Reviews from past clients…
While therapy is different in every therapist-client relationship, I hope that these reviews help potential clients to understand how I work, the type of work I do and, perhaps most importantly, how clients are helped.
I am incredibly grateful to these clients who have taken the time to write about their therapeutic experiences with me.
I am always touched and honoured by my therapeutic relationships with clients, and feel privileged to be a part of their lives.
“When I first started seeing Jo, I was struggling with very low self-esteem and often felt overwhelmed by anxiety and emotions I didn’t know how to manage. I felt stuck and unsure how to move forward.
From the very beginning, Jo was incredibly understanding, calm, and supportive. Her gentle guidance helped me gain a much clearer understanding of myself, and she introduced me to practical strategies that have made a real difference in my day-to-day life. Over time, I’ve noticed a huge shift. I now feel more positive, more in control, and far more confident in myself.
Thanks to Jo’s support, my anxiety is no longer something that controls me. When it does come up, I now have the tools to manage it and move through it much more quickly. The positivity and calm Jo brings into each session helped me find strength on even my hardest days, and her presence has been something I’ve deeply appreciated throughout this journey.
Counselling with Jo has truly made a profound difference in my life, and I’m so grateful to have had the opportunity to work with her.”
- Anonymous, female client
“Hearing Jo’s name or any mention of therapy now brings a smile to my face as a result of the level of compassion and hope that she carries for each one of her clients. She truly is one of the most empathetic and kindest people that I have come across in my lifetime, and has played a significant role in my life for the 4 1/2 years that I had been working with her. Thank you endlessly Jo, I am now the person I had never believed I could be.”
- Anonymous, female client
“From the outset of my therapy journey with Jo, I had a sense of comfort and understanding that I hadn't anticipated. Initially skeptical about the process, my perspective on therapy's value has been fundamentally transformed, thanks to Jo's empathetic and skilled approach.
Jo possesses a remarkable ability to create a space where sharing even the most challenging feelings becomes more manageable. Her non-judgmental demeanor and keen sensitivity to my comfort levels made each session feel like a safe harbor. Jo's knack for knowing when to delve deeper and when to provide space was pivotal in nurturing an environment of trust and openness.
The face-to-face interactions with Jo were integral in making the sessions feel more personal and effective. Her ability to listen, truly listen, without any hint of judgement or unwarranted probing, fostered a therapeutic space where I felt genuinely heard and understood.
One of the most significant shifts I experienced during my time with Jo was a change in my behavioral patterns and overall outlook on life. Her guidance led to a noticeable transformation in how I perceived and interacted with the world around me. My thought processes evolved, allowing me to grasp a broader perspective on life's challenges and joys.
Jo's impact on my life goes beyond words. Her guidance has been a eye opening during some of my most turbulent times, providing clarity and hope when I needed it the most. For anyone hesitant about starting therapy or uncertain about its benefits, I wholeheartedly recommend Jo. Her compassionate approach and profound insight have the power to change lives, as they have mine.”
— Anonymous, male client
“I first saw Jo a little over 2 years ago following the breakdown of several friendships, difficulty in my romantic relationship and a big move across the globe. I was in a bad place, experiencing a lot of anxiety, panic and sadness. The person who walked into that room was struggling to cope and two years on, I appreciate how distant that feels.
Jo saw me at a massive low, I was struggling to communicate, I cried a lot and I felt like I had lost the person I thought I was. Slowly over time, I began to recognise myself again and I am so appreciative of Jo's support, guidance and expertise throughout this time.
I believe speaking about your struggles helps but I believe it's more important who you choose to speak to. Jo was a perfect fit for me, friendly, honest, open minded and non-judgemental. I always felt that I could be open and communicate exactly how I was feeling without having to sugarcoat and it was helpful to talk over things before taking them elsewhere. Another thing I love about Jo is her questioning, there is an element of accountability seeing Jo, she challenges you but only when you're ready to be challenged and to help push you in the right direction.
I thank you for all of your support and if I ever find myself in need of talking again, I will be back to see Jo.”
— Anonymous, female client
“At the time I started counselling with Jo, I knew something wasn’t right in my life. The very first session I sat down, Jo simply asked me “How can I help” and I just burst into tears, immediately feeling able to express my emotions.
Having counselling with Jo has been and will be one of the most important decisions of my life. Jo helped me to understand how the situation which prompted me to seek her help wasn’t an isolated incident and that my mother had been narcissistic and emotionally abusive towards me for most of my childhood. Jo has supported me in exploring this and additional traumatic experiences in my early life. I have been able to understand the impact of my childhood and have now really started to move through my trauma and am looking forward to the life ahead of me.
Throughout all of our sessions, Jo has also always given me the space to understand my thoughts and emotions in a non-judgemental and caring way - her sessions have always been my safe space to objectively work through my feelings.
If you feel that you need to talk to someone, I cannot recommend Jo enough.”
- Anonymous, male client
“Choosing to seek a counsellor has been one of best decisions I have made, for myself and in my relationships. It is odd, as of course we may rationally understand that counselling can help, but it is often hard to believe that it can make a difference.
Counselling helped me to develop an understanding of myself, which has ultimately led me to gain a sense of emotional awareness in how I relate to myself and understand others. In turn, counselling enabled me to find both stability and bravery emotionally, two things that seemed elusive and at times eternally absent. As Akala once said "Change the way you look at the world, the world changes”; this something that felt impossible. However, this is something that Jo helped me to do, through creating a space without judgment; providing insight; and by giving me permission to feel what I needed to, until I was able to give myself such permission.
If an obstacle for you in finding advice and the help you are seeking is that you are not sure who you can trust, I have never hesitated to recommend Jo, and I would make the same recommendation to you now...”
— Anonymous, male client
“I’ve debated having counselling for the last 7 years after losing my mum at a young age. I convinced myself that it probably wouldn’t help that much just ‘talking to someone’ but a year in from having counselling it’s massively helped me. I decided to seek counselling after another incident happened in my life and knew I needed help.
Jo is so lovely, she makes you feel comfortable and is so easy to talk to without judgement. My mental health has improved greatly after our sessions, and Jo has helped me overcome many obstacles in my way in just a year.
I feel very lucky to have found Jo when I did, I’ve told Jo things that I feel I couldn’t open up to others about.
Getting counselling is one of the best decisions I’ve ever made! Thank you Jo.”
— Anonymous, female client
“I began seeing Jo on a weekly basis at what was a very difficult time of life for me. I was struggling to deal with my dad’s alcohol addiction, erratic behaviour and subsequent health issues, and had recently been diagnosed with infertility and early menopause at the age of 30. I couldn’t see a way ahead, and I felt completely paralysed by life.
At first, I used my sessions with Jo to just vent and cry if I needed, and she would listen without judgement offering kind words and insights. It was the opportunity that I needed to face my pain and start to process things. Over time Jo helped me to accept certain things and from that, to move forward in a more positive way. In encouraging me to consider how I might best take care of myself, Jo taught me how to prioritise my own health and well-being by setting boundaries, having difficult conversations when needed, and being kind to myself where I hadn’t been in the past.
Jo has had such a huge impact on my life - tricky relationships have improved and are much more healthy, and I have taken responsibility for a health condition that I couldn’t even accept in the beginning. Seeking counselling through Jo is the best thing I could have done for myself and even though our sessions have ended, I still think of the things I have learnt from her as I navigate my way through life. I would recommend Jo to anyone that is struggling in life and needs an opportunity to start to heal themselves.”
— Anonymous, female client
“I just wanted to say thank you so much for your support and kindness. Without your help I wouldn’t have set boundaries, made some big realisations and become the completely changed person I am today. I’ve also beat the January depression for the first time in nearly 10 years. I don’t recognise the person that walked into your room over a year ago and I owe that to you.”
— Anonymous, female client
“When I started working with Jo I thought it would just be for a short time...but it ended up being a lot longer, as she helped me to understand myself and how past experiences have shaped who I am. She also encouraged me to challenge myself and habits I have formed over the years to change my life by using a combination of therapies. Jo is empathetic, non-judgemental and encouraging, all essential qualities for someone offering a therapeutic intervention.
I chose to see Jo based a lot on her kind, smiley face (and her therapeutic approach, qualifications and experience!) and I’m glad I did as I still often think in situations “what would Jo say?” She has had a huge impact on my life and I would whole heartedly recommend her to anyone looking to access therapy.”
— Anonymous, female client
“I came to see Jo in an effort to sort out what I perceived to be anger management issues. Only over a course of time did it become apparent that a recent family bereavement had opened the door to some childhood trauma.
I’d never had proper counselling before and wasn’t really sure what to expect. The process was quite long as I had quite a lot of issues to work through, but over a period of time, I gradually began to emerge from the process. Certainly, it brought me a better outlook on life, a bigger willingness to share my own feelings and recognise specific triggers for me that would possibly lead to a negative outcome. Coupled with a more mindful approach which Jo promotes very well. The greatest benefit I could say I gained from this process was that I understand myself and why I am as I am. Plus, due to this, I’m much more able to recognise feelings in myself and dealing with situations that might have made me have a reaction in the past.
Jo is an excellent counsellor. She is an excellent listener and is very good at making you look at situations from a different perspective. As well as this, she is very kind when talking about things that maybe aren’t very pleasant and in general is great at helping you to become the best version of yourself you can be mentally. I would recommend anyone who is contemplating some counselling to see her as she’s an excellent counsellor. I regard seeing her about my problems as one of the best things I’ve done for myself in my life.”
- Anonymous, male client
“I initially contacted Jo when I was at one of my lowest points and needed guidance through some testing personal situations. I had never had therapy before and was unsure of what to expect but was pleasantly surprised by how kind and accepting Jo was to all of my problems, and how easy it felt for me to talk to her. She really helped me question my negative thought processes until I slowly but surely felt more and more myself again. Jo is lovely and it was great to just have someone listen with no judgement - I would highly recommend her!”
— Anonymous, female client
“Jo has really made a positive impact to my life. I had never had counselling before, but felt that I needed to speak to someone when I recently came out of a long-term relationship due to infidelity. Due to the shock and nature of the break up, I was in a really low place and couldn’t see hope for the future. However, talking to Jo on a weekly basis really helped me to move forward. I felt very comfortable opening up to Jo as she was a good listener and provided support and empathy where necessary. She gave me a different perspective and understanding of the faults in the relationship, which made it easier for me to move on and feel more positive. I received counselling from Jo for 3 months and I would return to her again in the future, if and when I feel that I need her support.”
— Anonymous, female client
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