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Hello I'm Jo, a warm, down-to-earth integrative counsellor based in a beautiful, quiet location in Colchester town centre. I am trained in an array of counselling theories which enables me to bring a tailored approach of therapy to clients. Whatever has brought you here today, you are welcome. With 25 years experience in supporting individuals in difficulty I came to counselling through my own journey of trauma and healing. I have extensive experience in working with neurodiversity and childhood trauma however this is not exclusive so whatever your dilemma or difficulty do get in touch to discuss support. I can offer a free 15 mins assessment call if you wish to talk things through before deciding if my support feels like the right fit for you so feel free to reach out.

The centre I work from is situated close to a public car park in a beautiful, listed building in Colchester town centre. It offers an array of holistic therapies including counselling. The rooms are peaceful and private with sessions being 50 minutes long at the same time each week. However, should this be an issue I may be able to accommodate flexibility. 

In the first few sessions we will gently navigate what has brought you to therapy and look to set aims and intentions for goals you may wish to achieve or challenges you wish to overcome. From there sessions will be at a pace that suits you. I am an integrative counsellor which means I have a tool box of therapeutic theories to draw from to best inform our work together. This enables clients to benefit from more than one modality of therapy and, I feel, offers a more holistic approach to healing. I aim to empower my clients to develop greater self-awareness and, at times where appropriate, equip them with knowledge and techniques to better manage life challenges. 

I provide a safe and secure space where you may choose to look at your current relationships and how past experiences inform how you feel and respond in them. Or your self-concept and how that was formed and the influence it has on you today. We also may discuss practical strategies during sessions to help you move forward when you feel stuck in a rut or tired of feeling a certain way. 

I am an approachable, empathic therapist. My style is somewhat relaxed, you won't find me suited and booted, nodding knowingly. I will sit beside you in your therapy, engaged and attentively holding the space with you. Not judging, or assuming, just listening and accepting you for who you are and where you are at.

I also offer walk-and-talk therapy during British Summer Time.

In our first session I will take a few basic details and outline how our work together will take shape. Once this short process is complete the time and space is yours.