Jo Walmsley
CBT & counselling therapist in Sittingbourne, Kent
Jo is a warm and down-to-earth therapist offering counselling and CBT for adults and children aged 4 and over. She helps with issues such as neurodivergence, domestic abuse, loss, anxiety, depression, OCD, anger, low self-esteem, phobias, intrusive thoughts, and relationship difficulties. Jo works integratively, tailoring therapy to your needs and drawing from a range of evidence-based approaches.
With over 16 years experience — including six years working as a CBT therapist in the NHS IAPT (Improving Access to Psychological Therapies) service. Jo provides a safe, welcoming space where both adults and young people can feel supported, gain insight, and begin building healthier patterns for the future.
Jo holds Professional Accreditation with the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) and is a registered member of the BACP
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About Jo
Hello, my name is Jo Walmsley and I am a fully qualified Integrative Counsellor and Clinical Supervisor. I provide a warm, down-to-earth, and safe space for both adults and children aged 4 and over to explore their difficulties. I understand that reaching out for help can feel daunting, so I strive to put you at ease and make your therapeutic experience as positive and effective as possible.
Being an integrative therapist is at the heart of my work. This means that once our therapeutic relationship is established, I draw upon a range of different tools and evidence-based techniques tailored specifically to your individual needs and personality. I don't believe that one single approach fits every person in every situation, so we will work together to find what best suits your needs and goals.
In our sessions, we will focus on getting unhelpful thoughts in order. It is very easy to get 'stuck' inside our own heads, and sometimes our brains can be incredibly unkind to us. By investigating your needs with a neutral perspective, we can begin to think more rationally and develop the healthier patterns required for you to achieve the life you want.
We may also look at how early life experiences have influenced your current thought processes. By understanding why you are the person you are today, you gain the power to choose which parts of your behaviour you would like to keep, and which you would like to change. This insight, combined with practical CBT skills, provides the foundation for you to move forward.
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Meet Jo
Background & Experience
I have gained extensive counselling experience across many different fields over the last sixteen years. This includes six years working within the NHS IAPT (Improving Access to Psychological Therapies) service, where I provided short-term counselling and CBT at Step 2, Step 3, and Step 3a High Intensity levels.
Beyond my work with the NHS and in private practice, I have developed a specialist passion for helping neurodivergent clients better understand themsleves, and help survivors of domestic abuse reclaim their lives and take back control of their futures. I also have significant experience working with younger clients, currently serving as the sole counsellor providing treatment to children in the Swale area for Mind.
I am qualified to work therapeutically with children, and when working with children or young people, I adapt my approach based on the age of the child, often using a play method to build a strong therapeutic bond. My background covers a wide range of conditions, including anxiety, school refusal, OCD, phobias, intrusive thoughts, anger management, sleep issues and relationship difficulties.
How I Can Help
I will guide you in identifying and reframing unhelpful thought patterns and beliefs using proven CBT techniques, leading to more balanced perspectives.
We'll apply evidence-based CBT strategies tailored specifically to help you effectively manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, and OCD.
I'll provide a confidential and compassionate space where we can collaboratively explore and resolve personal challenges, including stress and relationship complexities.
We will work together to equip you with practical, actionable skills and techniques to confidently address intrusive thoughts, phobias, and other mental health concerns.
I'll help you develop a personalised 'toolkit' of effective coping strategies, empowering you to reclaim control and build lasting self-esteem.
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Specialisations
Therapeutic Approaches
What I Can Help With
Qualifications
- Level 4 Diploma in Counselling
- PGDip in Psychosexual Therapy
Professional Memberships
- National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS)
- British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
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It’s not speaking to a councillor , it’s talking to a friend
I don’t know where to start . Jo is awesome ! 2..5 yrs ago My partner was diagnosed with terminal cancer and Jo was there all the way through for me . To listen to quite literally anything on my mind . She would say things before I’d even realised myself . I don’t know how I wo…
I thought I had it all together but life somehow managed to get on top of me. Add in some issues from earlier in life that had sat on a shelf in the back of my mind being ignored but still very much there waiting for the moment to tip me over the edge. I somehow reached a low pla…
Life changing
Jo helped my daughter enormously with several debilitating conditions and although she still suffers from time to time jo has helped her to overcome the worst of it and shown my daughter how to cope with these issues. Jo is always there when we need her and we will be forever tha…
Jo helped me get to an even keil and get back to my centre. Coping with mental health can still be a issue but I have a bit of confidence now, and try to be positive.