Jo Lockhart - Hartfelt Healing Services

09/03/2026

The nervous system has a legitimate job to do.
Perceived threat and real threat needs to be responded to differently!

04/03/2026

Maslows Hierarchy is hardiy breaking news. It’s been around forever. But not all wisdom needs to be cutting edge. Tried and true has value too.

Looking at this, where do you think you’re at?

Are you struggling with housing security or putting a meal on the table???
If so, you’re not going to have the capacity to be focusing on being a good parent or partner.

Are you secure in home and work but struggling with relationships???
If so, you’re not going to able to commit yourself to a life of intention and meaning.

Self compassion begins with self awareness and acceptance of our reality.

We need to crawl before we can walk, before we can run. It’s the developmental stages of being human. Skipping steps always results in us tripping up later.

So be real.
Go slower.
Have goals that are attainable and you can be successful with.
Integrate the successes.
Then, only then, look to higher goals.

23/02/2026

Self care matters. Both in the moment - to feel better, to get things done, for health in the present, to communicate to ourselves that we are worthy; and in the long term!

What if at 70 years old you were diagnosed with Alzheimers and told that if you’d just gotten that extra half hour of sleep a night, and moved your body regularly, you could have prevented it?

Don’t feel regret in the future. Invest in yourself now. Self care matters. YOU matter!

Including the #1 exercise she recommends we all do.

11/02/2026

For female identifying or female presenting autistic people (yes, that means boys who have a less stereotypical autistic experience), and your families, check out the yellow ladybug conference.

It’s only $99 online for days of content specifically aimed at the female type autistic presentation, and there’s PDA included. With 3 months access to content.

Total bargain!

I have registered and can’t wait to absorb all that’s on offer - as an autistic woman, a parent and a therapist.

Cancelling your registration will remove your access to the event. If you proceed, you will no longer be able to participate or access event-related materials.

31/01/2026

To my neurodivergent families

I just want to speak to the recent and local tragedy that has been in the news.

Yesterday’s discovery of the double murder su***de is highly shocking. The knowledge that the two adolescent children were both autistic can make it even more shocking for us as neurodivergent parents.

While we don’t know the circumstances of what happened for that family, it’s part of our mental process to try to fill the gaps. We do this using our personal experiences in our families. We overlay our life with theirs.

This information and our process in trying to reconcile what we know and what we imagine can be very distressing. It can trigger our own fears. We can mentally play out our own worst case scenarios.

If you are having trouble processing this event, please be gentle with yourself. Give yourself time and space to move through shock. Try some journaling to externalise some of your thoughts and feelings. Reach out to friends. Spend time in nature. Move your body. All of these things will help the feelings move from in the body to being released.

Above all, remember that that family is not your family. Manage the self talk - don’t let the negativity run rampant in your head. Tell it to stop!
Your family is unique - with unique challenges and strengths and resources. The days are hard but you are doing it and supporting yourself.

Please reach out if you need further support. I will always do my best to be available.

Jo x

26/01/2026

Therapy Jeff with more wisdom…

12/01/2026

Often the boldest move is quiet.

To step away from a dynamic, environment, relationship, situation stops the damage in its tracks.

To step away is a power move.

06/01/2026

To my dating clients/peoples…
Sage wisdom here.
Date consciously my loves ❤️

05/01/2026

This month we have Nikkita on board offering counselling services at our practice. She’s taking bookings now!

Nikkita has a Masters in Counseling from ECU, a kind heart, great listening skills and a passion for walking along side people as they delve into whats going on for them.

Im excited to be working alongside Nikkita and sharing the collegial experience with her.

Nikkita will be working Thursdays-Saturdays.

Call or PM to book in with Nikkita

In Nikkitas own words:

About Me as a Counsellor

I am a compassionate, trauma-informed counsellor with a strong foundation in psychology and hands-on experience supporting people through a wide range of emotional and mental health challenges. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in empathy. I focus on creating a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their experiences, build resilience, and feel genuinely understood.

With training across mental health, trauma, and culturally sensitive practice, I support clients using evidence-based approaches tailored to their unique needs. I work holistically, considering personal history, environment, culture, and strengths to help clients gain clarity, develop coping skills, and move toward meaningful and lasting change.

05/01/2026

And just like that I’m back at work!

Almost 3 weeks off gave me time to replenish and rejuvenate.
It also gave me time to reflect, and create some new goals.

I’m back and excited to be once again supporting the best clients (I might be biased) - adults, kids, families and couples.

I have some training planned for this year that will make me stronger in what I do and support me to support you.

Let me know if you’d like to book in. There’s not much, but some capacity for more clients to begin in 2026.

02/01/2026

Ahhh some tough love for the male halves of the hetero couples I work with.
If you want to be chosen by your woman, what you’ve done in the past won’t cut it anymore. Society has changed, and your woman has changed with it.

It is an amazing opportunity for growth. Not only will you be loved more by your woman, but you’ll be loved more by yourself - which is actually the biggest flex.