Hi, I'm Jo. I offer a calm and non-judgemental therapeutic space to explore who you are, your distress and worries, and what you are struggling with.  I work in a way informed by how the mind and body responds to trauma, threat, anxiety and stress.I work with adults of all ages (18+) and genders, though especially with issues that affect young adults (under 40), and those who are neurodivergent, e.g. ADHD, autism (known or suspected). I am LGBTQ+ friendly, poly-friendly and to those who practice ethically non-monogamous (ENM) relationship structures.I have significant experience working with men (though work with all genders), and with those who have been abused/assaulted (sexual, emotional, physical), or been through other difficult life and attachment experiences.How you feel about yourself and being in a post-traumatic state can affect your psychological well-being, ability to cope day to day, and how you relate to others. It can be lonely and distressing not feeling valued, heard or acknowledged. Rather than being free to be yourself and live more fully, you feel restricted, conflicted, and on edge, wanting change and relief.You might swing from feeling like you're either too much or not enough, or find it difficult setting boundaries, thus neglecting and not communicating your needs while pleasing others. It can be difficult to recognise or express your feelings.I can help you manage the distress you experience now, which may involve beginning to recover from trauma/PTSD/c-PTSD. This may include shame, anger, flashbacks, anxiety, dissociation and depression. It can impact socially and in relationships, and on identity, self-esteem, mood and emotional regulation, and managing your thoughts and self-beliefs.In processing and unpicking the difficult processes you experience now you may gain new awareness and fresh perspectives to help you to make changes to your life, and improve your mental health and relationships.