Jo Fear Dip.Couns MBACP
About Me - my training & experience
Here's some information about my qualifications and experience which you might be interested in..............
My Experience
As a counsellor within a local charitable counselling service, I have experience of working therapeutically with a wide and diverse range of psychological issues and life experiences such as, but not limited to:
Anxiety
Depression
Low mood
Low self-esteem, low self-confidence, or self-loathing
Childhood trauma including abuse or neglect
Experiencing changes in life
Grief or loss
Motherhood
Menopause
Domestic Abuse
Carers
Stress
Trauma
Abuse including emotional or physical
Relationship issues
Family relationships or issues
Sexual abuse
Living with long-term health conditions
Searching for self discovery & deeper meaning
Loss of identity
Feeling overwhelmed
Pregnancy & Baby Loss
I also work as a counsellor in an NHS staff counselling service within a local hospital.
I have worked within the NHS in a wellbeing role as a Wellbeing Supporter, providing confidential 1 to 1 support to ambulance staff. This role has given me an understanding of the issues faced by frontline staff.
Prior to this I worked as an Inclusion Coach within third sector community mental health services, supporting adults 16+ experiencing feelings of isolation and living with a wide range of mental health conditions.
I have also been a Volunteer Support Buddy within a domestic abuse charity.
Before counselling entered my life.....
Before all of the above and many moons ago, I have a design background, specifically ceramics and surface pattern design.
Other relevant professional development includes:
- TRiM Practitioner (Trauma Risk Management)
- PTSD Trauma & Beyond: The Essentials
- CYP Mental Health - Anna Freud National Centre for Children & Families
- Sexual Violence Support Training
- Suicide Awareness
- The R.E.S.T Programme CBTi Training Course
- Bereavement & Loss Training
- Neurodiversity Awareness
- Pregnancy & Baby Loss
Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
As a registered member of the BACP I commit to regularly engaging with CPD opportunities. This ensures I stay up to date with the latest advancements and knowledge in the counselling profession. This commitment allows me to continually update my skills and provide the highest quality support to my clients.