About me
Hello, I'm Jo, and I'm glad you've found your way here. Reaching out isn't always easy, especially when things have felt heavy for a while. You don't need the right words, or to have anything worked out. We can start wherever you are.
It might be that you've been feeling confused about what's going on for you, or misunderstood by the people around you.
Perhaps stress has been building, and you're not sleeping well or finding it hard to switch off. Maybe you find yourself worrying about your health, or the same conflicts keep surfacing in your relationships. You might be holding it all together on the outside, while inside your mind rarely gets a moment's rest.
Whatever you're bringing, there's room for it here.
I work with people experiencing stress, anxiety (including health anxiety), depression, trauma, OCD, low self-esteem, addiction and relationship difficulties.
I have experience working with neurodivergence, including ADHD, and supporting those exploring their identity after discovering they're neurodivergent later in life.
Above all, when we work together, I see you as a whole person, with your own story, strengths and ways of making sense of the world.
Life can sometimes bring real struggle, but I believe it also holds possibility, and the freedom to choose what comes next.
Therapy with me is a collaborative process, shaped around you. I won't judge you or tell you how to live your life, because you know your life better than anyone. What I offer is my full attention, my curiosity, and a steady space to make sense of what you're going through, at a pace that feels right.
My approach is integrative and relational, with person-centred counselling at its core. Every person is unique, so drawing on a wider range of skills and training, I tailor our work to you as an individual, weaving in CBT and solution-focused approaches where they may help, always working collaboratively with you.
My practice is trauma-informed, and I also offer psychoeducation, so you can understand more about what's happening in your mind and body.
As a qualified hypnotherapist, I can also bring hypnotherapy into our work if it feels right for you.
Our relationship is at the centre of this work, and we'll build it at your pace.
Together, we can work to quieten racing thoughts, soften the inner critic, and get curious about what your body has been holding. We can explore the experiences that have shaped you, find practical tools for day-to-day life, and look at the relationships that matter to you.
Over time, many people find they understand themselves more clearly and begin to meet themselves with a little more kindness.
Training, qualifications & experience
I hold an FdA Degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy (with Distinction) from Sheffield Hallam University, and I'm continuing my studies towards a Level 6 BA (Hons).
I'm a registered member of the BACP and a trauma-informed practitioner.
I also hold a Hypnotherapy in Practice Diploma, awarded by the National Council for Hypnotherapy and accredited by NCFE.
Alongside my private practice, Illuminated Minds Clinic in Hyde, I work with a charity in partnership with NHS Neighbourhood Mental Health Services, supporting people from all walks of life.
Whatever you're carrying, it matters, and you're welcome here.
If you'd like to see whether we're a good fit, I offer a free telephone consultation. Please get in touch whenever you feel ready.
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.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
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Fees
£70.00 per session
Additional information
I also offer a block of 6 sessions, taken each week consecutively, for £375.
When I work
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My availability
Monday and Tuesday: 6pm-9pm, online
Wednesday and Thursday: 9am-9pm, face to face or online (sessions after 5pm are online only)
Friday and Saturday: sometimes available on request
Further information
Sessions last 50 minutes. We can meet face-to-face at Illuminated Minds Clinic, which is my cosy therapy room in Hyde, or online or by telephone, whichever fits your life best.
Some sessions may be more reflective, while in others I may share practical strategies to take with you into the days between.
We'll check in regularly about how the work feels for you, and we can change direction whenever you need to.
However things feel right now, I'll hold hope for you as we begin.
