Jo Palmer
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About me
As well as offering therapy for issues such as anxiety, grief, trauma and relationships; my personal experiences, my client work and training all make me ideally placed to help with birth trauma/babyloss, gender identity and neurodiversity.
THERAPY RELATING TO NEURODIVERSITY
Awareness of neurodiversity is increasing and whether diagnosed, or undiagnosed, many people now are now linking their thoughts and behaviours to autism (ASD), ADHD, ADD, ODD and OCD.
I have worked with people of various ages who are seeking some understanding of their condition or disorder. Processing a diagnosis or simply starting to recognise neurodiverse tendencies can be challenging. I work with the individual, meeting their needs through accommodations to sessions where necessary or I can work with family members or carers who are supporting people with neurodiversity.
GENDER IDENTITY ISSUES
Non binary and transgender identity
Intersex individuals
Gender dysphoria
Relationship and sexuality issues
Gender fluidity
Issues relating to social, hormonal and physical/surgical transitioning.
We live in a world where tolerance and understanding is not always forthcoming and members of the queer community are increasingly at risk from prejudice and ignorance.
If you would benefit from a supportive, safe and non-judgmental space to discuss how your gender identity or sexuality is affecting your day to day life, then please get in touch.
CHILDLOSS, BIRTH TRAUMA, STILLBIRTH & INFERTILITY
Infertility,
Miscarriage,
Stillbirth,
Traumatic childbirth experience
Neo natal death,
Sudden death (including cot death),
The grief of losing a child, or never being able to have a child, can be overwhelming and I provide a safe, neutral space for you to process this.
Each person's experience is different and I will support you while you work through your grief and repercussions of your loss.
I can support grandparents, siblings and other family members who might be struggling with their own response to this loss.
I can help with anxiety, grief, depression, estrangement, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and emotional and physical trauma.
I'm here to help with any challenges you face. We will work together to understand your current issues, make sense of past experiences and focus on your long-term goals. I can help with anxiety, grief, depression, low self esteem, relationship difficulties, emotional and physical trauma as well as a variety of other issues. I’ve worked with victims of physical and sexual assault and people who've suffered childhood neglect or abuse. I work in an Integrative way, helping you to voice your concerns and think about the way forward.
You've taken the first step by searching for a therapist; I look forward to hearing from you soon.
I've also supported parents of children with SEND and teens who are going through challenging times such as self-harming, OCD or gender dysphoria.
It's a big decision to start therapy and it's important to find someone you feel comfortable with. I offer a free 20-minute telephone consultation, allowing you to chat with me in confidence without obligation, to see if I'm right for you.
Training, qualifications & experience
CPCAB Level 4 Dip. Therapeutic Counselling. MBACP. BSc, PGCE.
I'm a fully qualified Counsellor with experience working privately and in the charity sector. I work as a supply tutor for a Counselling training centre.
I'm a registered member of the BACP.
Through my training, my work with clients and my personal experiences, I am well placed to support those who have experienced stillbirth or babyloss.
I have worked in education for over 20 years which makes me well placed to understand the issues of workplace stress and the effects of a demanding job.
I have a clear understanding of safeguarding and child protection having previously worked with children in care and children excluded from mainstream education.
I have experience working with neurodiversity and additional needs and have also supported parents/carers of children with additional needs.
I appreciate the diversity in our society and welcome the opportunity to work with people from any background to support their needs.
I'm available to work online or face to face at my consulting room in Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex. We will find a day and time to fit your schedule.
I offer a free 20-minute telephone consultation, allowing you to chat to me in confidence without obligation, to see if I'm right for you before we start working together.
Do please get in touch, I'd be happy to help you. I look forward to hearing from you and exploring how we might work together.
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
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
- Infertility
- Pregnancy loss, still birth, neonatal death
- Trans gender and non-binary identity
- Parenting
- Neurodiversity
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Fees
£50.00 per session
Free initial telephone session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Free initial 20 minute phone consultation.
When I work
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I currently have spaces for online and face to face sessions during the week. Contact me for availability.
I also have evening or weekend online sessions available.
Further information
Face-to-face sessions (weekdays 9 am – 3 pm) are based in my consulting room in Westcliff on Sea, Essex. If you prefer to work online, sessions are available during the day and also in the evening and at weekends.
Please get in touch for a no-cost, no-obligation discussion. I'd be happy to help you. I look forward to hearing from you and exploring how we might work together.
