Jo Carter

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Adv Dip Counselling, Creative Therapy, Breathwork Coach
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location_on Braunton, Devon, EX33
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About me

Are things becoming difficult & overwhelming to cope with at the moment and you don't understand why ? Do you need someone to listen to you and help you find away forward that makes sense to you ? 

I'm Jo and I would love to help & support you. I am a fully qualified counsellor and registered member of the NCPS. I offer a confidential, non-judgemental and empathetic space, where your voice will truly be heard. 

​I work as an integrative counsellor. which means I blend different therapeutic models, skills and tools into our sessions like Gestalt, Transactional Analysis, CBT and Creative Therapy to offer you a bespoke service that is right for you. I will firstly build up a therapeutic relationship using the Person Centred approach to get to know you as an individual. I will be guided and support you at all times as you move through your healing journey. I am also a Breathwork coach and our breath is know to have a healing power. How we breath affects every system and function in the body, by changing how you breath you can change the way you live, how you feel, your energy levels and stress levels.  I can teach you new techniques that will help with this.  

I am a proud Royal Navy Veteran I have worked for 25 years in a variety of agencies and charities prior to starting my own private practice. My previous experience includes working with adults and children from all walks of life and often in crisis.


I have a bespoke counselling room set up to welcome you. I have created it to be a warm, calm, relaxing and confidential safe space. I also offer sessions online or via telephone. Or if you like the outdoors and would prefer feeling the sun, wind or rain on your face, or sand beneath your toes, we can arrange to meet a local beach

Training, qualifications & experience

Education:

2019 - 2022

  • Iron Mill College Exeter
  • Advance Diploma Integrative Counselling ( BACP Accredited Training Course ) 

2022 - 2023

  • Creative Therapy Diploma
  • Sand Tray
  • Creative  Writing 
  • Eco & Animal Therapy 
  • Creative CBT
  • Art
  • Imagery & Archetypes

June 2024

Level 2 Breathwork Coaching - cpcab - Awarding Body 

2005 - Present Day

Worked in Trauma informed Services

Safeguarding training

Y-Smart drug and alcohol training 

First Aid Trained 

Mediation training

​Up-to-date enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (formerly Criminal Records Bureau)

Member organisation NCPS - Membership Number NCS23-03196

I continue to attend training and workshops for my own personal growth which in turn helps deliver the best service I can to my clients.

Member organisations

school Registered / Accredited

Registered / Accredited

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NCPS
National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS)

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

National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society
Accredited Register Scheme

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National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society

Areas of counselling I deal with

Therapies offered

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Fees

£50.00 per session
Free initial telephone session

Concessions offered for

  • check_circle Trainee counsellors

Additional information

Choosing the right therapist for you is important and this first chat will give us an opportunity to get to know each other. You can ask me any questions you may have.

I will invite you to say something briefly about what has brought you to counselling and what you hope to get out of it, understanding that it might not be easy to talk about the things that really matter straight away.

​Together we can decide if what I offer might be suitable for you. There is NO obligation to continue if things don't feel right, but if we do, we can look to arrange a first session soon.

​Send a message - Free 20 minute consultation

When I work

Are you a shift worker and not able to make the same time every week? That’s not a problem we can discuss your availability and try and work around them. I also offer evening sessions. 

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Young people (13-17)
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Organisations

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DBS check info

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Online platforms

Zoom
Google Meet
Whatsapp
FaceTime