I am a humanistic therapist offering short-term and longer-term counselling and psychotherapy. I offer in-person sessions in my Brighton & Hove practice rooms, outdoor therapy, and I also work online. I am registered and accredited with BACP (The British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy).
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My approach prioritises the relationship between the two of us as a safe and confidential place to explore whatever is going on for you. More about my approach here.
You might be in the middle of a crisis, feeling stressed, overwhelmed or disconnected, or wanting to come to terms with something that happened long ago. Or possibly you are feeling stuck in a cycle of difficult feelings, thoughts and behaviours, struggling with a significant relationship, or feeling unable to find meaning, peace or happiness in life.
Therapy can help a person to increase self-awareness and deepen understanding about feelings, relationships and behaviour patterns, and to develop strategies and resilience in response to life’s challenges. You might want to find new ways to manage trauma and distress, navigate a life transition, or start to shift relationship dynamics that are not working for you.
More about how therapy can help is here.
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One of my specialisms is in the healing potential of expanded states of consciousness, and I offer preparation and integration therapy for people interested in psychedelic or breathwork experiences. More information here.
Find out more
To get in contact please use the contact form below or email me: joannawoods99@gmail.com.
The next step would be to arrange a free initial 20-minute conversation by phone or Zoom. It is important to find a therapist you feel comfortable with, and this conversation is to see whether we feel that we could be a good fit in working together.
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And the day came when the risk to remain tight in the bud was more painful
than the risk it took to blossom. - Anaïs Nin
ABOUT ME
I trained in humanistic psychotherapeutic counselling and I have been practicing in Brighton and Hove since 2017. I also hold a diploma in Psychedelic Therapy from the Institute of Psychedelic Therapy.
In addition to my private practice, I am a psychedelic-assisted therapist on clinical research trials for depression. I have also previously worked as a secondary school counsellor, and as an honorary counsellor for an LGBTQ mental health charity.
I work with any issues someone might bring to therapy, and through my experience, training and research, I have gained a special interest in:
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Preparation and integration for psychedelic experiences
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Life transitions and coping with change and loss
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Depression, anxiety
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Exploration of sexuality and identity, including gay, lesbian, bisexual, heterosexual, asexual, and changing or questioning sexuality.
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Diversity of gender identity and expression, including trans, non-binary, masculine, feminine and fluctuating gender identity, and its impact on sense of self and relationships
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Diversity of relationship models and/or sexual practices, e.g. monogamous, poly, open, casual, kink/BDSM, etc.
More about my experience and training is here.
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Fees
My fee is £75 per 50-minute session. The initial 20-minute session is free.
Some reduced cost spaces may be available.
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Not everything faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until faced.
- James Baldwin
CONTACT ME
Please use the contact form or email to make an initial inquiry: joannawoods99@gmail.com
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Location Brighton and Hove or online.
My Hove practice room has step-free access, but my Brighton room has steps and no lift.
Availability days and times
I work Monday to Thursday daytimes. Please contact me to find out my current availability.
