Counselling with Jo Atkins

Counselling: Psychotherapy: Supervision: Personal Development

& CPD Training in Epsom, Surrey

CALL 07968294997
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Welcome to Jo Atkins Counselling

A confidential space to explore the thoughts, feelings and challenges in your life

Counselling and therapy for individuals in a safe, comfortable and private setting

Welcome, and thank you for visiting Jo Atkins Counselling.

BA Hons Couns. Adv Dip.Couns. Dip. Supervision. MBACP (Accred). UKRCP Independent Registered Counsellor.

I am Jo, an accredited and experienced integrative counsellor, psychotherapist, supervisor and trainer in Epsom, Surrey.

I am an accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and work within its Ethical Framework for Good Practice. Independent Registered Counsellor UKRCP.

How can counselling help you?

I have experience in working successfully with clients who may have difficulty in:

Close relationships or social situations

Breaking habits or creating new ones

Changing unwanted thoughts and fears

Promoting clear self-expression

Dealing with feelings of isolation

Depression

Stress and Anxiety

Panic Attacks

Anger

Work issues

Childhood issues

Parenting issues

Personal Growth and Development

Low self-esteem

Lack of direction

Personal Loss and Bereavement

Eating Disorders

Infertility

I hope to help you identify the specific issues that are troubling you and move you to explore techniques for resolving them in a confidential and safe environment.


I work with individuals, including young people and couples either on a short-term or long-term basis.

My location

Ewell Village, Epsom.

My counselling and psychotherapy practice is within easy reach of Epsom, Ewell, Worcester Park, Stoneleigh, Surbiton, Kingston, Sutton, Cheam, Banstead, Tadworth, Dorking, Bookham, Leatherhead, Ashtead, Oxshott, Esher, Chessington, Leatherhead and other areas in Surrey. 5 minutes from A3 Tolworth. 5-10 minutes walk from Ewell West (Waterloo line) and Ewell East (Victoria Line) train stations. Leatherhead 15 minute drive approx.

Availability

I work with clients at my practice on the following days:

Monday 8am to 6pm

Tuesday 8am to 6.30pm

Wednesday 8am to 6.30pm

Thursday 8am to 7pm


I am working with clients face to face in my therapy room.

I also offer phone and Zoom sessions.

Fees

Individuals Session

£75 per session

Couples Counselling Sessions

£90 per session

Many clients have healthcare insurance policies and employees assistance packages that cover my fees including BUPA, AVIVA, AXA, CIGNA, WPA, NUFFIELD HEALTH, CARE FIRST, Onebright, HPA and others. Please call me to discuss further.

Contact Details

You can contact me by phone on 07968294997


If I am unavailable please leave a message with a phone number and time you feel comfortable with me calling you back on.


You can also email me by filling in the form below.


Please note if you have a Hotmail or Gmail Account that any email reply from me will probably be sent to your 'Junk Mail' box and should be checked. Please provide a contact telephone number that I can text you a message to advise I have replied to any email enquiry.

Thank you for visiting my website.


To visit the BACP website including 'it's good to talk' just click this link.

Frequently asked questions

How do I book an appointment?

You can contact me by phone most frequently on 07968294997 or email me at info@JoAtkinsCounselling.co.uk or use the link to arrange a time that suits us both.

Please provide a contact telephone number as email responses can end up in your 'JUNK FOLDER'.

How will I know if counselling is right for me?

I offer an initial assessment session during which time you can ask me any questions you have and decide whether counselling is right for you.

What benefits can I expect?

You can expect to feel completely listened to in an environment where it is safe for you to explore your thoughts and feelings in a way you may not have experienced before. The therapeutic relationship is a unique relationship where you will feel valued and feel able to move forward.

How many sessions will I need?

Counselling and psychotherapy work best when you attend weekly sessions lasting 50 minutes each (60 minutes for couples). You may decide you want to come for a few sessions to gain some clarity and focus on your problems or you may want to work at a deeper level and enjoy the support you will gain from the relationship. Whatever you choose we will work together to agree on how many sessions are right for you so we know when counselling will come to an end. By mutual agreement, we will arrange a day and time each week committed to you.

What will it cost?

£70 per session for individuals. £90 for couples. Concessions for counselling students. Initial Assessment sessions are charged at the full rate. 24 hours are required for cancellations.

Many clients have healthcare insurance policies and employees assistance packages that cover my fees including BUPA, AVIVA, CIGNA, WPA, NUFFIELD HEALTH, CARE FIRST, HPA, OneBright and others. Please call me to discuss further.

Where is my practice?

My practice is based in Ewell Village, Epsom with parking close by.

What my Clients say...

"I am not sure whether I would have come through the last year without Jo's help. When I first met Jo I was in a very dark place. She brought me back from the brink. She is empathetic and understanding, a fantastic listener, and provides sound practical and emotional advice. With her guidance, I am now confident that I can deal better with the trials and tribulations that demanding professional work and busy home life bring. My family and I are so grateful for her kindness and perspective, something easily lost when in the midst of illness. There are bound to be potholes and troughs along the way, but I know I can always rely on Jo if I need assistance. Thank you, Jo, from the bottom of my heart, I will always be thankful.."

–(K) CARSHALTON

"I was reluctant to see Jo and address the thoughts and issues that we're acting like a yo-yo in my head, but on our first encounter, Jo made me feel comfortable and relaxed. She provided an open and honest environment where I could ponder and reflect on past events that lead me to behavioral characteristics I adopt today. Over the course of three months, I was able to take a methodical approach to my thoughts, acknowledge why I felt certain feelings in situations and was provided with the tools I needed to manage and take control of my actions. I’m forever grateful for the time Jo committed to me; I learnt a lot more about myself than I thought possible and am definitely a better person for it!"

–(G) EWELL

"A big thank you for all your help and support in working through some of my anxieties and worries. Talking to you helped me to iron out some deep down memories that needed to be worked through that seem to have crept up again in my 30's.... you have made such a big impact by talking and listening. Your techniques helped me understand my anxieties more and now help me cope...I see life in a different way."

–(M) CHEAM

"Everything I say here is a testament to your extremely high professionalism and it is meant sincerely - I found your sessions to be extremely valuable to my recovery. I always felt that you provided a calm space to talk about problems in my life and brought common sense to a very irrational state of mind. Thank you for your excellent listening skills and your ability to make me feel at ease so quickly. I will recommend you to anyone I can."

–(A) BOOKHAM

"My thoughts are that it was very helpful to be able to talk through my main anxieties each week. I have acquired some very useful strategies which I’m trying to put into practice regularly. The counselling was sympathetic but also challenging and informed by personal experience. I would not hesitate to book up again if I needed to, and to recommend you to others who might benefit from CBT-based counselling."

–(K) CHEAM

"I have spent many years in therapy with various counsellors. Due to tragic personal circumstances, I was forced to find a new therapist. I consider myself honored to have found Jo Atkins. She is a professional through and through. I have learned more about myself than with any other counsellor and I can truly say she has changed my life. I feel strongly that she has a special talent and I thank her so much."

–(A) WORCESTER PARK

"Jo helped me to put each of my issues into perspective by working through them and looking at things in a different way. I now feel that I can put some things behind me whilst on others I have a clearer direction of how to move forward. I feel that Jo really listened to what I wanted to talk about and offered impartial advice and guidance. Thank you, Jo."

–(J) EPSOM

"Jo has been my light at the end of a very long tunnel for me. She helped turn around my perspective on life at a very low period when I had many pressures from work and personal perspectives. She helped to rebuild me back to the strong, confident person that I had been - but with a more balanced outlook and perspective on life. Most importantly Jo did this in a way that is sustainable for me."

–(N) EPSOM

"When I met Jo, I was finding it hard to work, see my friends, sleep or even eat. Jo showed me the way to overcome my issues and gain a greater understanding and acceptance for who I am. The techniques and knowledge she gave to me have left me secure in who I am and confident to live a fulfilled life."

–(D) WORCESTER PARK

"Without your support, guidance and wisdom I would not be here today. You have helped me to become a more balanced and emotionally intelligent person - thank you don't seem to cover the gratitude I feel."

–(L) BOOKHAM

"I've benefitted hugely from our sessions, they've been a real help to me, I'm now feeling more positive and less anxious. Thank you again for your help, you were very professional and easy to talk to."

–(L) SUTTON

"Thank you does not appear enough to fully convey my grateful appreciation to you for your understanding guidance and wise words. I will never forget how you pulled me back from taking the final step into a bottomless abyss and back into a place of hope."

–(T) SUTTON

"As you were of great help to me and we talked about my wedding, I just wanted to let you know that I am now married and it was the best day of my life. I wanted to say thank you for all your help – I am getting there – and on the day itself, I was calmer than I ever imagined I would be. Thank you."

–(A) EPSOM

"I owe Jo a big 'thank you' because she has not only shown great insight and empathy during our sessions but has given me useful strategies to take me from 'Rock Bottom' to a place of confidence and self-assertiveness."

–(D) EPSOM

"Jo has been of enormous help to me. She took the time to understand my problem and really listened to what I was saying. She helped me understand how and why I reacted to situations as I did and guided me to understand a much better way of handling life."

–(J) SURREY

"Jo helped me explore my feelings in an accepting and safe environment. I was very comfortable talking about my problems and you gave me strategies and encouragement to help improve things. As a result, I was able to make positive changes in my life. I feel I have more internal resources to deal with everyday problems."

–(C) EPSOM

"I wanted to thank you for your guidance over the past months. I know I've gained so much from being able to talk things through with you. I am in a good place and definitely feel that there are some things that will have changed permanently. My sense of self, self-confidence and trust within my own thoughts and feelings has improved Immensely - thank you for helping me get there."

–(C) EPSOM

"Thanks so much for everything. It really has been such a release to come and 'let it all out with someone who values my every thought, and deems them as important, even if they feel silly. I have been able to broaden my way of looking at things, which I have found of huge use (and of huge interest - the human mind is pretty fascinating!)."

–(L) REIGATE

"Jo helped me to put everything into perspective, she helped me realize and understand why I felt the way I did and with that taught me a number of life lessons. She made me confident in my own abilities and I now feel more comfortable taking on challenges that I would have tried to avoid in the past."

–(A) EPSOM

"When I arrived on your doorstep I was a nervous wreck. I am now calmer, happier and more confident than I have been in years and I have you to thank for that."

–(C) SUTTON

"Jo helped me understand how and why I reacted to situations as I did. You guided me to understand a much better way of handling life."

–(J)

"I have learned more about myself than with any other counsellor. I can truly say she has changed my life."

–(A)

"Jo helped me understand how and why I reacted to situations as I did. You guided me to understand a much better way of handling life."

–(J)

"Jo is open and honest, kind, insightful and compassionate. I know that having spent time with her I can go forward in a more confident and self-assured manner, secure in the knowledge that I can cope with life's ups and downs."

–(J) SUSSEX

"I’d had counselling before but it didn’t seem to make any impact. With Jo, it was a totally different experience. She listened, explained and challenged me, helping me to work through feelings of anxiety that have at times led to depression. Jo’s wise perspective and knowledge helped me to understand and control my thinking and with her support, I’ve made other changes to my life that have left me feeling much more balanced and happy."

–(S) EWELL

"I sought Jo's assistance after an extremely emotional and traumatic chain of events. Having spent the last year and a half working with Jo, I can honestly say that she has changed my life. Jo's patience, demeanor, professionalism and expertise are second to none. The constant adaptation of her style, language and methods used in the sessions were a reflection of my understanding and progress. I could not recommend her highly enough - Jo is an absolute credit to her profession. Thank you Jo for helping me to get my life, myself and my sparkle back. I could not have done it without you. I genuinely feel like the strongest version of myself so far. Things will always happen in life - it's just that now I have what I need to work through it without being defeated by it."

–(K) FETCHAM

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