Jo Kelly

I am available on Wednesday's, Friday's and Thursday's fortnightly

As a creative integrative therapist working in private practice and the NHS I work with a range clients and from 11 years old upwards and I bring this experience to the supervision process.

In my private practice I offer supervision for therapists working with adults and/or young people. Individual or group supervision is available. 

I have been supporting therapist in my NHS work and my principles & ethics are based on the guidelines & code of conduct offered inline with the BACP.

My approach is based on an integrative model and will work with practitioners trained in a range of theoretical models. I hold a Certificate in Integrative Creative Supervision which utilities the CRAFTS model:

Creativity, Reflective, Awareness, Focused, Transformative, Systemic

I aim to create a collaborative approach to ensure safe and ethical  practice with your clients and I will work with you to sustain and develop yourself and your client work. 

In person supervision is available in Frimley, GU16, online, or on the phone. 

I know first hand the importance of finding the right supervisor for your practice. 

I would encourage you to have a phone conversation with any potential supervisor before an initial session and can offer a free 30 minute introductory phone call. 

I have limited availability at the moment. I work part time from a shared office, and can offer in person or online appointments on Wednesday and Friday. 

I am offering a confidential, respectful, non-judgemental space which is underpinned by genuineness, compassion, and curiosity for adults and young people aged 11 onwards.

In my therapeutic practice I have worked with lots of different issues, such as anxiety, low mood/depression, self-harm, difficulties with eating, difficulties in relationships, anger, suicidality, shame, bereavement, LGBTQ+, intrusive thoughts, neurodiversity, self-esteem, and abuse, although this isn’t comprehensive.

I trained Integratively, which means I utilise various ideas and concepts to aid and underpin my practice, whilst ensuring I am led by what is important to you. I am passionate about delivering client centred care, so that individuals are treated with knowledge and respect for their values and personal priorities. My experience of working within the NHS, community and charity sector, and in state secondary schools, has allowed me to work with a diverse range of people of varying needs.

Please note I do not offer Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) as a stand alone provision. Please refer to https://www.bacp.co.uk/about-therapy/types-of-therapy/ to find out more about different types of therapy.

People often ask how does therapy work, and I find myself asking them what do you want or need to be different, or to have more or less of in your life. Once we figure that out, we can then start exploring how we might get there. 

"Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forwards", Kierkegaard.

The first step is to make contact for a free initial phone call. This will be for 20-30 minutes to begin to talk about what brings you to counselling and give you a chance to ask any questions you may have about me. 

Please note for under 18's I may request an initial meeting with parent/carer and the young person. I may also request for parents/carers to join for sessions, but this on a case by case basis and do not offer this as standard.

I am able to arrange an in-person initial meetings - this would be chargeable.

Our first session will be an initial assessment - this is where we explore your hopes and needs from counselling as well as gathering some important information about you.