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…
Understanding Your Anger
Learning how to recognise and understand your anger is the key to coping with your anger differently. Buying yourself time in the moment can circumvent ‘blowing up’ in anger. Read on to learn more about anger management techniques I use in anger management therapy.
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
What if I told you the secret to healthy relationships is assertive communication? If you have some people pleasing tendencies and want to think a bit differently about how you speak to others and how you can influence the type of responses you receive, read on…
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.