Jo Hollis

INDIVIDUAL THERAPY

I provide a safe, impartial and confidential space for my clients to speak openly and freely; to be listened to. I work with a variety of issues that affect people's lives including relationships, family life, bereavement, identity, sexuality, self esteem, trauma, anxiety, work and career and for some who simply struggle to cope with life and the individual pressures it may pose. Together we aim to make sense of difficulties and explore possible roots of these issues, so that a better understanding of yourself can allow for changes to be made to improve the quality of your life

COUPLE COUNSELLING

I have experience in working with couples struggling with a variety of issues affecting their relationship, including intimacy, infidelity, bereavement, infertility, trust, family difficulties, sexual issues or simply changes that have occurred over time that need addressing. I offer a safe, non-judgmental and impartial space to allow for each person to be listened to and understood. I encourage openness and honesty in order to explore and gain insight into each others' perspectives and feelings with the hope of resolving and healing the difficulties that can feel overwhelming and insurmountable at times. I help to model different ways of communicating to avoid escalated conflict and to allow for more mutual compassion and the freedom to speak without fearing response or impact to the other. 

For individuals seeking therapy, in the way that I work, I usually offer a brief telephone conversation to discuss a little about the issues that have lead you to making an enquiry and also your availability to see whether I can accommodate these.  

I then offer an initial consultation which is longer than a regular 50 minute session as it lasts up to 90 minutes. This is to allow plenty of time for you to talk and for me to take relevant history and background information.  Sessions thereafter of 50 minutes are held weekly.

I usually recommend having 3 sessions as an assessment period for us both to decide if continuing with therapy feels both comfortable for you and that I can offer you the support I feel you would benefit from.

In the case of couples seeking support, the initial process is the same and the assessment period also. However after the initial enquiry and phone conversation which is often made by one party, any further communication will be inclusive of both parties in the couple for full transparency. 

An Initial Consultation lasts up to 90 minutes and is longer than a regular session which is 50 minutes.  This is to allow plenty of time for you to talk and for me to take relevant information and history, without feeling rushed.