Jo Willmot
MBACP Adv Dip Counselling,
Diploma in couples counselling
BSc(Hons) Psychology
10 + years of experience
Supportive and patient
Experience with the queer community, Couples and individuals
Neurodiversity affirming
Welcome,
Are you feeling, lost alone or confused?
Do you feel you'd benefit from a professionals insight?
Are you repeating old patterns of thought/behaviours and you'd like a change?
Perhaps it’s time to reach out and see if counselling, with me, could help?
Struggling in your relationship? Going around in circles? Considering breaking up?
There are many reasons you may be seeking counselling, perhaps you face a tough decision to make, confidence is low or you have just had a relationship break up. Old wounds are resurfacing or you are going through a time of adjustment and change.
Counselling is a unique relationship which can help you to make connections, feel stuck emotions and heal. When we are feeling unsettled and confused sometimes speaking to friends and family members does not feel like an option, they are taking on your pain, or cannot give impartial advice or feedback, you feel shame or embarrassment or do not want to be a 'burden'
How ever you come to counselling is okay, you might be new to counselling, have had some counselling in the past or it has been recommended by a friend. Counselling is a powerful investment in the self and can have reaching benefits to all areas of your life, work, general contentment and the important people in your life can benefit to!
Counselling although sometimes hard, can bring about change to the way you view yourself; your worth, the 'rules' you have been living by and therefore impact upon personal and working relationships for the better.
For more information about my services and what I can do for you, please browse through my website and do not hesitate reaching out with any questions, by email or phone.
HOW CAN I HELP?
It is my hope that creating a safe, confidential and non judgemental space, we can begin to work through that which is troubling.
We can work for a limited time capacity or until you feels progress has been made.
Accessible sessions
Counselling could not be more accessible, clients enjoy the flexibility of working online together, without having to take hours out of work time. Not having to travel and often paying for parking can add to the stress of having therapy.
Zoom sessions mean we can schedule session from the comfort of your own home and in lunch breaks. Client experience is not compromised with empathy and confidentiality at the forefront of the relationship.
Face to face sessions
'Growth occurs when individuals confront problems, struggle to master them, and though that struggle develop new aspects of their skills, capacities, views about life.'
Carl Rogers
For clients that prefer to get away and have the feeling of containment, in person sessions are also an option. Being the room together means I can notice more subtle shifts and means we can also work more creatively. In person connection and feeling of being alongside each other can really benefit those clients seeking to step out of their comfort zone or need that extra privacy. Our setting is private, neutral and multi-purpose enabling you to switch off and be truly present. There is free parking available.
Learn More About Me
Training, Qualifications and Experience
I am have been a qualified counsellor and member of the (MBACP) British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists for 10 + years.
This means I am bound by a strict code of ethics and undertake monthly supervision. I work from rooms in Marsh Barton, Exeter which provide a convenient location for my clients.
I studied at the Iron Mill Institute in Exeter, I was required to reflect on my own personal work, have my own therapy, consider my counselling philosophy and my style before volunteering and completing my exam (Viva).
I love my work and I believe my clients can feel it. Well-being and finding peace is a priority with helping the client to find a way back to the self that has perhaps (only temporarily) been lost, or fostering a new way of being themselves.
I want my clients to feel, accepted, heard and know that their therapy journey is theirs and my role is that of the facilitator. I have gained a wealth of experience over my 10 years of counselling, below are some of the areas I have explored.
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Relationship problems
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Trust
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infidelity
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Abuse
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Grief/loss
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Shame
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Loss
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Anxiety
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Depression
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Attachment
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Work issues
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Redundancy
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Debt
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Miscarriage
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Infertility
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Trauma
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Self harm
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Low self esteem/ confidence
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Bullying
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Parenting challenges
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Stress
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Separation and divorce
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Sexual problems
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Bereavement
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Queer identity
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Neurodiversity
Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling (Iron Mill Exeter, 450 hours)
Certificate in Counselling ( Iron Mill Exeter, 90 hours)
Dealing with distress- working with suicide and self harm
Working with relational trauma
Working with shame
BSc (Hons) Psychology 2:1 (University of Portsmouth)
Voluntary counselling ( 150 hours)
WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan)
Autism awareness
Sand tray CPD
Bereavement counselling
Diploma in Couples Counselling
Defining Gender, sex and relationship Diversity therapy
I have experience with many different people, the neurodiverse community, Trans individuals, those in the queer community, retired clients, young men, new parents and mothers. I love my job and feel it is a real privilege to get a glimpse into others worlds and be trusted with things they have never told anyone else.
Never been to therapy before?
Please get in touch, reaching out is the hardest step. I am happy to offer a free 10 minute call, in order to answer any questions and for you to get a sense of me.
Schedule a Session
Want to hear more about how we can work together for change? Contact me today to schedule a session.
Online sessions and telephone sessions welcomed. Face to face sessions available in Exeter.
07738435891
