You Matter.
And what you are going through matters.
Welcome
Welcome to my practice! I'm Jo, a Psychotherapeutic Counsellor. Here I specialise in providing support for clients dealing with both current challenges and long standing issues.
Whether you are considering therapy for the first time or you are revisiting the therapeutic process, I am happy to support you with my deep regard, professionalism, expertise and experience. I will ensure you have a safe and supportive environment where you can explore your challenges, find solutions and make positive changes in your life.
Feel free to get in touch if you would like to know more about working together.
How I Work
My integrative approach is informed by insights from a variety of recognised psychotherapeutic modalities, attachment theory and emerging neuroscience. I look through an all-inclusive humanistic lens and we can then make your uniqueness our focal point.
Working with me will include focusing on your earlier experiences and relationships, as it is these that shape our present and can interfere with our future. This reflective approach can help with numerous life challenges and your efforts can be rewarded and be enduring.
Like any investment, the more you can put in the better your return. You can come to me for a time of your choosing. You may come with a clear focus and need only stay for a short while, or you may be seeking or sensing the need for a deeper exploration and you may find ongoing sessions provide the consistency needed to work through more troubling challenges, from your past or present. However long we work together, my focus is that you are rewarded with life-changing outcomes.
I offer weekly sessions because it is proven to be a successful approach for counselling and I know that your commitment will repay you.
Professional Services
In my practice I work with Individuals, and with Couples and my primary focus is working with adults.
Areas that deeply interest me and inform my work are the impacts of early childhood development, both pre and post birth, and attachment. I also have a strong personal affinity with exploring and working with the connections between the mind and body. I share the widely supported belief that our past experiences can be stored in our bodies, with significant implications for our present well-being and health. If this resonates with you I am happy to offer support as we explore this.
Additionally, I bring insights gained from several years working with neurodiverse individuals providing a unique perspective from both the individual, and those who support them.
Working with Individuals
My extensive experience comprises a wide range of challenges, including but not limited to, relationship issues, anxiety, coping with loss, addressing abuse, managing stress, dealing with chronic illness, trauma recovery, and navigating the complexities of depression. This list is further extended below.
In my role as a therapist, I'm here to help you with a range of issues, prioritizing your well-being and your goals for therapy. I focus on understanding your unique journey and aim to provide support as you navigate through complex emotions and experiences. The therapeutic space I offer is designed for healing and personal growth. Here's a list of the sort of concerns we can work on together:
Work through complexities in interpersonal relationships with family, friends, work colleagues, or romantic partners.
Facilitate open communication, conflict resolution, and boundary-setting.
Provide support and coping strategies to manage and overcome these common mental health issues.
Develop coping mechanisms and resilience.
Explore ways to enhance well-being and resilience in the face of health-related stressors.
Provide emotional support for individuals dealing with health issues.
Assist in rediscovering your sense of self and purpose.
Guidance through the mourning process, whether due to bereavement, relocation, job changes, or shifts in life's purpose.
Work on finding your path forward if you're experiencing a sense of directionlessness.
Address reoccurring dreams, suppressed memories, and experiences affecting your well-being.
Help you heal and build resilience, whether from a single traumatic event or long-standing trauma.
Provide guidance and coping strategies for anxieties related to issues like climate change, global conflicts, and rising living costs.
Work together to manage feelings stemming from the negative impact of social media and relentless news, including the suffering of minority groups.
Other challenges
Here is a more comprehensive list of challenges that we can address together in sessions:
Abortion
Abuse
ASD / ADHD / Asperger's
Affairs and betrayals
Anxiety
Attachment issues
Bereavement
Body Dysmorphia
Bullying
Burnout
Chronic illness
Depression
Disabilities
Discrimination
Dissociation
Domestic abuse
Emotional abuse
Family Issues
Feeling sad
Generalised anxiety disorder
Health anxiety
High sensitivity
Hearing voices
Hoarding
Jealousy
Loneliness
Low self-confidence
Low self-esteem
Neurodiversity
Menopause
Miscarriage
Obsessive compulsive disorder OCD
Older people's counselling
Panic attacks
Passive aggressive behaviour
Personality Disorders
Phobias
Physical abuse
Post-Traumatic stress disorder
PTSD
Pregnancy and birth
Redundancy
Relationship issues
Self-harm
Separation and divorce
Separation anxiety
Sex problems (kink aware)
Sexual abuse
Smoking
Stress
Suicidal thoughts
Trauma - acute
Trauma - chronic
Work related stress
Working with Couples / Other Relationships
In my couples and relationships therapy practice, I offer support in enhancing communication, conflict resolution, emotional connection, and intimacy. I assist couples in addressing challenges, setting relationship goals and fostering self-awareness. I also help with trust issues, family dynamics, sexual concerns, and major life changes. My approach is sensitive to cultural and diversity factors, and I tailor it to meet the unique needs of each relationship, ultimately promoting healthier and more fulfilling relationships.
I can help couples improve their relationships and address various challenges. Here are some of the key elements we can work on together:
Developing effective communication strategies, including active listening, assertiveness, and conflict resolution techniques.
Identifying and addressing the underlying issues that lead to conflicts and provide tools for resolving disagreements constructively.
Assessing the strengths and weaknesses of the relationship to identify areas that need improvement, such as trust, intimacy, and emotional connection.
Offering a safe and empathetic environment where couples can express their feelings and concerns without judgment.
Assisting couples in working through specific issues or challenges, helping them find practical solutions and compromise.
Educating couples about healthy relationship dynamics, boundaries, and strategies to maintain a strong and lasting partnership.
Helping couples rekindle emotional and physical intimacy, fostering a deeper connection and affection.
Collaborating with couples to establish relationship goals and create a roadmap for achieving them.
Considering the individual needs and personal growth of each partner within the context of the relationship.
Encouraging self-reflection and awareness, helping individuals understand their own behaviours and their impact on the relationship.
Addressing the impact of family and external factors on the relationship and assist in navigating these dynamics.
Offering guidance to couples who are considering marriage, helping them understand and prepare for the challenges and responsibilities of married life.
Working with couples dealing with trust issues, infidelity, and the process of rebuilding trust.
Addressing sexual difficulties and concerns within the relationship, helping couples communicate openly about their needs and desires.
Supporting couples in adjusting to major life changes such as parenthood, career changes, or relocation.
Being sensitive to cultural, ethnic, and diverse backgrounds of couples, considering their unique challenges and perspectives.
Through counselling, or even before embarking on it, couples may decide not to continue their relationship. Not all relationship work aims to preserve the partnership; sometimes, the most constructive path involves helping couples navigate a separation with grace and understanding. This is an integral aspect of my practice, and I am here to offer support to couples in need of assistance as they part amicably and adjust to life beyond their existing relationship.
Through counselling, or even before embarking on it, couples may decide not to continue their relationship. Not all relationship counselling aims to preserve the partnership; sometimes, the most constructive path involves helping couples navigate a separation with grace and understanding. This is an integral aspect of my practice. If you are looking for assistance to part amicably and adjust to life beyond their existing relationship I can support you as you close one chapter and open another.
How to schedule a session
You can reach me via email or text.
We arrange a FREE 15 minute discovery call.
I email you my terms and availability.
Sessions may start within a week.
My Availability
My practice is designed to accommodate your preferences, and for this reason I offer the following choice of sessions;
Online sessions
Monday - Thursday, late afternoons and evenings.
In-room sessions
Thursday-Friday, mornings and afternoons.
My Fees
Individual 50 minute session | £65 | In-room / Online |
Couples 60 minute session | £95 | In-room / Online |
Contact Me
Feel free to contact me by email. Alternatively, you can call or text me on 07778 785 100. During the working week you can expect my response within 48 hours.
My practice is open from Monday to Friday between 09.00 and 19.30. I have in-room appointments from 09.00 to 16.00 and online appointments from 09.00 - 19.30.
Qualifications & Experience
Post Graduate Diploma in Transactional Analysis Psychotherapeutic Counselling (Level 6) from Metanoia Institute.
Foundation Certificate in Humanistic Counselling Skills and Studies from Metanoia Institute.
Memberships
Member of British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
I abide by the above affiliation’s membership rules with regards to Codes of Ethics, continued professional development and training, insurances, and supervision.
About Me
Alongside my private practice, I like to focus on my own health and wellness by spending time in nature and by exercising. I am also very grateful to be a mother of two children.