a space to be heard

Jo Turley

 
 

Gestalt & Humanistic Counselling

I greatly enjoy working as a counsellor; with whatever issues you choose to bring. I will do this non-judgementally and be alongside you throughout the process. I am happy to listen, talk, play, work with art resources, objects, or games, to enable you to express yourself and voice your needs. I believe that building a strong therapeutic relationship is a great basis for exploring issues, building confidence, self-awareness and help you feel able to live life more fully.

 

Appointments available

Tuesday 2-4pm, Thurdays 3-5pm and Fridays 2-5pm @ Unit12, Winchester

Tuesdays 9-1pm @ Kingsclere Counselling Service

 

Fees

£50 for a 50-minute session

 

Booking / Cancellations:

For 7–16 year olds, I offer a free initial phone call assessment with the parent or guardian prior to starting sessions. I tend to prefer to work with children and young people on their own but can be initially flexible around this (where there may be separation difficulties).

For adult clients, I am happy to offer a £30 introductory session so you can make an informed choice about whether you would like to work with me.

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 How I work

 

I work with Under 11’s (7 years and over), 11-18 year olds and adult clients.

I work flexibly and respond to individual need and uniqueness. I also have a wealth of experience working with clients who are on the autistic spectrum.  

I offer both short-term and open-ended counselling, in person, or on-line and my areas of interest and experience include trauma (adult/childhood domestic or sexual violence and recovery), anxiety, depression, self-esteem & confidence, relational difficulties, attachment difficulties, loss, LGBT+ related issues.

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I am a qualified and fully insured Member of the BACP with a Diploma in Gestalt & Humanistic counselling (distinction), a BSc (hons) degree in Psychology and more than 20 years’ experience as an Infant teacher and Deputy Head Teacher. I have completed Mind Ed learning modules including Healthy Child Mental Health Framework, Mind Ed for Families, Suicide and Self-Harm prevention, Targeted and Specialist CAMHS. I regularly update my safeguarding training and have a particular interest in Trauma.

Below are a few examples of areas I have experience in:

 
 

  • Anxiety and social anxiety

  • Attachment difficulties

  • Autistic spectrum

  • Depression

  • Loss

  • LGBT+ related issues

  • Relational difficulties

  • Self-esteem & confidence

  • Trauma (adult/childhood domestic or sexual abuse)

 
 

Counselling Contracts