About me
Hi, I’m Jo of Joann Burland Counselling
Life can feel overwhelming sometimes. You may be experiencing anxiety, low mood, emotional overwhelm or burnout, or perhaps you feel stuck, disconnected from yourself or unsure why things don’t quite feel right.
You might be navigating trauma, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, people-pleasing, menopause or perimenopause, ADHD or a late neurodivergence diagnosis.
You don’t need to have everything worked out before coming to counselling.
I offer a warm, relaxed and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly, at your own pace, about whatever is going on for you.
I’m a person-centred, trauma-informed counsellor. I won’t tell you what to do or try to “fix” you. Instead, we’ll explore your experiences, patterns and emotions together, helping you understand yourself more deeply and make sense of what you’re feeling.
If you’re wondering whether counselling could help, we can start with a chat.
I offer a free 20-minute introductory call, with no pressure or obligation.
When you’re ready, we can begin.
You don’t have to do this alone.
Training, qualifications & experience
- MHFA Adult Mental health first aid. 09/04/2019
- NCFE Level 1 - Interpersonal Skills 17/08/2020
- CPCAB Level 2 Counselling skills 12/07/2021
- CPCAB Level 3 Counselling skills 21/07/2022
- TQUK Level 2 Self harm and Suicide awareness prevention 30/08/2022
- CPCAB Level 4 Diploma - Therapeutic Counselling 30/08/2024
- COE Menopause wellness coach Diploma 09/09/2024
- Diploma in Therapeutic safety in trauma - The Beech Practice
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.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
I am trauma-informed and believe that our experiences shape us, but they don’t have to define us
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Fees
£40.00 - £50.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I am able to offer a reduced rate to student counsellors, please get in touch so we can have the conversation.
When I work
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Further information
🌱 Practical Information
I work from home in a private, comfortable counselling room designed to feel calm and welcoming.
I share my home with a friendly, quiet dog and a cat. They are always kept separately and do not have access to the therapy room.
There is a toilet next to the counselling room for your convenience.
If you have any questions before booking, please get in touch. I want you to feel as comfortable as possible before your first session.
When you’re ready, we can begin.
