JCK Counselling and Psychotherapy

24/04/2026

Next Tuesday at the beautiful Watersedge in Bishampton, free.....

A Wychavon community health champion who was left suicidal after her menopause symptoms were misdiagnosed is sharing her story to help others.

Sally will speak at Wychavon’s ‘Story of Hope’ Workshop as part of the Wellbeing in Wychavon scheme. The aim is to help deepen understanding, reduce stigma, and ensure our community feels more informed and supported.

The workshop is open to the public and health professionals but places must be booked.

Tickets are free but spaces are running out quickly so don't delay.

📅 Tuesday 28 April
⏰ 10.30am
📍 Watersedge, Bishampton

Book here: 👉 https://bit.ly/4cOw2tl

Come and join the conversation.

22/04/2026

Sharing my knowledge of CFT (compassion focus therapy) and demonstrating how it works to the counselling students. Was lovely 🥰 to be on the other side of the desk today at my old uni. Had a wander round the beautifully kept gardens while I was there.

15/04/2026

I remember buying this book when I was around 17,(that’s back in 1987 ….) when I was struggling with anxiety. It was on the bookshelf at the Heritage Centre on Monday, so I bought it, and thought 💭 I need to read it again now I’m a therapist (I’m 55 now, so quite a few decades have passed). Here we are on page 3, and I guess I’m a sort of a teacher, and client work can be about pushing out of their comfort zone (it’s often not that comfortable!). It might feel threatening to feel fear, but it’s part of being human, and beyond the fear is where we get to learn about ourselves and grow.
Clients start when they are ready to change, and that’s when I appear - just like in this book. 📖 I never forget how hard that step must feel like for them….. it’s such a privilege to be part of that journey.

26/03/2026

How are you feeling today? Whether you’re doing great, meh 🫤 or stressed…..try this….. emotional regulation reset grounding.
Kick off your shoes 🥿 or slippers and put your feet 👣 on the grass outside. Today it’s a bonus, as it’s frosty 🥶. Really notice how cold your feet are. Combine with a few mins of simple breathing (tummy upwards not high up chest breathing, that we all do). In for 4 counts, out for 4 counts.
You’ll feel the difference. Yes the neighbours might think 🤔 what are you doing? 😂 It’s a great vagus nervous system exercise. But it really sets you up for day ahead. 5 mins instead of watching the news 🗞️ is a great swap! If you need more help with emotional support, I’ve got loads more that can help. You all know where I am…. Pershore town hall therapy room on a Monday or Tuesday :)

25/03/2026

I don’t do business networking in Pershore as much as I should. You get out what you put in, when it comes to running a small business. So here I am…. Found a cute 🥰 duck 🦆 in the room too. Straight in my pocket he went! Have a beautiful Wednesday. Jo 😘

17/03/2026

The sun ☀️ is out! What a glorious view from the therapy room today. Get out there for some mindfulness self care 🧖 top up time 🕰️

13/03/2026

Couldn’t resist this beauty of a plant 🪴 tor my therapy room. Pop on the table I think 🤔. Be rude not to get coffee and cake 🍰 while I’m here…. Essential self care 🧖 activity 😜

08/03/2026

News 🗞️ you can use…. https://www.lotterygoodcauses.org.uk/open-week
Days out this week like the Black Country Museum, national trust properties, Witley Court, all sorts of places locally; for the price of a ticket. Sounds like a great deal and self-care activity to me :)

08/03/2026

Rather curious 🧐 isn’t it? Maybe it’s too ‘deep’ or open a question to ask …. But I guess what’s worth thinking about, is to stop and think 🤔 what joy / happiness is in your life? Reflective Sunday

01/03/2026

Well it’s time for more snowdrop planting for next year. Dug up and split loads from my garden 🪏 to share. So got stuck into planting some next to the inspiration bench in St Andrews Gardens and a tidy up 🧹. Love 🥰 to see bins have been put around the gardens too. There weren’t any close to the benches in the area.

21/02/2026

It might be another grey cloudy ☁️ day, but being outdoors is still good to do…. If you are local, Birlingham village snowdrops and crocus are a delight.

06/02/2026

Loved 🥰 this quote from Mandela on this stone in Eden. Been having some downtime in beautiful 😍 Cornwall this week. Seen lots of rainbows 🌈 and managed to dodge the showers!