About me
Hello, I'm Jo
Welcome. I'm Jo, a qualified counsellor offering a calm, supportive and confidential space where you can take some time for yourself. Sometimes life can feel difficult to navigate. You may be struggling with something that has happened recently, carrying something from the past, feeling stuck, overwhelmed or simply not quite feeling like yourself. You don't need to have everything figured out before you come to counselling, and you don't need to know exactly what you want to say.
My role is to offer you a space where you can feel listened to, accepted and understood, without judgement. Together, we can explore what you are experiencing at a pace that feels right for you.
My Approach
I am a person-centred and integrative counsellor.
Person-centred counselling means that I see you as the expert in your own life. My role isn't to tell you what to do or give you all the answers, but to offer a safe, accepting and non-judgemental space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences, work together on understanding yourself and finding ways forward to live your life to the fullest.
As an integrative counsellor, I draw on different therapeutic approaches and adapt the way I work to you as an individual. We are all different, so I don't believe counselling should be a “one size fits all” approach.
Ultimately, our sessions are about you — what you are experiencing, what you need and what you would like to understand, explore or change.
A Little About Me
I believe that being genuinely listened to and having the space to be yourself can make a meaningful difference.
I aim to bring warmth, honesty, compassion and acceptance to my work, while respecting that everyone has their own experiences, values, identity and way of seeing the world.
I am naturally empathic, while also being able to offer encouragement and gentle challenge when this feels appropriate and helpful. I will work alongside you, helping you to make sense of what you're experiencing and support you.
You don't have to arrive with everything worked out.
You can simply start where you are.
Jo Roberts — Counsellor, Lincoln
My Professional Practice
I am a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and am currently awaiting BACP Registered Membership.
I work in accordance with the BACP Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions. I attend regular professional supervision and participate in continual professional development (CPD) as part of my ongoing professional practice.
I am committed to providing counselling that is respectful, inclusive and sensitive to each person's individual circumstances, identity, culture, beliefs and experiences.
Qualifications & training
- Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
- Member of BACP
- Continuous professional development
- Experience in working with children, young people and adults across a range of concerns
A Space for You
I know that reaching out for counselling can feel like a big step. You may feel nervous about what to expect or unsure whether counselling is right for you.
Whether you're struggling with something that has happened recently, carrying something from the past, feeling stuck or simply finding life difficult at the moment, counselling can offer you some time and space to focus on yourself.
- You don't need to know exactly what's wrong.
- You don't need to know what to say.
- You don't need to have a plan.
- You can simply start where you are.
If something in what I've written resonates with you, please feel welcome to get in touch. You don't need to have the right words or know exactly what you need — we can start from wherever you are.
I'd be happy to hear from you.
Interested in working together?
If you would like to find out more about counselling sessions with me, or simply would like to have a conversation about whether I might be the right counsellor for you, you are welcome to get in touch.
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