My name is Joanne, the founder of BizzJoy Counselling and I'm based at my lovely therapy room, at Ardgowan Square, in Greenock - offering face to face and online Counselling for individuals as well as relationships. I've grown up and lived in Inverclyde all my life and I understand what it means to be a part of this great community, as well as it's challenges. I chose to do the majority of my 'hands-on' counselling placement training locally at Jericho House (men's house). Working with issues such as addiction and trauma changed my life, my thinking and who I am as a person. Here at BizzJoy Counselling network partnerships are important, to keep mental health professionals in our area working together for the one purpose - healthy minds, safety, wellbeing and support for the people of in Inverclyde. These partnerships and networks are growing to allow us all to collaborate with each other, ensuring Inverclyde has a trustworthy, professional and ethical group of businesses and organisations supplying the essential support needed and to ensure the public know who the therapists are that operate ethically and are qualified to do so. At BizzJoy Counselling we work with individuals, couples and groups referring themselves privately, or via referrals from local third sector agencies, businesses, GPs, community health workers, local authority and mental health network partners. Referrals are also accepted from further afield agencies, employers and health care providers too. Of course, we are proud to also continue to work in partnership with Inverclyde Association for Mental Health, SFAD, Your Voice and the Local Authority, who provide such valuable services in our community. Having a past life as an HR Manager and as a continued registered member of the CIPD, I am also able to work with managers and staff who have difficulties surrounding their work, or personal life - to coach, train, develop, or motivate them through difficult times professionally and personally. Having dual professional memberships with BACP and CIPD, enables me personally to offer both the qualifications and professional experiences - which is a unique service within Inverclyde. So why would counselling therapy help? For adults, it offers the opportunity to get vulnerable, to say everything you've always wanted to say, 'get it all off your chest', to meet someone regularly (face to face or online) who is going to actively listen, who is going to 'see' you, validate and understand you and above all support you, while we journey through the exploration, awareness and acceptance, to overcome any issues together! This is a place that is safe and where you won't be judged. Counselling allows exoloration to find out why you are the way you are, including awareness of triggers, defences and behaviours - giving opportunity for acceptance and self development. As couples, your relationship may need a safe place to explore difficulties, struggles and to understand what is actually going on and why - all with a hope of either resolving any issues, leading to a more healthy and loving relationship moving forward, or making a decision of splitting amicably. Any questions - get in touch.
