mentors, and teaching assistants, runs Inset Day training sessions, weekend courses for staff, and has delivered “Peace of Mind” courses for parents (validated by John Moores University) with a six to ten week duration. John travels extensively in the UK and overseas running courses and workshops on all aspects of his work - for a number of years he was a trainer for a leading International school, teaching Psychotherapy & Hypnotherapy to Post Graduate level, subsequently being awarded a Fellowship by the school’s governing body.