Jo Davies - Counsellor in Canterbury

13/05/2025

I’m a qualified counsellor based in Canterbury. Please have a look at my website and consider contacting me if you think I might be the right therapist for you.
Counselling can be a positive, meaningful experience to support you if you’ve experienced bereavement, loss, trauma or are thinking about who you are as a person and your relationships.

I am qualified counsellor, based in Canterbury, and offer therapeutic support to clients in a safe environment. I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I strongly believe that counselling can mean you feel truly heard and accepted, and that can e...

10/04/2025

“The curious paradox is that when I accept myself as I am then I can change” (Carl Rogers)

Therapy is a space where that can happen, and I appreciate that I have the privilege to be alongside someone as they go on that journey.

23/12/2024

For anyone who may need to talk to someone, these are the helplines that are open on Christmas Day.

04/12/2024

I’m very aware that it can be a difficult time for some over Christmas, thinking of people they love and have lost. Cruse shared the support they offer, see below -

It's not the most wonderful time of the year for everyone.
In fact, we know it can sometimes feel like the opposite.

The festivities can bring back memories, evoke powerful emotions and be a painful time.

For support, visit https://ow.ly/NAaG50UjbNz

10/10/2024

World Mental Health Day this year (today!) has a focus on supporting people to have better mental health in the workplace.

To reduce stress levels in the workplace having small mindful breaks during the day can help - take a little bit of time to focus on your breathing, a short guided meditation or just a little walk around/fresh air.

Below is the NHS advice on breathing -

Relaxation tips to relieve the symptoms of stress, including a calming breathing exercise.

10/10/2024

It’s World Mental Health Day!
The BACP (which is the membership body for counsellors) has shared some interesting statistics about how therapy can help.

15/09/2024

I have availability to take on new clients.
You can contact me by email - jodaviescounsellor@gmail.com or on 07307 882078.
My website is on the link below.

I am qualified counsellor, based in Canterbury, and offer therapeutic support to clients in a safe environment. I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I strongly believe that counselling can mean you feel truly heard and accepted, and that can e...

07/09/2024

A few months ago I completed a Level 6 qualification in Imagery Rescripting.
Imagery Rescripting is an intervention for working with adults who have experienced childhood trauma. It is evidence based and I have found it very powerful and effective when using it with my clients.

05/05/2024

Some ideas in this article about how to talk to your partner …

How do you approach difficult conversations in a relationship in a healthy and effective way?

02/05/2024

Waking up feeling anxious each morning can be very challenging. The article below makes suggestions about how to approach this -

Why does anxiety feel worse in the morning? Here, counsellor Emma Faulkner explains.

15/03/2024

Sleep, or lack of it, is an issue for a lot of people. This article has some useful ideas -

News from BACP | Sleep well, feel well

04/12/2023

For some grief can be particularly intense over the Christmas period.

News from BACP | Our members share their best strategies for coping with grief