A calm space to work through what’s on your mind.
I’m Jo — a fully qualified therapeutic counsellor offering face to face, walk & talk and online sessions. Together we’ll find a pace and an approach that suits you, so you can start moving forward from the inside out.
Joanne Penney, Mncps Dip Couns Inside Out Therapy
People are as wonderful as sunsets if you let them be… When I look at a sunset, I don’t find myself saying, “soften the orange a bit on the right hand corner”… I don’t try to control a sunset. I watch with awe as it unfolds.Carl Rogers
Listening, without judgement, at your pace.
I’m Jo, a counselling professional based in Highcliffe, Dorset, dedicated to listening to you and working alongside you on your journey. I use a combination of approaches to make sense of what you bring, tailoring each session to your personal needs.
My aim is to offer a holistic, supportive and collaborative relationship — caring for your mental and emotional health in a safe, calm and confidential environment, so you can talk through whatever is difficult and find your own way of making changes.
Exploring your past can help you understand how it shapes the present, and how you might approach the future differently.
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Three ways to begin
However we meet, the aim is the same: a space where you feel able to talk openly, without being rushed.
Face to Face
Sessions in my dedicated therapy room in Highcliffe — a safe, relaxed space near the main bus route, with parking a short walk away.
Walk & Talk
Talking while walking outdoors around Chewton Bunny and Highcliffe Beach — fresh air, natural light and gentle movement alongside the conversation.
Online
Secure video sessions from wherever suits you, offering flexibility around family, work and other commitments.
Free 20 minute consultation
If you’d like to ask any questions or simply connect before committing, get in touch to arrange a convenient, no‑obligation phone or video call.
I am a fully qualified therapeutic counsellor and an accredited member of the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society, registered on a professional register accredited by the Professional Standards Authority. I am fully insured, Enhanced DBS checked and registered with the ICO.
will experience a mental health condition each year. If you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, bereavement, relationship breakdown, or health or family problems — even taking the first step and talking about it can be an enormous help, and can begin to ease your mind.