intuitive, warm and perceptive therapist working from a peaceful practice room in bristol

Welcome

I’m Jo, an experienced therapist with a big heart. 

Therapy can help you to gain perspective on why you’ve taken your unique path in life, what has hurt you along the way and what strategies you’ve used to make your life work so far.

My belief is that all humans yearn for change and growth and that we all hold the keys to our own healing. This change happens only when we feel that it is safe to let go of what is in the way of this: that’s where I believe therapy comes in.

I will follow your lead, sitting with you as you unravel your distress, pain or trauma. You can expect me to offer acknowledgement, insight and recognition, meeting all of you with compassion. Together, we’ll work to identify where you want to be and what may be required for change to happen.

MY APPROACH

I work from a place of deep appreciation of each persons unique humanness and humanity. My core aim is to deliver therapy that meets the needs of my clients and takes account of their lived experience.

My practice is informed by a social justice model. I aim to offer an inclusive and progressive practice which takes account of each person's unique intersections of identity - i.e. race, gender identity, sexual orientation, neurodiversity etc - and how that has informed their lived experience and sense of wellbeing or distress.

My practice is trauma-informed, and rooted in an anti-oppressive frameworks.

QUALIFICATIONS, ETHICS & INSURANCE

Professionally, I hold a Post-Graduate Advanced Diploma in Counselling, accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

I am a registered member of the BACP (MBACP no.405210), working within their ethical framework, and I undertake regular clinical supervision.

I hold full liability insurance and an enhanced DBS for working with vulnerable adults and children.

FEES

I have a standard rate of £50 per session (one hour) & limited concessionary rates for those on low incomes

Anxiety/Depression

Childlessness

Self harm

Partner abuse and coercion 

Enduring trauma from childhood experience

Long term therapy

While I offer both short and long term therapy, I am particularly interested in the latter as a way to understand yourself on a deeper level and lead a more fulfilling life.

contact me

I work in the day as well as evenings to work around client needs, and can do both online and in person (in Bristol, BS5).

I offer a free introductory session to explore what you need and to ensure we’re a good fit.

If you would like to arrange a call or book an initial session, or if you have any questions about how we might work together, please email me at hello@jowalkertherapy.co.uk or call me on 07526 070937

I aim to respond to messages within 24 hours.