!A TIME TO TALK IN SOUTH WALES!

  Person-centred and Bereavement Counselling with

 Jo Jackson MBACP.SAC. DIPL. He. Cert in Counselling, RGN, SRN.

24Hr. Answer Service:-   Ring Jo on 07801 467 456 or 01269594327

Are you ready to talk? ...........In the comfort of your own home

It takes courage to take that initial step and pick up the phone to seek counselling.

You may be feeling desperate to talk, in complete confidence, and trust,

to someone who is on the outside and not involved.

I work in a person-centred way, which emphasizes the quality of the counsellor and client relationship 

You will feel comfortable in the knowledge that you will be able to take it at your own pace.

In the 'between years' (ten years) I specialized in helping people with weight issues and  eating problems - Accredited by Gloucestershire Health Authority. My groups were small and individualized. I am  therefore able to help  facilitate better eating habits and help clients implement  less fluctuating weight management.

The above enables me to have an insight into the stress and trauma people experience when faced with the unexpected. Life is never straight forward.

I now have my own private practice 'A Time to Talk in South Wales' and continue voluntary capacity with Cruse Bereavement Care -  specialising in working with bereaved children and young adults.

I am on the Management and Client Services Committee with CRUSE.

Referrals for adults and children are made either from primary or secondary health care centres.i.e. General Practioners, Health Visitors,Social Workers and 
self-referrals.

Training, Qualifications and Experience

Diploma in Professional Therapeutic Counselling   Stonebridge College awarded in 2008

Higher Education Certificate in  Counselling   University of Wales. Swansea. Awarded in 2007

I hold a Cruse Certificate in Bereavement Counselling, and am accredited as a Bereavement Volunteer.

I have also completed Training to work with bereaved children and young people.
I work privately as well as continuing my work as a Cruse Bereavement Counsellor, who specialize in bereavement counselling for adults and children.

20 hour Open Programme course on Identitity and Identities. University of Wales. Swansea

Recently, I attended the ASIST(Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) workshop in suicide first aid.

Problems I work with.

Bereavement.         Unresolved issues        Anticipatory grief.            Depression.

            Fear.             Grief.            Physical Illness,.            Self Esteem, Stress,.    Trauma, 

                            Weight issues.        Identity issues.             Lack of meaning in life.     Generally feeling low

Other areas of counselling I deal with:

Children and Young Adults Bereavement issues
Sudden loss/complicated grief and mourning,extended grief
Adults enduring health illness issues/difficulties
Physically disabled, and those with learning difficulties - bereavement
I work with a variety of clients and issues with particular experience in health-related issues, including terminal issues
In addition: shocking news, life changing events, bereavement
Elderly residential/nursing home (Staff)
Nursing staff - Hospitals,etc.

Clinical Experience

I trained with Cruse Bereavement Care- specializing in bereavement counselling for children and young adults.
My work includes adults who are seen on a 'one-off' basis and those needing further sessions of counselling.

Additional information.

1 am committed to continuously looking  how I can increase, deepen and expand my skills and knowledge, with ongoing studying. This includes regular attendance at professional workshops and conferences.

My approach -

Counselling provides a regular time and space for you to talk about your troubles and explore difficult feelings and in complete confidence and this is an important part of the contract between us.

Counselling is an opportunity to reveal hidden secrets that over time have become a burden, and to allow you to express your fears and worries in confidence. This can be quite liberating, and it is usually far easier to talk to a trained counsellor than to family or friends.

My job is to help you think through your situation and express your feelings in a safe and confidential environment, where there is trust and acceptance. Understanding is important and often talking through issues can lead to an increased awareness of how you relate to other people and situations, and what your life patterns are.

All issues are dealt with in a safe and empathic, non-judgemental and ethical environment.  There are some exceptions which allow all counsellors to work in a responsible manner.  My policy is to inform clients of any action I intend to take, beforehand.

A verbal contract is talked through regarding fees, number of sessions required, cancellations etc.

The counselling process is dependent to a large degree on the relationship between client and counsellor. As with all relationships, the counselling relationship takes time to develop - usually over a number of sessions. Person-centred counselling is not a quick fix, but given time and commitment, it can enable a client to live a more fulfilled life.

I normally see clients for an initial assessment, taking general details and giving clients an opportunity to outline their difficulties, in their own home.
Generally, I recommend an initial block of six weekly sessions and review after four sessions.
Sessions usually take place once a week. Making this regular commitment gives you a better chance of getting to the heart of your difficulties.
There is no obligation to continue counselling further if you do not feel ready.

With bereavement-sometimes only one session is needed - to be reassured that the feelings you are experiencing are normal, and that you are not losing your mind !

FAQ:

What is the purpose of 'Person centred' counselling and how might I be able to help you?

The core belief of this method of therapy is that each and every client is accepted for whatever they bring to the session, unconditionally and with empathy.
Therefore I shall not offer you advice but will attempt to provide you with a "safe" space to explore your difficulties, thereby enabling understanding. I believe that with understanding of those difficulties comes the potential for change.

Person centred counselling provides individuals with the time and space to explore and discuss the issues which may be troubling them. I provide a safe, confidential, supportive and non-judgemental environment. I work in a client centred, humanistic way and believe that clients may gain greater understanding and awareness of their difficulties and concerns.

Person-centred Counsellors aim fully to accept their clients as unique individuals with inner human potential to solve their own problem. Many clients have said that they have been helped to accept themselves more happily, simply from being able to talk about the way they are feeling without any worry of being judged.

Person-centred counselling - means letting the client take the lead in what is discussed.

Counselling Technical Terms Explained
 

Empathy  means attempting to understand your life experiences and events from your point of view and value and accept those experiences.

Unconditional Positive Regard  is another way of saying  "being accepted and valued without any conditions attached"

Congruence  means sharing appropriate reactions and responses with you, and not hiding behind a professional facade.  Being honest and open in my responses, so that you are in no doubt what I am like as a person.

For an appointment, please contact me by phone or text message on 07801 467 456 clearly leaving a contact name and number. Though I cannot always answer your calls immediately, I will aim to ring you on same day (24 hours at latest).

TESTIMONIAL

                    Thank You Jo!

I write this poem because I wanted to say

Thank You Jo for your understanding caring way

I felt in my heart that you could understand

How to give me that extra, unique helping hand.

I realised early on....right from the start

That you could see and feel the pain in my heart.

I'd lost my son Rhydian, also my mum and my dad

And I felt hopeless, weak...and deeply sad.

Your experience, counselling and care was the expertise

That helped me talk...because I felt at ease.

You helped me move forward as you listened so much,

And your words of guidance had that loving touch.

When we first met I couldn't cope...I was a real mess,

But with your help, times like that got less and less.

You lightened my load on my journey through grief,

And helped me grow stronger and restore my belief

That my mind could get out of this dark sad place

To live my life with hope, faith, strength and grace.

On earth my son and my parents could no longer be,

But you guided me to realise and helped me see

That the good memories would get stronger everyday

And in my mind and heart they would forever stay.

Now I remember them with my heart full of joy

My dad, my mum and Rhydian my special boy!

       Thanks and Best Wishes from Enfysxxxx

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