About me
Welcome, I’m Jo, a qualified Counsellor with a background in nursing.and bereavement
Life can seem overwhelming at times. Whether you’re living with anxiety, bereavement, depression, relationship difficulties, loneliness or simply feeling that something isn’t quite right , you don’t have to face it alone.
Reaching out for counselling is a positive step, and I understand that everyone’s journey is unique.
I offer a warm, safe , confidential and non- judgemental space where you can talk openly, feel heard, and work towards positive change at a pace that feels right for you.
My practice is based on a person-centred approach, recognising that you are the expert in your own life.
Alongside this, I draw on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) techniques ,where appropriate, helping you to understand the connection between your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours and develop practical strategies for managing life’s challenges.
Counselling sessions are available either face to face or by telephone, allowing you to choose the option that best suits your lifestyle and comfort.
Many clients appreciate the flexibility that telephone counselling offers, making it easier to access support around work, family or other commitments.
Appointments are generally available between 11:00 am and 3:00pm, with evening appointments from 6:30pm.
Whatever has brought you here, you will be welcomed with empathy, and complete confidentiality. Whether you choose to telephone, text or email,I’ll respond with warmth, and understanding, and together we can explore how counselling may help you move forward.
Counselling that fits around your life
Although I am based in Ammanford, many of my clients choose telephone counselling, which is available throughout Wales and the U.K.
Jo
Before becoming a counsellor, I spent many years as a fully qualified nurse. My nursing career gave me a deep understanding of the emotional and physical challenges that people can face throughout their lives, and it continues to inform my compassionate and holistic approach to counselling.
Alongside my professional roles, I volunteered with Cruse Bereavement Care from 2002 to 2024, supporting adults, children, and young people through bereavement. During this time, I developed a particular specialism in supporting those bereaved by suicide, offering sensitive, compassionate care during some of life's most difficult moments.
Appointments are generally available between 11:00 am and 3:00 pm, with evening appointments from 6:30 pm. I offer flexible appointment days wherever
Phone/ text/ email/ face to face.
I OFFER:
Face to face sessions
Telephone sessions.
Home visits
Walk and Talk sessions
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 an initial session and take it from there. Clients vary in how many sessions they may benefit from. Everyone is different.
I really look forward to helping you through to the future.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP)
I remain on the list for Registered Nurses.
I hold Cruse Certificate in Bereavement Counselling and am accredited as a Bereavement Volunteer.
I hold a SHOUT(crisistextline) Certificate and volunteer on the SHOUT crisis platform support group.2020
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 ,young people and children.
Completed Cruse Bereavement Care Supervisors Course
I continually update my skills and knowledge.I have attended the
Attended course:Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
Attended course:CPD Training in Couple and Relationship Counselling
Attended course: Minimising self-harm - preventing suicide.
Attended course: PTSD Awareness .
Certificate of Long Service recognised by Cruse Bereavement
Attended course: CBT(Cognitive Behaviour Therapy) accredited course
Attended course; Suicide Intervention course
Attended course: Teacher Training course
Attended course : Supervision Course for Cruse Bereavement
I have recently undertaken 25 hours training to assist as a volunteer with SHOUT - crisistextline.org
Member organisations
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Counselling bereaved children and young people
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
Bereaved through suicide
This is not an exhaustive list, so please feel free if you particular problem is not included.
Therapies offered
Photos & videos
Fees
£25.00 - £47.50
Concessions offered for
Additional information
A free introductory 20 minute phone session to help you feel more comfortable .£34.50p for the first session. £47.50p thereafter
Couples: £57.50p
Reduced fees depending on circumstances for following sessions:
£27.50 initial fee
£37.50 thereafter
£50.00 Couples counselling
Something to consider is to have fortnightly sessions instead of weekly. I find that clients can find that more financially manageable. It is up to you.
Day/evening/weekend appointments available
PLEASE NOTE THAT I WILL TRAVEL TO YOU WITHOUT ADDED COST
When I work
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Further information
My background is many years working as a qualified Registered Nurse and counsellor in health and social settings.
I also ran small groups of people wanting to lose weight..and keep it off!
Relationship issues - a large proportion of my caseload consists of anxiety/stress /anger / problems within their relationships.
Sexual difficulties
Self-esteem
Feeling sad
Feeling alone
Exploring weight control and helping to address the issues are that are keeping you from keeping your weight off.
I ran my own weight loss groups for a number of years,entitled 'Confidence' which was certified by Gloucester Health Authority.
I am particularly experienced in those who have been bereaved through the suicide of a loved one - adults, young people and children
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
