About Jo

MY PHILOSOPHY

I'm passionate about how the therapeutic relationship can facilitate insight and believe in the human capacity for change. My philosophy is that every person has worth, the right to decide their own future and a person should feel safe and secure in order to explore their sense of self and their life story.

If a person is provided with the right conditions for growth - they'll always move towards change

The type of therapy I offer is relational, and yet challenging – meaning I’m alongside you, ensuring you feel met by me, including being seen and heard. And where appropriate, I’ll offer sufficient challenge to ensure change or shifts in awareness.

Most of my experience has been trauma focussed, including working with adult survivors of childhood physical, sexual and psychological abuse and neglect. Relational attachment trauma, PTSD, Complex PTSD, Dissociation, and persistent dissociative states. Dysfunctional or detrimental personal relationships in adulthood.

I have worked with a diversity of clients and mental health concerns - predominantly age 16+, experiencing anxiety, low mood, depression, grief, loneliness or difficulties in interpersonal relationships. I believe that through understanding how you are in the world, you can create a greater self-awareness and understanding for self and other.

I’m curious about the stories people tell themselves & of themselves, and the affect of interpersonal relationships.

In addition to being a psychotherapist, I’m also an EMDR Therapist and clinical supervisor.

EMDR (Eye movement desensitisation & reprocessing) is now part of WHO & NICE guidelines and part of the suite of therapies offered by the NHS. To find out more about this option, and how it aligns with my own way of working, you can find information here.

About me

“Originally heralding from the Midlands, I made Brighton my hometown over fifteen years ago. It’s where I became a wife and mother, & both of those events are what propelled me into therapy!

“Yet, my transition into motherhood meant having to navigate the loss of my identity - reflecting on how I was raised (and if I wanted to raise my own children in the same manner). Coupled with the expectations I felt society placed upon me, a growing sense of anxiety, and how my relationship with my partner shifted and evolved, I turned to personal therapy to help me understand my Self on a deeper level. It is through my continuing personal development that I have broadened my social and political awareness, adopted a trauma-informed lens and why I incorporate aspects of feminist therapy into my work”

I’m also secretary to EMDR Sussex - a regional branch of EMDR UK

Information about my EMDR sessions can be found via The EMDR Clinic

Qualifications & training

I’m an Accredited Professional (PNCPS Acc.) by The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society

BA (Hons) First Class - Humanistic Counselling Practice

EMDR Training (Level 1, 2 & 3)

*Diploma in Clinical Supervision (Ongoing until 2026)

Group Therapy Facilitator (TA & Gestalt)

In addition to professional development within;

• Obsessions, rumination & Intrusive thoughts

• Couples / Relationship Therapy

• Relational Trauma & Attachment

• Somatic & Body Psychotherapy approaches to trauma

• The Challenge of Racism in Therapy & Supervision

• Six part story method (6PSM)

• Level 2 & Level 3 in Counselling skills & theory

• TA101: Introduction to Transactional Analysis

• Working with families and carers of substance users

• Working creatively with adolescents & young people

Other info;

• Fully insured

• Enhanced DBS check