Hello, my name is Jo Walmsley and I am a fully qualified Integrative Counsellor and Clinical Supervisor. I provide a warm, down-to-earth, and safe space for both adults and children aged 4 and over to explore their difficulties. I understand that reaching out for help can feel daunting, so I strive to put you at ease and make your therapeutic experience as positive and effective as possible.
Being an integrative therapist is at the heart of my work. This means that once our therapeutic relationship is established, I draw upon a range of different tools and evidence-based techniques tailored specifically to your individual needs and personality. I don't believe that one single approach fits every person in every situation, so we will work together to find what best suits your needs and goals.
In our sessions, we will focus on getting unhelpful thoughts in order. It is very easy to get 'stuck' inside our own heads, and sometimes our brains can be incredibly unkind to us. By investigating your needs with a neutral perspective, we can begin to think more rationally and develop the healthier patterns required for you to achieve the life you want.
We may also look at how early life experiences have influenced your current thought processes. By understanding why you are the person you are today, you gain the power to choose which parts of your behaviour you would like to keep, and which you would like to change. This insight, combined with practical CBT skills, provides the foundation for you to move forward.
