About Me:
I use an Integrative Counselling approach, which basically involves the use of different counselling styles, so my work will be tailored to suit your own individual needs. We can work together in a safe place to fully understand your current circumstances and I can help you learn to overcome the challenges that you face in your life.
Together we can work on improving and reaching a positive conclusion, where you can uncover your own solutions to enable you to take control of your approach to a happier future.
In order to ensure I am providing the best of myself for my clients I undertake regular supervision, training and personal development in line with the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy)
Training, Qualifications and Experience:
• Professional Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling - level 6 - Staffordshire University
• Certificate in Counselling – Staffordshire University
I have several years’ experience of working with clients on an individual and couples basis. I have extensive experience of working with those experiencing addiction, anxiety, depression and low self-esteem. I am proud to say I have helped many clients to focus on leading a more fulfilling life.
I also have extensive knowledge of providing outreach work in the field of addiction, substance misuse, suicide ideation and mental health recovery work.
Support I can offer:
Life can really test us at times, and we may be unable to find the answers within ourselves or indeed from our family and friends.
My aim is to build a trusting relationship with you, where you feel valued and accepted. For many people counselling can help them to develop a greater understanding of themselves, improve their relationships with others or deal with painful past experiences and move forward on a surer footing.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Drug and alcohol addiction, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Personality disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-harm, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP #378519
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Jo is brilliant at giving tools to help with situations you need to work through and coping mechanisms for problems!
Written on Jan 09, 2026 after therapy with Jo for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
Jo guided me through the many hidden past experiences that was kept closed deep in my chest.
I'm grateful to have had this journey with Jo :)
Written on Jan 06, 2025 after therapy with Jo for 2 months on issues concerning lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, and career difficulties
Jo is a great therapist, very approachable and easy to talk to.
She really listens and helps me to work through any difficulties I have.
I would highly recommend her.
Written on Oct 26, 2024 after therapy with Jo for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Jo is extremely professional and very open to my approach and problems. I would highly recommend her and I feel strength and clarity after every seasion
Written on Aug 19, 2024 after therapy with Jo for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
She tracks my progress with me, keeps contact with me, is encouraging and honest in her feedback. A breath of fresh air.
Written on Jan 28, 2024 after therapy with Jo for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning lgbt, sleeping disorders, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Wonderful listener and kind human. Really grateful for the session i’ve had with Jo.
Written on Nov 12, 2023 after therapy with Jo for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and grief