Joanne Oldershaw

AVAILABILITY

Monday - Friday 8am - 9pm

Weekend availability

Please contact me for up-to-date availability

Email: jo.oldershaw.counselling@protonmail.com

Telephone: 07376 706662

I have flexible working hours and will do my best to accommodate you.

I work remotely via telephone and Zoom video call or Face to Face in the Bromsgrove & Worcester area.

I am available evenings and weekends.

If you call me and I do not answer it is likely that I am with a client so will be unable to answer.

If you would like me to call you back, please leave a message, voicemail or text, stating when you might be available to take my call and I will do my best to fit your request.

However, please note this might not be possible.

If you do not leave a message, I will respect your privacy so will not call you, but please do try to call me another time or email or text me and I will get in touch.

If you fill out the contact request contact via email, please check your junk box as replies sometimes get filtered there.

FEES:

My fee is currently £60 in person and £50 remote- via zoom or phone call.

If I plan to increase my fee, I will give 6 weeks’ notice of this increase.

The fee is payable minimum 48 hours in advance of appointments by BACS.

Jo Oldershaw Counselling & Trauma Therapist

Taking the leap of faith to start therapy can feel so scary, I understand, and I am here to support you in your healing journey.

Are you struggling and feeling lost?

Life can feel so overwhelming for many reasons, we can feel isolated and alone, angry and that no one understands. if you need some warm, non-judgmental guidance then I look forward to meeting you.

I offer a calm, safe, compassionate space where you can feel truly heard, supported, and understood. I believe deeply in the healing potential of therapy and the power of having a safe, non-judgemental environment to explore the challenges life can bring—whether they are recent experiences or something you have been carrying for many years.

As a fully qualified integrative psychotherapist, working with adults aged 18 upwards, I tailor my approach to meet your individual needs, drawing on a range of therapeutic methods to support you in a way that feels right for you.

My work is affirming, inclusive, and centred around meeting you where you are. I also have a holistic background, centred around meditation and breathing regulation to manage feeling triggered, if this is something that you may want to explore.

I specialise in working with trauma and abuse, and I have experience supporting clients through a wide range of experiences, including domestic violence, accidents/ traumatic incidents, physical and sexual assault, childhood and adult sexual abuse, sibling sexual abuse and other forms of sexual violence, for the survivor and also clients who are related to or connected with survivors of sexual violence.

I also work with the impact of PTSD and the complexities of navigating life during and after trauma.

Alongside my private practice, I work within a rape crisis centre, offering one-to-one support and facilitating trauma groups. My aim is to increase survivors knowledge, understanding and awareness on how our brains and bodies react and respond when experiencing trauma. This has deepened my understanding of how trauma can affect every part of life, as well as the strength and resilience people carry within them.

I understand that reaching out for support can feel daunting. My aim is to walk alongside you at your own pace, offering a space where you can begin to process, make sense of your experiences, and move towards healing in a way that feels safe and empowering for you.

MY FIRST SESSION

I offer a free 20-minute consultation via telephone or zoom.

Where we can ensure that the service, I provide will meet your needs in therapy. It is also an opportunity to discuss any queries, thoughts or worries you may have.

I can provide online or telephone sessions.

Face to face within the Bromsgrove or Worcester area.

On the day of your first session; we will complete an assessment, to discuss boundaries in terms of confidentiality.