Joanna 'Jo' Biegala, BACP

Joanna 'Jo' Biegala is an integrative counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK. She creates a compassionate, honest space where people can explore, process and acknowledge their thoughts, experiences and emotions without fear of judgement. Her practice has included working with adults facing complex mental health needs as well as adults with general mental health and wellbeing concerns such as anxiety, body image worries and depression, and she has experience supporting children and young people aged 5 to 18.

Jo believes that counselling should be shaped around each person’s preferences, whether they want a reflective space to express themselves or a practical setting to find understanding and solutions. She works collaboratively, empowering clients to take the lead in the therapeutic process and remain in control of the pace and direction of their work. Her approach is integrative, grounded in person-centred skills to build a trusting relationship and supplemented by targeted methods such as cognitive behavioural therapy, attachment-based techniques and solution-focused strategies. Combining these approaches supports greater self-understanding, offers practical coping skills and helps clients take steps forward with their presenting concerns and ongoing emotional wellbeing.