Jo Lockhart - Hartfelt Healing Services

Jo Lockhart - Hartfelt Healing Services Jo is a proud autistic counsellor.

She has 20 years experience in supporting adults and children to overcome trauma, become empowered, love and express themselves, and live the life they choose for themselves.

Often the boldest move is quiet. To step away from a dynamic, environment, relationship, situation stops the damage in i...
12/01/2026

Often the boldest move is quiet.

To step away from a dynamic, environment, relationship, situation stops the damage in its tracks.

To step away is a power move.

06/01/2026

To my dating clients/peoples…
Sage wisdom here.
Date consciously my loves ❤️

This month we have Nikkita on board offering counselling services at our practice. She’s taking bookings now! Nikkita ha...
05/01/2026

This month we have Nikkita on board offering counselling services at our practice. She’s taking bookings now!

Nikkita has a Masters in Counseling from ECU, a kind heart, great listening skills and a passion for walking along side people as they delve into whats going on for them.

Im excited to be working alongside Nikkita and sharing the collegial experience with her.

Nikkita will be working Thursdays-Saturdays.

Call or PM to book in with Nikkita

In Nikkitas own words:

About Me as a Counsellor

I am a compassionate, trauma-informed counsellor with a strong foundation in psychology and hands-on experience supporting people through a wide range of emotional and mental health challenges. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in empathy. I focus on creating a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their experiences, build resilience, and feel genuinely understood.

With training across mental health, trauma, and culturally sensitive practice, I support clients using evidence-based approaches tailored to their unique needs. I work holistically, considering personal history, environment, culture, and strengths to help clients gain clarity, develop coping skills, and move toward meaningful and lasting change.

And just like that I’m back at work! Almost 3 weeks off gave me time to replenish and rejuvenate. It also gave me time t...
05/01/2026

And just like that I’m back at work!

Almost 3 weeks off gave me time to replenish and rejuvenate.
It also gave me time to reflect, and create some new goals.

I’m back and excited to be once again supporting the best clients (I might be biased) - adults, kids, families and couples.

I have some training planned for this year that will make me stronger in what I do and support me to support you.

Let me know if you’d like to book in. There’s not much, but some capacity for more clients to begin in 2026.

02/01/2026

Ahhh some tough love for the male halves of the hetero couples I work with.
If you want to be chosen by your woman, what you’ve done in the past won’t cut it anymore. Society has changed, and your woman has changed with it.

It is an amazing opportunity for growth. Not only will you be loved more by your woman, but you’ll be loved more by yourself - which is actually the biggest flex.

Two morals to this story: 1. Inclusion matters2. Don’t be a dick The end 😆
19/12/2025

Two morals to this story:

1. Inclusion matters
2. Don’t be a dick

The end 😆

Laugh all we like, but truly try and have this not be your reality. Christmas (or any *special* time) isn’t worth your n...
18/12/2025

Laugh all we like, but truly try and have this not be your reality.
Christmas (or any *special* time) isn’t worth your nervous system!

Do your nervous system regulation strategies that we’ve covered in therapy. It’s MORE important when time is pressured. Keep at it and you’ll retrain that nervous system into trusting calm as safe.

Today is my last working day for 2025 👏👏👏As I reflect on the work year I feel so grateful, emotional and quite a bit tir...
16/12/2025

Today is my last working day for 2025 👏👏👏

As I reflect on the work year I feel so grateful, emotional and quite a bit tired. It has been a huge year.

This year has also been a tumultuous one for many, including myself. There have been some major life events and changes.

At the beginning of 2025 my own mental health was not healthy. I was depressed under the weight of years of chronic health issues, solo parenting children with trauma and personal grief.

I worked hard to rebuild myself. And I was successful. I was proud to have kept working through this time and been a source of strength and support for my clients.

In April my family was hit with some major life events. I needed to stop working for 2-3 months to be there for the people close to me. This was necessarily but challenging. I was afraid that my clients wouldn’t be there when I returned to work.

I have enormous gratitude for the understanding, patience and support that I received from my clients as they waited for my return to work.

In August I was ready to really throw myself back into my work. I moved from being home based to setting up an office in downtown Midland.

What a decision this was!
I had no idea how dramatically it would change my working and home life.
I am busier than ever at work, with more clients, more families, more enthusiasm, more passion and more wonderful change that I get to witness.

There have been some teething problems with scheduling (so sorry to those who have been double booked 🤦🏻‍♀️) while I learn to navigate a larger workload and new systems. Overall though, it’s been a hugely successful step.

As 2025 closes i can confidently say that my mental health is stronger than ever, my physicsl heaith is good and improving, my kids are in the best place they’ve ever been, and I LOVE the work I do. I feel content in my life.

Again I have gratitude for the hearts and souls who trust me with their hurts, tears and laughter. It is sn honour to hear your stories and hold your heart.

2026 brings more growth!
In very exciting news, from January there will be two counsellors at Jo Lockhart Therapy!!!

Nikkita will be joining me in providing services, with more late afternoon and Saturday appointments available.

It will be wonderful to share the collegial experience with her. We will be taking on training together and I will be offeting my experience in mentoring her into her counseling practice.

More info to come later about Nikkita.

I’m still available for inquiries over the break. Besides this I will be enjoying some low-key time connecting with my kids, having naps, reading and generally replenishing myself for an amazing 2026.

I am wishing all of you a wonderful break over the festive season.
May there be rest, reflection, connection in whatever way works for you, inner peace, self care and maybe a lovely gift or two.

🎄 🎁 💏 🛌 ☀️ 📖 ☺️ ❤️‍🩹 🤶

In case you missed it… Christmas is coming! Christmas falls into what I call ‘days with titles’: birthdays, Christmas, M...
10/12/2025

In case you missed it…
Christmas is coming!

Christmas falls into what I call ‘days with titles’: birthdays, Christmas, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, etc.

These days are full of triggers, expectations, memories, comparisons, hopes and hurts for adults and kids.

My survival hot tips are:

1. Go in aware.
Know what has triggered you in the past.
Know what your expectations COULD be. Own that they may be unreasonable. Days with titles are not reasonable times.

2. Go in armed.
Know what would likely best support you through a reaction like you’ve had before.
Put in place everything thats possible to put in place - sensory supports, scripted responses, helpful self talk.

3. Give yourself permission to bail.
If being with people gets too much, you can leave. Take short breaks to the bathroom, somewhere quiet or a short walk outside.
If this isnt enough, leave.
If it’s yourself you’re sick of, leave yourself and get company.

4. Give yourself recovery time.
Acknowledge that you will need time and self care to recover. You wont automatically be your ‘normal self.

5. All of these tips apply to children.
Support the children in your care, or in your company to cope as best they can. And if it’s too much, support them to be able to leave.

Edited - session has been filled now I have a Saturday cancellation now available on Saturday 13th December at 2:30pm. H...
05/12/2025

Edited - session has been filled now

I have a Saturday cancellation now available on Saturday 13th December at 2:30pm.

Highly unusual for this to be available.

Message or text me know if you’d like to jump into this time slot.

Knowing and understanding your own sensory sensitivities, and knowing how to support yourself with those is a game chang...
03/12/2025

Knowing and understanding your own sensory sensitivities, and knowing how to support yourself with those is a game changer.

It’s definitely vital for neurodivergent folks, but it’s important for everyone.

We all have quirks.
We all have little things that get us off kilter.

Being able to manage those, and communicate those to our close people, enables us to be more regulated, calmer, happier, and have more capacity for the good things in life. Our energy can switch from coping and getting by, to having fun, connection and working towards goals.

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8-12 Stafford St
Midland, WA
6056

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Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
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