My name is Jo Thomas and I qualified as a counsellor in 2020.
I’m a friendly, supportive person in life and I aim to carry this on through into my counselling work.
What is Person-Centred Therapy?
Person-Centred Therapy (PCT) is my chosen approach to counselling, as it helps me to understand how people’s feelings influence themselves and it lets me work with clients in a way that promotes their personal growth.
This type of counselling is known as a talking therapy, where the client can explore how they perceive themselves rather than the counsellor interpreting what they see.
How do I work?
During sessions, I actively listen to my clients and use my skills and learned theory to help them explore their feelings to gain a wider understanding of themselves.
10 sessions are usually enough to help a client with their issues, however sometimes it can be done in less or more, or can be used for support on a long-term basis. I work with clients by offering as many sessions as they want, usually once a week but I can also work with you fortnightly if required.
What I do with clients
I believe that everyone can create positive changes within themselves and that it’s not for me to make suggestions or give advice. Focusing on your experience of your life is the best way for me to help you understand yourself and develop your self-awareness.
I also believe that my clients should remain in control of their sessions as it is their feelings that I am helping them explore so I always work at their pace. In other words, it’s OK if you don’t want to talk about something.
Meditation is included in my therapy and it is available for clients if they want it. I’ve had great success in the past with struggling with anxiety and lack of sleep. The meditations are used as tools outside of counselling to make sure we get the most out of each session.
What is the outcome of therapy?
Person-Centred Therapy guides individuals toward becoming the best versions of themselves. This process is deeply personal and it looks different for everyone. The true spirit of this lies in personal growth, fulfilment, and being authentic to yourself. It’s about understanding your values, strengths, and passions, and using this self-awareness to navigate life’s challenges with confidence and resilience.