Joanne (Jo) Webster, NCPS Therapist - Accredited Professional Member (PNCPS Accred) #JW00P26

Hi my name is Jo and I am a Professionally Accredited Psychotherapeutic Counsellor (registered with the NCPS and qualified since 2015); and based and trained in the UK.

Signing up for therapy can be daunting and it takes courage; so I am pleased that you are here reading this, hopefully ready to take the next step forward.
Everyone is unique, and it is important that you the potential client feel able to connect with, and can trust the counsellor with whom you are looking to share your personal information and experiences with. To help you decide if I am that person here is some information about myself.

I am trained in both an Integrated and Pluralistic Approach to Counselling and Psychotherapy; which means I am able to draw upon a number of different theories, approaches and techniques when working therapeutically with a client. For example Humanistic, Person Centred, , Transactional Analysis, CBT, Solution Focussed and Psychodynamic.
I have experience of working with adults, children and young people, with individuals, couples and with groups.

One of my areas of expertise is Bereavement and Loss.
Having worked in palliative care for 7 years I supported patients diagnosed with a terminal illness; as well as supporting their family members, in both the pre and post bereavement stages of grief and loss.

I have supported those who have suffered the death of a baby, child or young person through either a life limiting condition, or through a sudden and/or traumatic incident, as well as adults who have lost a significant other for example; a parent, partner, relative or friend.

Other presenting issues I have worked with in my counselling career include Stress, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Self Esteem, Trauma, Attachment, Relationship and Family Issues, Addiction and Abuse.

My counselling approach, is always tailored to the needs of the person/s I am working with, as I know from experience, no one counselling style suits everyone.

I would describe myself as empathic, approachable, trustworthy, a good listener, and I genuinely care about my work and those that I am fortunate to work with.

Thank you for taking the time to read my Bio.