Counselling with Jo

30/11/2025

Not everyone enjoys Christmas time or is full of the Christmas spirit.

For some people, this time of year can be incredibly difficult and overwhelming.

If you are feeling the pressure and need someone to talk to, reach out.

Whether it's for a one-off session or longer, whatever you need.

Counselling can help.

28/11/2025

It doesn't matter how old you are or how long ago something happened.

Wounds and pain from childhood experiences HURT.

Family difficulties and complex challenges are hard to navigate at any time, but Christmas is a time that can really bring things to the surface again.

Feelings of rejection, isolation, anger and anxiety can rise to the surface at any time.

Even if something happened years ago, it can still harm you now. You may still get upset, even from an exchange that others may see as relatively innocent, which can lead to reactions within you due to the history of the experience that you have experienced.

If you find this time of year difficult and are managing things inside that no one understands or knows about but you need to talk about it, then reach out.

I'm here to listen and support you through this.

18/11/2025

Professor Green shares his thoughts about Mens mental health and how this time of year is difficult for many.

If this resonates with you and you need someone to talk to, reach out.

No judgement, whatever your situation.

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/16XnnxmDeR/

18/11/2025

NEW Therapy Support Groups

Starting in 2026

Do you struggles with anxiety, depression, fibromyalgia or other issues that you want to access support for

Maybe 121 therapy feels too intimidating or perhaps you'd like to connect and gain support with others who expereince similar challenges.

If this is you then my new Therapy Support Groups might be just what you need.

Starting in the New Year, there will be groups on different subjects, so you can find the one that's right for you.

If this is something you are interested in then Comment below or message and I'll be in touch.

02/11/2025

Hey new followers, a warm welcome to my page.

My mission is to help people understand that counselling, therapy and coaching isn’t for special groups of people - its for everyone.

Whatever your particular situation is when you work with me you wont be judged or told what to do.

I'm here to accept you as you are, provide you space to speak about anything that you need to and to work together with you to help you create more peace, understand yourself more and carve your path forwards.

If you're in pain you dont need to hide this or go through it alone.

28/10/2025

Today, give yourself permission to pause.

A moment to breathe doesn’t mean you’re behind; it means you’re human.

27/10/2025

If you're managing it all this October half term take a look.

Are you a woman carrying it all, dreading the upcoming October half term? If so, you won't be the only one feeling stretched this time of the year. So, how d...

27/10/2025

When you’ve been carrying it all for too long

Sometimes you reach a point where “just keeping going” doesn’t work anymore.

You’re tired of feeling strong all the time. Maybe you’ve lost sight of what you need.

If that’s where you find yourself, it might be time to talk to someone — not because you’re broken or failing, but because you deserve support too.

In counselling, we slow down the noise. We make space for you to breathe again, to hear your own voice, and to start finding a steadier way forward.

If you’ve been thinking about reaching out, I currently have a small number of counselling spaces available for autumn.

You can message me here or visit https://joannesimswellbeing.com/ to arrange an initial session.

Joanne

10/10/2025

💫 Partnering with UKIST💫

I am very proud to announce that today marks the start of my partnership with UKIST.

The UK Infantile Spasms Trust (UKIST) provides a network of support to families with children affected by the rare seizure disorder infantile spasms, also known as West syndrome.

The charity offers a lifeline to anxious parents via its online community, and works alongside medical professionals to raise awareness of this little known condition, which can be very difficult to recognise – but potentially very damaging if left untreated.

Please do go and Check out their amazing website and youtube Channel where you can also find videos from me which will be release twice a month to help parents with their emotional Wellbeing.

https://ukinfantilespasmstrust.org/

10/10/2025

I'm at The Arch Clinic today till 12 noon.

Come down and say hi.

07/10/2025

Free drop in Clinic in honor of World Mental Health day.

Friday 10th October 2025.

9-12 noon.

The Arch Clinic, Fordingbridge.

04/10/2025

Compassion is vital.

If you're carrying it all, no matter how amazing you are and how many to do lists you create...

There will be times when you cant do it all.

When you drop a few balls, miss appointments or make mistakes.

Double booked yourself again?
Burnt dinner?

Thats not you failing, thats a sign that you're overstretched and need to take your foot off the gas a tad.

Learning to give yourself compassion is vital, especially when times are tough.

Therapy can help you.

Reach out.