Jo

Ms Jo Sainsbury

Counselor

“I can help you with a range of issues, help make sense of your world and implement positive change. I work integratively to best suit you.”

About Me

Feeling overwhelmed or unsure how to move forward? I offer a supportive space where we can collaboratively explore your concerns. My integrative approach means we tailor sessions to your unique needs, drawing from various tools. We will work together to help you make sense of your experiences and implement positive change. You can find greater clarity and confidence in navigating your world.

Approach

When things feel overwhelming I focus on gentle, practical steps that clarify patterns and open up different ways of coping. Whether we meet in Kent or online in English, sessions move at your pace with space for reflection and straightforward conversation. We notice triggers, name emotions and try small, manageable exercises during and between sessions so you can practice what feels useful. Many people seeking steadier footing and clearer choices find this approach helpful.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

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Services

Services Offered:

  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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Works With:

  • Adults
  • Elderly
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

  • Addiction

    A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.

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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

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  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Self-Esteem

    A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.

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  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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Professional Title:

  • Counselor

    A trained professional who provides talk therapy to help clients work through emotional, relational, and psychological difficulties.

Credentials

Registrations

SEG Awards

Qualifications

Community Counseling Training

Service Areas

Jo's Counselling Services

In-person & Online

Folkestone, Kent

United Kingdom

Kent, United Kingdom