About me
My name is Jo, and I am a qualified integrative counsellor and therapist in York. I am an approved BACP member and adhere to their Ethical Framework. I use a person-centred, therapeutic approach, treating each client holistically as the unique individual that they are.
Life brings many challenges, and it is understandable that at times we might look for support in facing them. As a counsellor my role is to provide space and guidance.
Join me for personalised talking therapy, where I can help you navigate your journey.
I consider myself to be a highly empathetic, compassionate integrative counsellor, using a variety of therapeutic approaches, helping clients explore and cope with their problems.
I am an excellent communicator who pays attention to detail and have efficient problem-solving skills.
I have 30-years prior experience in teaching and practicing holistic treatments.
I am also qualified to provide additional modalities alongside this, such as: Walk and Talk Therapy, for those wanting an outdoors environment, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Creative Interventions, Emotional Freedom Tapping, and run a trauma-informed practice.
I consider myself to be a highly empathetic, compassionate integrative counsellor, using a variety of therapeutic approaches, helping clients explore and cope with their problems.
I am an excellent communicator who pays attention to detail and have efficient problem-solving skills.
Age 11 Plus Adolescent Counsellor in Practice:
Counselling for Children and Young People (11-17)
A CYP (Children and Young People) I offer mental health support tailored to the unique needs of children, teenagers, and young adults. Focusing on helping young people navigate emotional, psychological, and behavioural challenges, often related to issues such as: LEVEL 5 CPCAB CYP
Previously, I have worked with young people who were experiencing challenging attendance, behaviour, school refusal, self-harming, low self-worth, family issues, grief, loss, and anxiety. The impact of my work showed a positive outcome in the above aspects.
I have also worked with adults in agency settings and privately with carers, disabilities, ND, anxiety, low mood, self-harm and domestic abuse with all genders.
Training, qualifications & experience
My qualifications
- Level 5 CPCAB Diploma in Counselling Children & Young People 01/25 – 11/25
- Level 5 Certificate and Diploma in CBT, Inst of Counsellors (2024 – 2025)
- Level 4 SEG Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, York College (2021–2024)
- Level 3 ABC Certificate in Person-Centred Counselling, York College (20/21)
- Creative Counselling: Interventions Pathway Sept to Nov, 8 days. CPCAB endorsed: Grounding and Stabilisation, Exploring Trauma, Symbols and Metaphor, Stories & Characters, Cards, photos & Images, Art & Colour, Clay Therapy, Sand Therapy, Nesting Dolls
Key CPD & Specialist Training
- Understanding & treating Trauma & PTSD, Mind Body Breakthrough, York 2022
- CPI Crisis Prevention Intervention 2022 and Jan 2023, York.
- FASD Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Course 2022
- Nudge Minds Practitioner course 2022
- ASIST Suicide prevention course 2022 York Mind.
- LGBT Inclusion and best practice 2022
- Safeguarding Adults 2022
- Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) 2022
- Mental Wellbeing in Children and Young People 2022
- Looked After Children 2022
- Health & Safety in Education: Staff Awareness 2022
- Autism Awareness
- Safeguarding Young People 2022
- The Prevent Duty 2022
- First Aid Essentials 2022
- Equality and Diversity January 2022
- Online and telephone counselling course, Counselling Tutor cert 80 hours Sept 2023
- Safeguarding Adults, York Council, Sept 2023
- IDAS for professionals Courses Sept – Nov 2023
- IDAS – Supporting young people with mental health and domestic abuse.
- IDAS – Coercive Control workshop
- IDAS – Trauma and how it effects domestic abuse.
- IDAS – Substance misuse and Domestic Abuse
- IDAS – Domestic Abuse and supporting people with mental health.
- IDAS – DASH and MARAC – Domestic abuse signs, indicators
- The PESI UK team: September and October 2023:
- Pregnancy infant and loss online seminar
- Felt Sense Polyvagal Model workshop online seminar.
- Using IFS to heal trauma and addictive process online seminar
- Somatic trauma healing master class online seminar
- Place2be courses on COP – Jan 22- 23 live and self-directed Place2 talk and Journey of hope May 2023
- CYC Safeguarding Adults E-learning Certificate, York, September 2023
- Dealing with distress, working with suicide and self-harm, Carolyn Spring, October 2023. 6 hours CPD
My work with clients
I work with Adults, Children and Young People aged 11-17 in and around York and online across the UK.
Previously, I have worked with young people who were experiencing challenging attendance, behaviour, school refusal, self-harming, low self-worth, family issues, grief, loss, and anxiety. The impact of my work showed a positive outcome in the above aspects.
I have also worked with adults in agency settings and privately with carers, disabilities, ND, anxiety, low mood, self-harm and domestic abuse with all genders.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
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.
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.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Neuro Divergent Individuals
Trauma Informed Therapist
11 Plus CYP Specialist
Carers
Therapies offered
Photos & videos
Fees
£45.00 - £55.00
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
£35 to £55 per 50 minute session.
Some £35 sessions available for low income and Student counsellors.
£45 Zoom or telephone 50 min
£55 In person
Free Initial intake assessment 40 mins.
Further information
Age 11 Plus Adolescent Counsellor in Practice:
Counselling for Children and Young People (11-17)
A CYP (Children and Young People) counsellor offers mental health support tailored to the unique needs of children, teenagers, and young adults. They focus on helping young people navigate emotional, psychological, and behavioural challenges, often related to issues such as:
- Emotional difficulties: Helping children and young people manage feelings of sadness, anxiety, anger, or frustration.
- Mental health issues: Offering support for conditions like depression, anxiety, self-esteem struggles, and stress.
- Relationship difficulties: Guiding children through family conflicts, bullying, peer pressure, or issues with friends and school.
- Trauma and abuse: Assisting in healing from past trauma, whether it’s related to family issues, abuse, neglect, or loss.
- Behavioral problems: Helping to manage anger, aggression, or other disruptive behaviors, often in the context of school or family life.
- Life transitions: Supporting young people through challenging life changes such as moving house, changing schools, or going through puberty.
I work with a range of therapeutic techniques, such as talk therapy, play therapy, cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), and other child-focused approaches to help them express their feelings, develop coping skills, and improve their emotional well-being. The aim is to provide a safe space where young people feel understood and supported.
OTHER SPECIALITIES - SEE WEBSITE FOR MORE INFO ON:
- Neurodivergent Individuals
- Trauma-Informed Counselling
- Somatic Therapy and Polyvagal Theory
