Jo’s Blog
Do you know how you are?
This Mental Health Awareness Week, take some time and space to think about you and your feelings. Learn how to know how you are…
Compare yourself to others at your peril!
It is so easy to be caught up in what others’ lives look like and what others are doing. It can be hard work to focus on yourself and to work on improving your own life, but, you are worth doing the work for. Read on to find out how…
Male Mental Health
This blog is my plea to men who may be struggling to cope in life but who are not talking about it. I take a look at some statistics and share some male client experiences. #talkinghelps
“I don’t want to go to my next session!”
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by difficult emotions in your counselling sessions, it can be understandable to not want to come.
However, having the courage to share this with your counsellor can make all the difference to your perseverance and progress.
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.
The Rocky Road to Recovery
It can be heart-breaking for clients to have experienced some progress only to suffer a setback. Hope is shattered and it feels so hard to keep going. This blog explores the concept of ‘recovery’ and helps prepare clients for a possible rocky road along the way.
Not feeling your usual self?
Normal coping techniques not working? Read on to learn more about the signs that may mean you’re struggling and how to manage your mental health in a more stable way.
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.
Unpacking your emotions: Why bottling things up doesn’t work
Keeping emotions bottled up can lead to stress, anxiety, and exhaustion. Learn why repression isn’t the answer and how therapy provides a safe space to unpack, heal, and move forward with more ease and self-compassion.
Is therapy for you? Here’s what to expect and how it can help
Wondering if therapy can help? Learn how a supportive, professional counselling relationship can help you feel heard, gain new perspectives, and make lasting changes in your life. Find out what to expect and how to get started today.