Skip to content
About

Most of us experience distress during our lives and seeking support should be natural and easy. Jo’s approach is relational and with purpose. Jo finds it useful to monitor change and results to ensure that the client is getting what they need from their counselling journey. 

Jo’s counselling approach is pluralistic, mainly encompassing Person-Centred Therapy with Solution Focused Brief Therapy. Jo holds a Bachelor of Counselling Degree and upholds herself to the New Zealand Association of Counsellors (NZAC) Code of Ethics of which she is currently a member.

Jo believes the best therapy is a combination that suits the client depending on where they are at and the style that will resonate with them to help them move forward into their more positive future.

 

Areas of special interest
Depression
Post Natal Depression
Burnout
Anxiety
Stress
Grief
Communication
Client type
Couples
Adults
Mature Women
Women experiencing Post-Natal Depression
Adolescents
Session types
In-Person
Online
Telephone
Funding Opportunities

Extra curricular activities

In addition to her work in private practice, Jo serves as the Community Advocate for the Nelson Tasman Multiple Sclerosis Society. In this role, she finds great fulfilment in connecting with community members, offering support, and helping them access local services and supports.

Outside of her professional commitments, Jo enjoys riding her gravel bike along the Great Taste Trail, soaking in the beautiful scenery, and getting fresh air.

Jo also enjoys spending time with good friends. She has two teenage boys that also keep her busy with their pursuits.

Registration & Qualifications

  • Paetahi Tumu Kōrero Bachelor of Counselling
  • New Zealand Association of Counsellors – Provisionally registered.
  • Annual Practising Certificate from New Zealand Association of Counsellors
Blog

Post Natal Depression

Post Natal Depression affects around 25% of women, this can start whilst they are pregnant…

Read more

How do we know when we are out of balance?

In the usual run of days and weeks we all experience days that are happier…

Read more
Stress management

Stress Management

As our lives seem to just get busier and busier, the daily juggle of activities…

Read more
Testimonials

“I found Jo was so easy to talk to, she made it feel less clinical and more like a chat, she was the perfect mix of professional and caring and made me feel relaxed and not judged . Her sessions really helped me put my experience into perspective. Thank you Jo.

M
Rating: 5

“As a new mum I was surprised to find I was suffering with Post-Natal Depression, I was feeling very down and everything became really overwhelming, I struggled to juggle everything with a baby that wasn’t sleeping much. Jo helped me to work though this time and put some strategies into place so I could find the fun again and enoy my baby. Jo was genuine and compassionate about what I was experiencing, it was just the support I needed.”

S
Rating: 5

“Having a session with Jo is like taking a deep breath of fresh air. She helps you see the situation for what it is, and creates a plan of action moving forwards. You can never underestimate the power of having someone with a fresh perspective observe your situation and help you navigate it in a healthy way. I can highly recommend Jo as a counsellor for any situation, her skills and knowledge are golden + will save a lot of stress in the long run.”

B
Rating: 5

“I have been to see Jo for counselling. I felt safe and was able to discuss and get support with the situation I was dealing with at the time. I am eternally grateful for Jo and the services she is able to provide during what has been an incredibly difficult twelve months, I will definitely be booking again and would recommend her services to anyone, thank you again.”

M
Rating: 5
Back To Top
Click to access the login or register cheese