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Jo Palmer

Counsellor, MBACP Accred (she, her)

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Westcliff-on-Sea SS0
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Available both in-person and online
Westcliff-on-Sea SS0
Let's Connect 01702 967235
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If you are feeling overwhelmed or disconnected we can explore what's going on for you right now, before considering long term goals to help you move to where you want to be. Anxiety and depression can lead to difficulties in relationships and your sense of self. I can help with grief, low self esteem, neurodiversity, health concerns and many other issues as well as offering specialist support for: birth trauma and stillbirth/miscarriage transgender/gender identity family estrangement If you are having confusing emotional responses or difficulties concentrating, I'd be happy to talk with you. Please get in touch!
My training, client work and personal experiences make me ideally placed to help with pregnancy and birth trauma, estrangement, gender identity and neurodiversity. With empathy and understanding, I take time to hear your experiences and work with you to focus on a way forward, helping you find ways to improve your current situation and your outlook for 2026
I'm friendly & supportive, understanding the need for a combination of kindness and challenge at different times. It's important to find someone you feel comfortable with so I offer a free 20 minute online consultation to see if I'm the right therapist for you. I look forward to hearing from you and exploring how we can work together to achieve your aims.
Call or Jo Palmer now for a free 15 minute consultation - 01702 967235

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Westcliff-on-Sea SS0

01702 967235

Southend-on-Sea SS1

My website
Available for online and face to face sessions during the day in Westcliff on Sea. Evening appointments available for online clients only.
I specialize in Transgender, Gender Identity. Neurodiversity. and Miscarriage, stillbirth and babyloss 
£60 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Let's Connect 01702 967235
Photo of Jo Palmer, Counsellor, MBACP Accred

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Westcliff-on-Sea SS0

01702 967235

Southend-on-Sea SS1

My website
Available for online and face to face sessions during the day in Westcliff on Sea. Evening appointments available for online clients only.
I specialize in Transgender, Gender Identity. Neurodiversity. and Miscarriage, stillbirth and babyloss 
£60 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions £60

Payment Methods

Bank transfer
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Mon- Fri: Face to face or online sessions £60 (evening appointments only available online). Saturday mornings: Limited availability for online sessions £75. Payment is required by BACS 48 hours in advance of the session. Invoices and/or receipts can be provided if requested.
Photo of Jo Palmer, Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Jo Palmer
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 01702 967235
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Mon- Fri: Face to face or online sessions £60 (evening appointments only available online). Saturday mornings: Limited availability for online sessions £75. Payment is required by BACS 48 hours in advance of the session. Invoices and/or receipts can be provided if requested.
Photo of Jo Palmer, Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Jo Palmer
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 01702 967235

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Membership with British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy Jo Palmer
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 3 years
  • Mary Ward Centre, Stratford, CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, Graduated 2024
  • Additional Credentials

  • Membership with British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy Accredited Member
  • Diploma from Mary Ward Centre, Stratford Level 3 / 2022
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Prior to becoming a therapist I worked in education for over 20 years. I also have experience of working with children in care and children excluded from mainstream education. I understand the issues of workplace stress and the effects of a demanding job.
Photo of Jo Palmer, Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Jo Palmer
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 01702 967235
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Prior to becoming a therapist I worked in education for over 20 years. I also have experience of working with children in care and children excluded from mainstream education. I understand the issues of workplace stress and the effects of a demanding job.
Photo of Jo Palmer, Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Jo Palmer
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 01702 967235

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Transgender
  • Gender Identity. Neurodiversity.
  • Miscarriage, stillbirth and babyloss

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Asperger's Syndrome
  • Autism
  • Bereavement
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Family Conflict
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
  • Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
  • Parenting
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Stress
  • Trauma and PTSD
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Over the course of the first 2-3 sessions we will explore the issues that have brought you to counselling and examine patterns of behaviour that you wish to change. Clients often find that past experiences have influenced current responses and, with help, they are able to challenge this, which changes their outlook and creates a stronger and more conscious approach to their original concerns.
Photo of Jo Palmer, Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Jo Palmer
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 01702 967235
"
Over the course of the first 2-3 sessions we will explore the issues that have brought you to counselling and examine patterns of behaviour that you wish to change. Clients often find that past experiences have influenced current responses and, with help, they are able to challenge this, which changes their outlook and creates a stronger and more conscious approach to their original concerns.
Photo of Jo Palmer, Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Jo Palmer
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 01702 967235

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Transgender Allied

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical Behaviour (DBT)
  • Eclectic
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Integrative
  • Interpersonal
  • Person-Centred
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Transactional Analysis
  • Transpersonal
  • Trauma Focused
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I work integratively, drawing on a variety of approaches based on your need or preferred way of addressing your situation. We will develop a relationship that creates a safe space for exploration of your responses so that we can challenge and develop your coping mechanisms.
Photo of Jo Palmer, Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Jo Palmer
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 01702 967235
"
I work integratively, drawing on a variety of approaches based on your need or preferred way of addressing your situation. We will develop a relationship that creates a safe space for exploration of your responses so that we can challenge and develop your coping mechanisms.
Photo of Jo Palmer, Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Jo Palmer
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 01702 967235

Location

Primary Location

Westcliff-on-Sea SS0

01702 967235

Additional Location

Southend-on-Sea SS1

01702 967235

Nearby Areas

Counties

Postcodes

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Available for online and face to face sessions during the day in Westcliff on Sea. Evening appointments available for online clients only.
Photo of Jo Palmer, Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Jo Palmer
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Call for a free consultation now - 01702 967235
"
Available for online and face to face sessions during the day in Westcliff on Sea. Evening appointments available for online clients only.
Photo of Jo Palmer, Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Jo Palmer
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Call for a free consultation now - 01702 967235