Welcome to Jo Ounstead Counselling
About Me
Welcome to my online counselling service ... a confidential and supportive space 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
Professional Memberships
How Can Therapy Help?
You may have found yourself here for many reasons - most of us experience some time in our lives which is difficult. It is at times like this, when your normal ability to cope deserts you, that counselling can offer the support that you need.
Entering into a counselling relationship shows self-respect, courage and a willingness for things to be different. It presents an opportunity to deepen your relationship with yourself and attend to your inner world.
I believe that we each possess the potential to heal and grow in a way that allows us to live our lives the best way we can. However, at times of difficulty - when we are troubled personally or struggling in our relationships with others - we often lose trust and confidence in our ability to be self directing. This is when therapy can be helpful.
"Dear Jo, You walked with me and helped me understand where I am going."
"Dear Jo, Thank you for your support. It has meant a great deal to me and has helped me to look at all aspects of my life and myself with a new perspective."
Useful Resources
Useful links for those who are interested in seeking more information or help with particular issues. I will be updating this page from time to time so please feel free to come back to it again.
Suicidal Thoughts
Depression
Depression Alliance. If you are looking for support or resources relating to depression I have found this site very worthwhile
No Panic is an organisation offering support and advice to sufferers of Anxiety and Panic attacks and also professionals seeking resources for clients. The site also has useful links to other websites and organisations relating to Anxiety and Panic.
There are a number of online support organisations for those dealing with the loss of loved ones. These websites offer a range of different support options:
Winston's Wish - supporting children and young people after the death of a parent or sibling click here
Cruse Bereavement Care - have a wealth of literature and support resources click here
Sexual Health
American Sexual Health Association - Understanding Sexual Health
Sex Addiction
Sex Addicts Anonymous is a helpful organisation offering support and resources for those who believe they have a problem with sexual addiction. www.saa-recovery.org or www.saauk.info/en/
Support with Sexuality Issues
There are a number of agencies providing support on many levels for those experiencing difficulties around their own sexuality or the sexuality of loved ones.
"LoveSex" by Cabby Laffy
"A Couple's Guide to Sexual Addiction" by Collins and Collins
"The Porn Trap" by Maltz and Maltz
"Conscious Loving Ever After" by Hendricks and Hendricks
"The Power of Now" by Eckhart Tolle
"The Miracle of Mindfulness" by Thich Nhat Hanh
"Radical Acceptance" by Tara Brach
"You Can Heal Your Life" by Louise Hay
Brené Brown is a research professor at the University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work. She has spent the past ten years studying vulnerability, courage, authenticity, and shame. Her website incudes useful reading and video clips of her work.
Fees & availability
- Individual Counselling: £50 per Online session*
- Couples Counselling: £70 per Online session
- Special prices are available for 6 sessions booked and paid in advance
- Online Therapeutic Supervision: £55 per 60 minutes, £75 per 90 minutes
*A limited number of low cost sessions are available which are separately negotiable.
