Joanna (Jo) Walker, BACP

Joanna (Jo) Walker is an integrative counsellor and psychotherapist who combines a range of therapeutic approaches to support people through change and recovery. She is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) - the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK - and works from a trauma-informed, LGBTQ+ affirming perspective.

Jo offers a warm, non-judgemental space where clients can explore thoughts and feelings and identify meaningful goals for therapy. Her practice emphasizes collaboration - she and the client reflect together on priorities and agree on the best mix of methods to suit individual needs. Jo draws on humanistic, psychodynamic, and behavioural techniques to tailor sessions to each person.

Central to her approach is the belief that each person is the expert in their own life. Sessions focus on examining the current situation, clarifying hopes for the future, and using personal strengths and resources to work toward lasting change. Progress is reviewed regularly so the work remains dynamic and responsive to evolving needs.

Jo works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, bipolar, addictions, relationship and family difficulties, self-esteem, grief, eating and sleeping problems, parenting and career issues, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include domestic violence, self-harm, sexuality, women's issues, and young adult issues. Her aim is to build a trusting therapeutic relationship that empowers people to create meaningful and sustainable change in their lives.