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Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
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Jo Woods

Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred

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Available both in-person and online
Brighton BN2
You might be in the middle of a crisis, feeling stressed, overwhelmed or disconnected, or maybe you want 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. I will be alongside you as you explore and make sense of your thoughts, feelings and experiences in any area of you life. You would be free to choose how you use your therapy sessions, and I aim to bring compassion, acceptance, attentiveness and honesty in our work together.
I am a humanistic therapist offering short-term and longer-term counselling and psychotherapy in Brighton & Hove. I also offer support with preparation and integration for psychedelic experiences. I have a special interest in exploring identity, sexuality, gender and relationship diversity.
My approach prioritises the relationship between us as a safe and confidential place, and I will respect you as a whole person rather than focus solely on a problem, label or any diagnosis. I understand that everyone is unique, with unique experiences and understanding of the world we live in, our relationships and the things that have happened to us.
Jo Woods now for a free 15 minute consultation

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Brighton BN2

Hove BN3

My website
I work weekday daytimes in-person in Brighton & Hove, also offering outdoor or online sessions. Therapy can be short or longer term.
I specialize in Psychedelic integration and harm reduction, LGBTQ+ and Life Transitions 
£75 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Connect with Jo Woods
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My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Brighton BN2

Hove BN3

My website
I work weekday daytimes in-person in Brighton & Hove, also offering outdoor or online sessions. Therapy can be short or longer term.
I specialize in Psychedelic integration and harm reduction, LGBTQ+ and Life Transitions 
£75 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions £75
  • Concession rate: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

Bank transfer, Cash, Paypal, Wire
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Jo Woods
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Please ask me about fees or use of insurance when you
Photo of Jo Woods, Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Jo Woods
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Please ask me about fees or use of insurance when you

Qualifications

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

  • In Practice for 9 years
  • Postgraduate diploma in Humanistic Psychotherapeutic Counselling from the University of Brighton, Post Graduate Diploma, Graduated 2019
  • Additional Credentials

  • Membership with Institute of Psychedelic Therapy Professional member / 2021
  • Diploma from Institute of Psychedelic Therapy Psychedelic therapy training / 2023
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Jo Woods
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
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Jo Woods
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience.

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Psychedelic integration and harm reduction
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Bereavement
  • Bisexual
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Infertility
  • Infidelity
  • Lesbian
  • Mood Disorders
  • Polyamory & ENM
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Thinking Disorders
  • Transgender
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
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Whilst I specialise in some areas, I work with any issue you might bring to therapy. I work in collaboration with you to decide how we work together. Examples: free-form exploration, working towards goals, drawing, focusing on embodied experiences, whatever you think might help. Preparation & integration for psychedelic experiences may be just a few sessions and includes a harm reduction approach.
Photo of Jo Woods, Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Jo Woods
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
Whilst I specialise in some areas, I work with any issue you might bring to therapy. I work in collaboration with you to decide how we work together. Examples: free-form exploration, working towards goals, drawing, focusing on embodied experiences, whatever you think might help. Preparation & integration for psychedelic experiences may be just a few sessions and includes a harm reduction approach.
Photo of Jo Woods, Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Jo Woods
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Transgender Allied

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Creative Therapy
  • Existential
  • Humanistic
  • Integrative
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative
  • Neuro-Linguistic (NLP)
  • Person-Centred
  • Psychedelic Integration
  • Relational
  • Sandplay
  • Transactional Analysis
  • Transpersonal
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Jo Woods
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
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Jo Woods
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
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Location

Primary Location

Brighton BN2

Additional Location

Hove BN3

Nearby Areas

Cities/Towns

Counties

Postcodes

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I work weekday daytimes in-person in Brighton & Hove, also offering outdoor or online sessions. Therapy can be short or longer term.
Photo of Jo Woods, Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Jo Woods
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
"
I work weekday daytimes in-person in Brighton & Hove, also offering outdoor or online sessions. Therapy can be short or longer term.
Photo of Jo Woods, Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Jo Woods
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred