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At The Well-Minded Practice, I work from the Human Givens approach, a practical, solution-focused method that helps people feel better by identifying unmet emotional and physical needs and building on the natural resources we all have to cope. Importantly, everything we do is tailored to you as an individual, and we work collaboratively, ensuring that each step of your journey feels right for you.
Our work begins with me listening, really listening, to what’s been going on for you and what has brought you here. Together, we’ll create a plan for moving forward, drawing on the most effective techniques for your needs, at a pace that suits you.
My approach also draws on the best of CBT, person-centred therapy, and solution-focused therapy, providing a holistic framework to support emotional wellbeing. Most people reach their goals in around 4–6 sessions, though it can sometimes be fewer or occasionally more. The aim is always for you to leave each session feeling a little better, more hopeful, and more confident in your ability to make the changes you want.
There’s no need to commit to a lengthy treatment package. After each session, we’ll decide together whether another session is needed, based on where you are.
Therapy doesn’t need to be intimidating. We won’t dwell unnecessarily on painful memories. Instead, we focus on helping you tap into your strengths and resources, so you can feel confident moving forward.
If trauma is part of your story, I’ll support you in leaving those experiences in the past.
Throughout our work together, you’ll also learn techniques and tools to manage strong emotions, think clearly, and make better decisions, skills that stay with you long after our sessions end.
I work with people on a wide range of challenges, including:
Emotional & Mental Health:
Life Events & Trauma:
Behaviour & Coping:
Other Challenges:
If any of these resonate, I’m here to help you take the next step toward a more balanced, fulfilling life. Let’s work together to create meaningful change.
My practice is currently full, but you’re welcome to join the waiting list. I’ll be in touch as soon as a space becomes available.
At The Well-Minded Practice, we offer a range of therapy options to meet individual needs. All our approaches are tailored to you and delivered collaboratively, ensuring the work fits your goals, preferences, and pace.
We have been offering online and telephone therapy for many years. With the rise of virtual work during COVID‑19, online therapy via Zoom or Skype has become a convenient and effective way to receive support. Clients continue to report excellent outcomes from this approach.
It’s essential that online or phone therapy is delivered by an experienced practitioner who understands both its possibilities and limitations. At The Well-Minded Practice, you can book with confidence, knowing therapy is conducted as safely and effectively as it would be face-to-face. If you have questions, we’re always happy to provide reassurance or information.
What it is:
Walk & Talk Therapy involves walking outdoors during sessions, addressing the issues that brought you to therapy while encouraging gentle physical activity. This movement often helps clients get “unstuck,” spurring creative thinking and deeper insight.
Why it helps:
Mind Charity research: “71% of respondents felt decreased depression and less tense after a ‘green’ walk, while 90% felt their self-esteem increase after a country walk.”
Trauma, PTS & Phobias
We use the Human Givens approach and the ‘rewind’ technique, a guided imagery method that helps the brain revisit traumatic events safely and calmly. It is highly effective for single-incident trauma (often resolved in one session with a follow-up), and suitable for survivors of sexual assault, violence, or humiliation. The method is evidence-based, safe, cost-effective, and results-driven, aiming to restore agency and confidence quickly.
Free Trauma Therapy for Veterans
Through PTSD Resolution, we offer free specialist trauma therapy for veterans, reservists, and families struggling with service-related trauma. Referrals can be made via PTSD Resolution on 0300 302 055. All therapists in the network are Human Givens practitioners (HG.Dip.P.), trained to work effectively with PTSD, anxiety, depression, phobias, addiction, anger, and relationship difficulties. The service is accredited by the Royal College of Psychiatrists and the Veterans Quality Network.
If you're interested in learning more about our therapy services, please contact us to schedule a free phone consultation.
"It was a very fortunate moment for me when, depressed, after a long time of living in a fearful, restricted, anxious way, poring over past mistakes and repeating them,
I searched for help and found Jo. Just a few sessions prompted deep changes which made very positive differences to my own life and big improvements in my relationships with family and friends. Later sessions have helped me to continue to move forward to a new mental and emotional life and a much better, freer way to live. This too has had a positive impact on those around me.
Jo is an expert therapist, easy to talk to (even for me) , warm, supportive, understanding, non-judgmental, perceptive, practical and with a good sense of humour too!"
J, Derbyshire
"I got in touch with Jo in a last ditch attempt to improve my sleep. Being someone who believed they functioned pretty well on limited sleep and that perhaps I was just destined to not sleep well as my dad didn’t either I wasn’t convinced much would change. However she had been highly recommended by a friend so I gave it a go. It was the best decision I could have made. My whole attitude to sleep has changed, I’m completely sold! Since working with Jo I now sleep well and as a consequence my whole wellbeing has improved. My stress levels are lower, I’m more motivated, I have more energy, I can focus better at work and my family tell me I’m much less grumpy! I cannot recommend Jo highly enough."
B, Burton on Trent
"I went to see Jo as I was experiencing symptoms of PTSD. I had a car accident 8 months ago and had been off work since. I was having regular flashbacks and panic attacks. I struggled to leave the house let alone even contemplate getting in a car again. I saw Jo for 6 sessions and I am now happily on a phased return to work and have even taken some local journeys - as the driver! I can’t thank Jo enough. I am getting my life back."
S, Ashbourne
“I saw Jo at her practice for help with anxiety about my forthcoming labour. I had gone through a traumatic experience with the birth of my first child and was highly anxious about experiencing the same with my second. Jo understood my concerns and worked using the REWIND technique and a guided visualisation. She also taught me a breathing techniques to help not only with anxiety but also with pain. I went on to have an easy, drug free delivery. I was able to utilise the tools that Jo had given me. Jo is amazing at her job. She is very friendly and caring whilst maintaining professionalism throughout. I wouldn’t hesitate to see her again and would highly recommend her to anyone. Thank you so much Jo.”
A, Lichfield