When I first started out on this journey, I got in touch with a few practitioners, and Jo's response was the fastest. She also offered a free consultation which allowed me to paint the picture. I got a sense of who she was, and vice versa and it gave us the chance to see if we were happy to work together. It gave me time to outline the issues, she gave me the time to really tell the story and feel understood and listened to. She explained the process and I was happy to hear that we could make some good progress in around three sessions. She was confident about the process, and I felt in safe hands.

All of our sessions were online, and I always thought that this worked well. There didn't seem to be anything lacking from an online session, she was able to see, hear, and observe what was going on for me through zoom. When I first started with Jo, I was ready to make changes, I was ready to leave anxiety and the associated headaches behind. I knew that taking medication was not helping, and in fact making 'it worse. I knew I had to go deeper in order to really unravel some things that were holding me back. I think the process was easier and more effective because I was committed, when you are ready for change it can happen quickly, the timing is right. It took dedication and a lot of work. It helped to complete a reflective journal alongside my sessions to really reflect on what had happened.

Jo helped me with organising a more manageable payment option. At the time I was out of work, and my anxiety was one of the things that was holding me back from performing well in interviews. This gave me the chance to solve issues so that I could enter the job search better equipped and more confident. She gave me exercises and takeaways so that I would be able to help myself in the future.

What stood out the most was that Jo really understood me, believed in me and I therefore started to believe in myself. I felt connected and Jo really gave me the tools No do much of my own work She was so warm and encouraging, willing me on all the time. Working with Jo gave me a sense of autonomy, that I had all I needed in order to thrive. I felt empowered and gained new understanding of myself. 

Since having my sessions with Jo

I no longer worry about what is going to happen to me. I'm not scared. I'm starting to really enjoy my life,. Booked scuba diving,. I'm going to book skydiving. Just bucket list things and without even looking I've actually got a date tomorrow night!

I'll be honest. When I started doing the Therapy. It wasn't for me at all it was for someone else. But I still took everything on board. I have changed and I see a huge difference of what I was and who I've become. I'm really pleased with myself! You have helped me find that confidence. To actually stand up for myself and not put up with the behaviours which were causing me to doubt myself.  I've owned my mistakes but equally seen the mistakes of others as not being my fault. Our most recent session really helped me to let go. I'm getting my mojo back!  

I scheduled a session with Jo, as I felt I needed help with a positive outlook.

Jo was welcoming and made me feel at ease. She explained the process and how important it was that I felt comfortable.

Before the session I was feeling slightly stressed and had a heavy head . I definitely was not feeling positive regarding lots of things that are happening in my life at the moment including Covid.

The session began and it wasn't long before I felt relaxed. I remember Jo talking but I couldn't remember exactly what she was saying. I was conscious but totally relaxed.. As Jo finished the session , she said she could physically see how much my face and shoulders had relaxed. I felt really well . My head wasn't heavy anymore and I felt  rejuvenated. Jo asked me to let her know how I felt the following day. I slept really well that night and felt refreshed the next morning. I went for a walk and felt much more in control of my feelings. So for me this session was much needed.