About me
Hello, I’m Jo.
Finding the right therapist is about more than qualifications and approaches – it’s about finding someone you feel comfortable with and connected to. So, before I tell you what I do, let me tell you a little about who I am.
People often describe me as down-to-earth, genuine, authentic, fun and a little quirky. I believe life can be messy, complicated and sometimes overwhelming, and I don’t believe we need to have all the answers. What matters is having a safe space where we can be ourselves, explore what’s going on, and feel supported along the way.
I am an integrative creative therapist and supervisor, offering online and telephone counselling. My approach is holistic, recognising that our thoughts, emotions, physical experiences and deeper sense of self are all connected. Sometimes words are enough, and sometimes they aren’t. That’s why I blend talking therapy with creative approaches, mindfulness, body awareness and movement, helping clients explore themselves in ways that feel natural and meaningful for them.
My background includes teaching Exercise to Music fitness and Mindful Movement classes, and I have always been fascinated by the connection between emotional wellbeing and the body. This continues to shape my work today, alongside my ongoing training in Soma Breathwork.
I am also a spiritual person, and while spirituality doesn’t have to be part of our work together, I welcome conversations about meaning, purpose, connection and personal growth for those who wish to explore them.
Alongside my private practice, I work as part of the in-house counselling team for a local council, supporting people from many different backgrounds and life experiences.
Whether you’re feeling anxious, stuck, overwhelmed, lost, or simply curious about understanding yourself more deeply, I offer a warm, accepting and non-judgemental space where all parts of you are welcome.
I see therapy as a relationship built on trust, honesty and collaboration. My role isn’t to fix you or tell you what to do. Instead, I walk alongside you, helping you reconnect with your own inner wisdom, strengths and capacity for change.
If you’re looking for a therapist who is real, compassionate and brings both professionalism and personality into the counselling space, I’d love to hear from you.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Diploma in Integrative Counselling
- Accredited member of National Counselling Society
- Qualified teacher of Mindful Movement
- Essential Supervision Skills (BPS approved Certificate in Clinical Supervision)
- Mindfulness based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
- Mental Health First Aid
- Soma Breathwork coach
- Knowledge, experience and understanding of 12 step recovery. Co-Dependents Anonymous (CODA)
CPD certificates in working with the inner child, attachment theory, Transactional Analysis, Gestalt, suicide and self-harm, anger, sand tray training, various trauma workshops and many others.
Previous experience includes:-
- School Counsellor in secondary schools, working with adults at West Essex Mind, bereavement counsellor at a local hospice.
I’m currently in training as a Soma Breathwork coach which combines movement and Breathwork to heal mind and body.
I currently volunteer offering holistic fitness classes for the local community.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
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
Therapies offered
Fees
£70.00 per session
Additional information
£70 for 50 minute session.
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