Jo’s Blog
Therapeutic benefits of group therapy
We learn in ‘relationship'.
Find out more about group therapy and it’s benefits and how to get the most out of it.
Why keeping quiet for an "easy life" isn't so easy after all
Not speaking up is not an ‘easy life’! Communication is important and needs to be honest, it doesn’t have to be aggressive or ‘confrontational’. Read on to learn more…
Why do I get angry so easily? Understanding what's beneath the anger
Do you find yourself wondering, "Why am I so angry?" Learn what anger is really trying to tell you, what emotions often lie beneath it, and how greater self-awareness can help you respond rather than react.
Boundaries Create Freedom!
Recognising where your boundaries need to be according to what’s acceptable to you, and communicating them effectively, is essential to your sense of self-respect and to your relationships.
A word about ‘endings’ in therapy
The strength of the therapeutic relationship means that ending therapy, as well as being positive, can be difficult and/or sad for clients. It’s a big deal for therapists too! ‘Bittersweet’ some may say…
Here, I reflect on valuing and nurturing the vulnerability, resilience and fragile optimism of the human spirit.
A People Pleaser’s Guide to Assertiveness
Are you a people pleaser struggling to set boundaries and express your needs? This blog explores how your communication style influences your relationships and how developing assertive communication can help you break free from people-pleasing patterns. Learn how to communicate more confidently, set healthier boundaries and stay connected to yourself, even when it feels uncomfortable.
Finding the right therapist: Why the therapeutic relationship matters
Your relationship with your therapist is unlike any other—it’s built on trust, acceptance, and collaboration. Learn why finding the right therapist matters and how this unique relationship can support your personal growth.