Jo Palmer
New View Therapy

Hi, I'm Jo, a therapist based in Westcliff on Sea working online or face to face.

Hello.
I'm Jo, a BACP Accredited Therapist based in Westcliff-on-Sea and Southend.
I work both online and face to face.

Working out what you need:

I specialise in issues relating to gender identity, family estrangement, neurodiversity and birth trauma.
I can also help with anxiety, depression, grief and many other issues.
If you are feeling overwhelmed, emotional, distressed or disconnected this can be exhausting and isolating. If you are struggling to cope and feel more anxious than usual, then now is a good time to reach out for some support.
Life can feel intense sometimes and if you'd like to start exploring what's caused this confusion and vulnerability, then do get in touch for a free 20 minute telephone consultation.I'm here to help with any challenges you face. We will work together to understand what is going on for you right now, then we will look at any patterns of behaviour or links to any past experiences. As the work continues we can focus on your long-term goals and help you move to where you want to be.
I can help with low self esteem, relationship difficulties, emotional and physical trauma as well as a variety of other issues. I work in an Integrative way, helping you to voice your concerns and think about the way forward.
You've taken the first step by searching for a therapist; if you're ready to start making a change in your life, then I'd be happy to hear from you!

About me and the therapy I offer:

I'm a fully qualified Counsellor with experience working privately and in the charity sector.
I'm an Accredited Member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP).
I have experience working with a variety of clients who bring a wide range of presenting issues. My practice provides opportunities for both online and face to face sessions. I am friendly and supportive, understanding the need for a combination of kindness and challenge at different parts of your therapeutic process. I provide therapy for a wide range of issues such as anxiety, grief, trauma and relationships, however my personal experiences, my client work and training all make me particularly well placed to help with birth trauma/babyloss, family estrangement, gender identity and neurodiversity.CHILDLOSS, BIRTH TRAUMA, STILLBIRTH & INFERTILITY• Infertility,
• Miscarriage,
• Stillbirth,
• Medical termination,
• Unwanted pregnancy
• Traumatic childbirth experience
• Neo natal death,
• Sudden death (including cot death),
The grief of losing a child, or not being able to have a child, can be overwhelming and I provide a safe, neutral space for you to process this.
Each person's experience is different and I will support you while you work through your grief and repercussions of your loss.
I can support grandparents, siblings and other family members who might be struggling with their own response to this loss.FAMILY ESTRANGEMENTIt is a big decision to break contact with members of your own family and not everyone understands this. If relatives have made it difficult for you to make your own choices in life and you know your decisions will be met with disapproval, judgment and humiliation then it is understandable that you will want to disconnect from them to protect your own peace.
It's incredibly helpful and validating to be able to discuss this with a therapist who allows space for your feelings and decisions to be explored and understood without pressure to reconnect. Being gaslit and suffering years of emotional abuse or manipulation can leave you feeling afraid and vulnerable. Therapy can help re-empower you and give you confidence in your own decisions.THERAPY RELATING TO NEURODIVERSITYAwareness of neurodiversity is increasing and whether diagnosed, or undiagnosed, many people now are now linking their thoughts and behaviours to autism (ASD), ADHD, ADD, ODD and OCD.
I have worked with people of various ages who are seeking some understanding of their condition or disorder. Processing a diagnosis or simply starting to recognise neurodiverse tendencies can be challenging. I work with the individual, meeting their needs through accommodations to sessions where necessary. I also offer support for clients who are navigating how best to support others with neurodiversity.GENDER IDENTITY ISSUES• Non binary and transgender identity
• Intersex individuals
• Gender dysphoria
• Relationship and sexuality issues
• Gender fluidity
• Issues relating to social, hormonal and physical/surgical transitioning.
We live in a world where tolerance and understanding is not always forthcoming and members of the queer community are increasingly at risk from prejudice and ignorance.
If you would benefit from a supportive, safe and non-judgmental space to discuss how your gender identity or sexuality is affecting your day to day life, then please get in touch.

What to expect from me:

I take time to hear your experiences and work with you, helping you find ways to improve your understanding of yourself and your situation. I work in an Integrative way, helping you to voice your concerns and think about the way forward. This means that I can use a variety of approaches with clients including psychodynamic, gestalt, solution focused, CBT and transactional analysis. Therefore, your needs become the priority and we find ways of getting the therapy to fit you rather than you fitting into the therapy.

It's a big decision to start therapy and it's important to find someone you feel comfortable with. I offer a free 20-minute telephone consultation, allowing you to chat to me in confidence without obligation, to see if I'm right for you.