Joanne Higgins

Hello, and welcome. My name is Jo, I am a Registered Counsellor and member of the BACP based in Westbury-on-Trym in Bristol. My practice is integrative influenced mainly by Person Centred and Psychodynamic approaches. I strongly believe that the trusting relationship built between Client and Counsellor is at the very heart of therapy, and is therefore, central to my practice. In this relationship I aim to offer you a confidential, safe, non-judgemental, warm space where together we can explore your thoughts and feelings helping you to understand them with a greater sense of meaning.

I have experience of working within the NHS, education settings (age 16+) and mental health charities. I have a specialist interest in Perinatal Mental Health and I am also a practising Registered Midwife.

Acknowledging that you need some help and accessing that help is often a difficult first step to take. Working through issues with a supportive, empathic Counsellor can help you understand your feelings and experiences, identify the changes you would like to make in your life, and give you a sense of hope and direction for the future.

I offer face to face work in a practice designated for wellbeing therapies in Westbury-on Trym, I also offer some telephone sessions. Sessions are 60 minutes and are usually offered on the same day each week. I offer open-ended therapy so that your sessions are there for you as long as you may need them.

I will always talk to a potential new client by telephone in the first instance, this gives us the opportunity to learn a bit more about each other. We will talk about the issues that have brought you to counselling and what you would like to gain from your sessions. I will also outline how I work and give you some more information about the way I practice. It also gives you the opportunity to ask any questions that you might have. There is no charge for this initial consultation.