Jo Jackson.MBACP. R.G.N..'A Time to Talk to Jo!.'
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Do you or someone close to you need help? Yourself? Partner? Husband? Wife?Your
children or teenagers? A relative? A friend? A sibling?
Anger! Relationship problems! Anxiety! Bereavement! Depression!Addiction! All of these are the most
common reason why people seek counselling.
YOU CAN VISIT ME AT MY OFFICE OR I CAN VISIT YOU IN YOUR OWN HOME!
Who are you,Jo,and why did you become a counsellor?
I am a mother of two adult daughters and live in a beautiful part of Wales, at present.
As my daughters say"You have always been a counsellor,Mum." I see counselling as an extension to my nursing.The one big thing that counselling gives me to give to you is 'time'. Time is sadly lacking in our rushed society.
My motto is:' You only have one life - it's not a rehearsal.It's the real thing'
so.. pick up the phone/text/email me to begin the rest of your life.
You/they maybe feeling desperate to talk, in complete confidence and trust, to someone who is on
the outside and not involved.Whoever needs help, I know it takes courage to take that initial step and
pick up the phone/email/text to seek counselling.
There maybe recent problems or things that have been buried away for many years.
Let me come along side you and support you in a confidential,non-judgemental relationship - to
work towards bringing the changes in your life that you long for.
If you have not had counselling before -it can be a little daunting. The first session is you and I getting to know each other,for you to feel
comfortable ,to discuss your issues sensitively.You can then decide whether you wish to make further
appointments.
Usually, we contract for four to six sessions, and then review.You may need more,you may need
less.It is entirely up to you.
I really look forward to seeing you.
Training, Qualifications & Experience
Diploma in Professional Therapeutic Counselling.Stonebridge College awarded in 2008
Higher Education Certificate in Counselling.University of Wales.Swansea.Awarded in 2007
I am a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
(MBACP)
I hold Cruse Certificate in Bereavement Counselling
and am accredited as a Bereavement Volunteer.
I am on the Management and Client Services Committee for the local Cruse
support group.
I am a member of the Childhood Bereavement Network
I
have also completed Training to work with bereaved children and young people,
I work privately as well as continuing my work as a Cruse Bereavement Counsellor,who specialize
in bereavement counselling for adults and children.
I continually update my skills and knowledge.I have recently attended the following courses:
Attended course : Identity and Identities.University of Wales
Attended course :Childrens Act 1989Then and Now .18.9.09
Attended course:Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training 27.10.09 & 28.10.09
Attended course:CPD Training in Couple and Relationship Counselling 11th May 2010
Attended course: Minimising self-harm - preventing suicide. 30.06.11
Attended course: PTSD Awareness . 08.07.11/15.07.11
Certificate of Long Service recognised by Cruse Bereavement Care - 5 years. 23.05.11
Attended course: Mental Health First Aid March 2011
Attended course: Issues When Counselling Children June 2010
Attended course:Complex Grief Course June 2010
Attended course:Bereavement issues within the Armed Services September 2010<
Attended course: Group Therapy Workshop January 2011
Attended course: CBT(Cognitive Behaviour Therapy) accredited course Oct 2011-Dec 2011
Attended course; Suicide Intervention course Nov 2011
Attended course: Teacher Training course Oct 2011-Dec2011
Areas of counselling I deal with
- Abortion
- Abuse
- Addiction(s)
- Adoption Issues
- Affairs and Betrayals
- Alcohol Dependence
- Anger Management
- Anorexia Nervosa
- Anxiety
- Bereavement
- Binge Eating Disorder
- Bipolar Disorder/Manic Depression
- Bulimia Nervosa
- Bullying
- Cancer
- Career Counselling
- Child Related Issues
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ME
- Couples Counselling
- Debt Management
- Depression
- Disabilities
- Domestic Violence
- Drug Abuse
- Eating Disorders
- Emotional Abuse
- Family Issues
- Gambling
- Generalised Anxiety
- Internet Addiction
- Learning Difficulties
- Low Self-Confidence
- Low Self-Esteem
- Panic Disorder
- Personality Disorders
- Phobias
- Physical Abuse
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Postnatal Depression
- Pre-nuptial Counselling
- Relationship Issues
- Self Harm
- Separation and Divorce
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Issues
- Sexuality
- Stress
- Trauma
- Work Related Issues
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Specialize in counselling bereaved children and young people,especially those bereaved through suicide/murder/manslaughter
Anticipatory GriefIdentity Issues
Sudden Loss/Complicated Grief and Mourning
Physically Disabled/Learning Difficulties( bereaved)
Elderly residential/nursing home(staff)
Nursing staff
I work with a variety of clients and issues with particular experience in health-related issues including terminal issues.
Unresolved Issues
Generally Feeling Low
Lack of meaning in life
Physical illness
Complicated grief
This is not an exhaustive list, so please feel free if you particular problem is not included.
Therapies Offered
- Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies - Behavioural Therapy
- Humanistic Therapies - Person-Centred Counselling
- Other Therapies - Integrative
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Fees
£20.00p for the first session.
£35.00p thereafter but reduced fees are available subject
to income/circumstances.
Discount! A block of six sessions - £180.00p(booked in advance)
A block of ten sessions - £300.00p(booked in advance)
Day/evening/weekend appointments available.
PLEASE NOTE THAT I WILL TRAVEL TO YOU WITHOUT ADDED COST - limited to 25 miles
radius.
I will visit you outside the 25 miles radius, but unfortunately, you will be expected to pay 30p
per mile extra, for the added mileage.
Further Information
My background is many years working as a qualified Registered Nurse and counsellor in
health and social settings.
Relationship issues - a large
proportion of my caseload consists of anxiety/stress /anger within their relationship.
I am particularly experienced in survivors of suicide/manslaughter/murder..- children and young people
TESTIMONIAL
Thank You Jo!
I write this
poem because I wanted to say
Thank You Jo for your understanding caring way
I felt in my heart that you could understand
How to give me that extra, unique helping hand.
I realised early on....right from the start
That you could see and feel the pain in my heart.
I'd lost my son Rhydian, also my mum and my dad
And I felt hopeless, weak...and deeply sad.
Your experience, counselling and care was the expertise
That helped me talk...because I felt at ease.
You helped me move forward as you listened so much,
And your words of guidance had that loving touch.
When we first met I couldn't cope...I was a real mess,
But with your help, times like that got less and less.
You lightened my load on my journey through grief,
And helped me grow stronger and restore my belief
That my mind could get out of this dark sad place
To live my life with hope, faith, strength and grace.
On earth my son and my parents could no longer be,
But you guided me to realise and helped me see
That the good memories would get stronger everyday
And in my mind and heart they would forever stay.
Now I remember them with my heart full of joy
My Dad, my Mum and Rhydian my special boy!
Thanks and Best Wishes from Enfysxxxx
- Online, email or telephone counselling available