Jo Memory
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About me
Hello and welcome, I'm Jo, your integrative, trauma-informed counsellor, committed to providing compassionate support and guidance to those impacted by trauma.
Do you struggle with self-esteem, self worth, setting healthy boundaries, or anxiety? Are you seeking to feel 'enough' and build self confidence ? You're not alone. I'm here to provide you with compassionate care and unwavering acceptance. Together, we'll break down barriers and help you become the person you want to be. It just takes courage and the desire for change
I offer a warm, confidential space for your healing journey, where we explore, process, and integrate painful experiences using personalized therapeutic interventions from a range of modalities. Together, we address trauma symptoms, anxiety, self-esteem issues, and more.
In our sessions, you'll find a safe and supportive environment to delve into your emotions and reactions. Through tailored interventions, we gradually process traumatic memories, develop coping strategies, and rebuild empowerment and wellbeing.
I utilize diverse therapeutic methods to aid your individual healing process, nurturing resilience and empowering healthier connections with others and yourself
I'm here to accompany you on your path to healing. Let's embark on this transformative journey together.
Training, qualifications & experience
I have a:
Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and am registered with BACP.
Certificate in The application of the Polyvagal theory.
Polyvagal theory is like a roadmap for understanding how our bodies respond to stress and interact with the world around us. Imagine you have a "vagal nerve" that's like a built-in safety system. When things are going well and you feel safe, it's like cruising on a smooth highway. Your body is calm, and you're able to connect with others and think clearly. But when you feel threatened or stressed, it's like taking a detour onto a bumpy road. Your body might react in different ways: you might freeze up, feel anxious, or even get ready to fight or run away. Polyvagal theory helps us understand these different reactions and how they're connected to our nervous system. By learning more about how our bodies respond to stress, we can find better ways to calm down and feel safe again
Certificate in Breathwork Coaching
Certificate in Trauma Informed Practice
Advanced certificate in understanding and applying parts theories
Parts work theory, in simple terms, is like understanding that inside each of us, there are different "parts" that make up who we are. Just like different characters in a play, each part has its own role, feelings, and way of thinking. Sometimes these parts agree, and other times they might disagree. Parts work theory helps us recognize and understand these different aspects of ourselves, so we can better manage our emotions, make decisions, and navigate life's challenges. It's like getting to know the cast of characters inside our own minds, so we can work together harmoniously
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.
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Fees
£35.00 - £50.00
Free initial telephone session
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Further information
My private practice is ran from my warm and welcoming garden office at my residence in Ashford, Middlesex.
Off street parking is available.
Short walk from Ashford train station and bus routes.
