	Integrative Creative Counselling Glossop 11 Kingsmoor Rd SK13 7RG Glossop
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Jo | Integrative Creative Counsellor

Introduction

Hi - I’m Jo (she/her) and I’m really glad you’re here. I’m a qualified, accredited counsellor and teacher with many years of experience. I have a Masters in Psychology so you can trust that therapy with me is research and evidence based.
I offer a safe, supportive space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings without judgement both online and face to face from my therapy room in Glossop.
I provide professional counselling for adults and children (11+) experiencing anxiety, depression, bereavement and grief. Together, we'll work at your pace to help you feel empowered, build resilience and improve your emotional wellbeing so you can live a confident, balanced and authentic life.

Specialisms

Bereavement and Grief particularly early parent loss
Neurodiversity (ADHD/Autism) particularly being diagnosed as an adult or on the pathway
Life Changing Diagnosis particularly cancer, EDS and endometriosis
Depression particularly Post Natal Depression and Seasonal Affective Disorder
Anxiety particularly relating to burnout and overwhelm
Chronic Pain particularly ways to manage fluctuating energy levels and pacing

Online therapy

Online sessions are 50 minutes and are held over Google Meet or WhatsApp (I can also use Zoom/Skype). I can work with clients worldwide, but this is under the proviso that the agreement is governed by English and Welsh law.

Benefits

Online counselling offers certain benefits:

You can see your counsellor face-to-face from your computer while engaging in therapy in the comfort of your home. This means no one has to know you are receiving therapy if you do not wish them to know.
Being able to see your face and body language can lead to greater understanding between us.
Secure encryption software offers confidentiality and peace of mind.
Therapy at a time, place and pace that suits you.
Flexibility to choose the technology you feel is best for you: online or by phone.

Approaches

I draw on a toolbox of proven therapeutic approaches as I do not believe that one approach will support everyone, so our sessions will be uniquely shaped to fit your needs as every individual is different.

The main types of approaches I draw from are:

✨ Creative Approaches - using art, journaling, sand tray, crystals and narrative therapy to access your subconscious. It is still possible to use these online if you think they would benefit you.
✨ Trauma Informed CBT – helping you notice and shift unhelpful thought patterns

✨ Person-Centred – being fully heard and accepted in a safe, non-judgemental space

✨ Psychodynamic – gently exploring how your past affects your present

✨ ACT – allowing acceptance and compassion to move forward with peace and wholeness

Qualifications and registrations

· Art Therapy Life Coach Diploma (June 2025)

· Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling Practice (March 2024)

· Level 4 Diploma in Counselling Skills and Theory (March 2023)

· Advanced CBT Diploma (Distinction) (September 2021)

· MSc Psychology (Distinction), University of Derby (September 2020)

· Postgraduate Certificate in Vulnerable Learners and Inclusion, Bath Spa University (2015)

· NASENDCO (National Award for SEN Coordinators), Best Practice Network, Bath (2015)

· PGCE with QTS (Qualified Teacher Status), Manchester Metropolitan University (2001)

· BA (Hons) Geography (2:1), University of Manchester (2000)

I am an Accredited Counsellor with the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS).
I am eligible for Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
I am a Qualified Teacher and SENCO.

Registrations

I offer therapy in

✓ English

Specialisations

1. Bereavement & Grief
2. Neurodiversity (ADHD/Autism)
3. Life Changing Diagnosis
4. Anxiety & Overwhelm/Burnout
5. Depression - PND & SAD
6. Chronic Pain
7. Domestic Abuse/PTSD/CPTSD
8. Adverse Childhood Experiences

Specialisations and Expertises

Bereavement - I have extensive experience and additional qualifications in Bereavement. Depending on the loss you have experienced, depends on the number of sessions. If it is recent and not a dependent 6 sessions can be enough. However, if it was a key relationship, 12+ may be more appropriate.

Most common issues I support people with:

Bereavement and Grief particularly early parent loss
Neurodiversity (ADHD/Autism) particularly being diagnosed as an adult or on the pathway
Life Changing Diagnosis particularly cancer, EDS and endometriosis
Depression particularly Post Natal Depression and Seasonal Affective Disorder
Anxiety particularly relating to burnout and overwhelm

Therapies offered

Areas of counselling I can help with

Fees

My fees are £60 per 50 minute session. Sessions can be weekly or fortnightly and you can have as many sessions as you'd like.
I also offer a block booking discount so you get 6 sessions for the price of 5.
Concessions may be available for those on a low wage/unemployed as I believe therapy should be accessible to everyone.
I offer a free 15 minute discovery call to check we are a good fit for each other.

Availability (Opening hours)

Monday	9am - 6pm
Tuesday	9am - 6pm
Wednesday	9am - 6pm
Thursday	9am - 6pm
Friday	9am - 6pm
Saturday	-
Sunday	-

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