Jo Lane

I believe forming a therapeutic alliance between a counsellor and client is central to the work. By establishing a warm, honest, relationship I can support you to raise your self-awareness, helping you to gain a clearer understanding of your emotions and how you relate to others, possibly exploring areas which have previously been out of sight or inaccessible. I work collaboratively with whatever you bring to the sessions, as the therapy room is your space.

For the last 8 years I have worked in my own private practice in Southeast London. Prior to this, I worked for the student counselling service at Regents University, London. Additionally, I have worked as a counsellor at Metro, a charity based in London, supporting LGBTQIA+ young people and adults.

Before training as a counsellor, I worked as a caseworker in the domestic violence sector for 15 years, supporting women who have experienced physical, emotional, psychological and sexual abuse. This experience enabled me to develop an extensive understanding around how people can be impacted by trauma, both in their childhood and adult lives, particularly how this can affect future relationships and how people make contact with others. I have an interest in working with trauma and how this is held in the body. I can provide a safe, containing environment where traumatic experiences can be explored.

I believe forming a therapeutic alliance between a counsellor and client is central to the work. By establishing a warm, honest, relationship I can support you to raise your self-awareness, helping you to gain a clearer understanding of your emotions and how you relate to others, possibly exploring areas which have previously been out of sight or inaccessible. I work collaboratively with whatever you bring to the sessions, as the therapy room is your space.

For the last 8 years I have worked in my own private practice in Southeast London. Prior to this, I worked for the student counselling service at Regents University, London. Additionally, I have worked as a counsellor at Metro, a charity based in London, supporting LGBTQIA+ young people and adults.

Before training as a counsellor, I worked as a caseworker in the domestic violence sector for 15 years, supporting women who have experienced physical, emotional, psychological and sexual abuse. This experience enabled me to develop an extensive understanding around how people can be impacted by trauma, both in their childhood and adult lives, particularly how this can affect future relationships and how people make contact with others. I have an interest in working with trauma and how this is held in the body. I can provide a safe, containing environment where traumatic experiences can be explored.