My name is Jo Stephens and I offer Counselling, Psychotherapy and Hypnotherapy in the Southend-On-Sea area. I am based at Therapy for Life based at Weston Chambers in central Southend. In these unprecedented times and having personal experience of anxiety and depression I work with adults and adolescents to alleviate symptoms of anxiety; health, GAD and social etc, depression, low self-esteem and confidence, relationship issues, anger, abuse, and dissociation, as well as providing assertiveness training. I am trained to Master's Degree level of education in Psychology.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Communication problems, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Emptiness, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Mood disorders , Paranoia, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Self-Harm, Self-love, Smoking/Vaping Cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP #276082
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Jo has been the most effective in supporting me on my mental health journey and I highly recommend working with Jo as a therapist. Her open demeanour, ability to understand, support and challenge have been incredible helpful.
Written on Feb 24, 2023 after therapy with Joanne for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
She's been an amazing therapist, she helped me a lot and made me see the things from a different perspective and I can't be more grateful for it! Thank you
Written on Dec 19, 2022 after therapy with Joanne for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Joanne has a well balanced approach to mental health. I've had a range of issues to approach and she has been excellent at helping me set my own pace and find the tools that help me navigate my mind. Joanne adapts very well, and she excels at identifying the positive things you might have missed in your own experience. I'm thankful for the difference she's made in my life.
Written on Dec 15, 2022 after therapy with Joanne for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
After just 3 sessions I feel like I'm making good progress with Joanne.
Written on Sep 22, 2022 after therapy with Joanne for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
Joanne is absolutely amazing. I love her energy, engagement & all the attention she puts into me and my progress. She made me feel very comfortable within the first 5-10 minutes and I fully trust her expertise!
Written on Jun 29, 2022 after therapy with Joanne for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, and anger management