Joanna Ounstead
Registered Member MBACP (Accredited)
Contact information
- Phone number
- 07771788148
Features
- Flexible hours available
Availability
I offer counselling online and my working days are:
Mondays 2pm-8pm
Tuesdays 9am-5pm
Wednesdays 2pm-8pm
Thursdays 9am-5pm
Fridays 2pm-6pm
Please contact me to check availability.
About me and my therapy practice
I work in private practice and provide online counselling to individual adults and relationship counselling to couples. At the heart of my practice is the provision of a confidential and supportive space for you to explore your personal life challenges.
My approach to counselling is concerned with facilitating personal growth and empowerment. I believe that each of us has an innate tendency to grow to our full potential and the ability to determine how we live our lives. In line with this philosophy, I do not believe that I am in a position to offer advice. However, I will help you explore the areas in your life which you choose to bring to counselling. I will support you in making your own decisions and help you in gaining a better understanding of yourself and your situation.
I am a qualified and Accredited BACP Counsellor, also qualified in Psychosexual Counselling and member of COSRT and ACTO. In addition, I am a Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher. My yoga studies inform my counselling practice and have led me to train in Applied Polyvagal Theory in Therapeutic Yoga for Trauma Recovery.
Practice description
I work with individual adults of all ages on a short-term or long-term basis depending on needs. My practice is online only.Online counselling is an increasingly popular option for individuals and couples seeking support and where lifestyle or circumstances make it difficult to attend the more traditional face-to-face sessions.
To receive therapy online you will need:
- Access to a device with good internet connection and a webcam.
- Secure and uninterrupted space either at home or elsewhere.
Individual Counselling
It is most important that you enter into a therapeutic relationship with someone who you believe you could form a good alliance. For this reason, I offer an initial assessment appointment. This enables us to discuss what brings you to online counselling, whether it could be helpful for you, if online support is appropriate, and to consider whether I am the right therapist for you.
Relationship Counselling
Couples counselling can be both challenging and rewarding for both partners. My aim is to provide an environment of safety and trust in which a couple can reflect on and expand their relationship with each other. This will include exploring individuality, similarities and differences, conflicts, effective communication and sexual connection.
Sexual Difficulties
Talking about sexual problems can be difficult, and when things go wrong in this area emotions can run high affecting other areas of our lives. I offer a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space which makes this subject easier to explore.
I take a holistic approach to sexual issues which involves sexual education, self-help tools and the therapeutic relationship to support individuals and couples in rediscovering themselves sexually, and developing a more conscious sexual self-esteem.
Yoga
My therapeutic approach is greatly influenced by my interest in yogic philosophy and my personal practice of yoga for many years.
My first session
I offer an Introductory online session which is without fee or obligation.
What I can help with
Abuse, Anxiety, Bereavement, Body/somatic therapy, Depression, LGBTQ+ counselling, Loss, Relationships, Self esteem, Sex-related issues, Sexual identity, Sexuality, Spirituality, Trauma, Women's issues
Types of therapy
Humanistic, Integrative, Person centred, Relational
Clients I work with
Adults, Couples, Older adults, Trainees
How I deliver therapy
Long term sessions, Online therapy, Short term sessions
Features
- Flexible hours available
- Concessionary rates
About me and my therapy practice
I am fully trained in the provision of Online Therapeutic Supervision and my supervisory framework is rooted in the relationship between supervisor and supervisee.
For structure and process, I am influenced by the Inskipp & Proctor and Shohet & Hawkins models of supervision which attend to the Normative (ethical, legal and 'norms'), Formative (educational and experiential) and Restorative (supportive and reflective) aspects of our counselling profession. I supervise both F2F and online client work.
My first session
I offer a complimentary Introductory session which is without fee or obligation.
Clients I work with
Adults, Trainees
How I deliver therapy
Long term sessions, Online therapy, Short term sessions