“I was very nervous to go to counselling as I didn’t really know what to say or what was behind my anxieties. However Jo instantly made me feel at ease and I don’t think I have ever talked as much as when I am with her. She helped make it clear in my mind what I needed to and most importantly wanted to change. The way Jo used practical activities to help me face my fears and realise what was going on was honestly life changing.

I think everybody needs a Jo in their life and I wish I could thank her enough for making such a difference.” ~ MF

“When I first approached Jo and started counselling I felt very much like I had a long and daunting road ahead of me.  I didn't know if I would ever "get better", or even feel as though each day wasn't an effort and struggle.  I had received counselling and CBT before, but felt both had papered over cracks in a long history of struggling with low self esteem, resultant anxiety and depression.  Jo allowed me the reflective space I needed to work through my problems with her help.  I was gradually able to regain control over my emotions and feelings and reframe the negative thoughts that had taken over.  I have developed my own boundaries.  I have also learned the warning signs in myself that I am getting overwhelmed, and developed my own techniques to help with them.  I feel better, and poised to take on future challenges.

I don't think Jo will ever realise how much she has helped me, and how grateful I am to her.” ~ LS

“I never really knew what to expect from counselling as its not something I ever thought I would need. But in possibly one of the darkest times of my life, I finally realised that maybe counselling would help - and it did just that. Jo had a way of making me think about things in different ways, and made me link things that I had never even considered. Since having my counselling, I’ve had less dark days and am putting plans into action that once upon a time I didn’t think would happen at all.

And I have Jo to thank for that.” ~ JS

“I came to Jo with a long list of things I felt I needed to deal with, which I had been putting off talking about for a very long time. Over a few months of sessions she helped me to  reframe the way I see things, to stop catastrophising and constantly thinking  “what if” about anxiety-inducing situations. I have been able to talk through and deal with my trauma, and understand how and why it has affected certain aspects of my life, and I always came away from sessions with a lot to reflect on and practise. I have learned ways to challenge my negative thinking and low moods in constructive ways which give me more control over how I’m feeling.

I was surprised and proud of how quickly I started to make progress, and I’m in a really positive place now thanks to this experience!” ~ EV