Person Centred Counselling in the Construction Industry
23 March 2025
Construction is built around solving problems. If something is not level, you adjust it. If a circuit is faulty, you test it. If the programme
Joanna Oxford – Integrative Counsellor
Mental Health, Wellbeing and Online Counselling
I’m Joanna Oxford, a registered Integrative Counsellor with a background spanning more than 20 years within the NHS and experience working across a range of mental health settings.
During my NHS career, I worked within different mental health environments, including forensic and inpatient services. This gave me a broad understanding of mental health difficulties, the experiences people can face and the different forms of support that may be available.
I now work in private practice and have developed extensive experience providing counselling online. I understand that speaking to somebody remotely can feel unfamiliar at first, so I place particular importance on creating a space where you can feel comfortable, heard and able to explore what is happening for you at your own pace.
As an Integrative Counsellor, I draw on different therapeutic ideas and approaches depending on the individual and what they bring to counselling. Rather than assuming one way of working will suit everybody, our sessions can be shaped around your experiences, circumstances and what you want to explore.
Alongside my counselling work, I have also worked as a specialist mental health mentor with university students, supporting people as they navigate the pressures of study alongside their mental wellbeing.
My approach is supportive, thoughtful and non-judgemental. You don’t need to arrive knowing exactly what you want to say or where to begin. Counselling gives us space to explore things together and understand what feels important to you.
Qualifications
- Foundation Degree of Science Health Science (Mental health)
- Integral Therapeutic Counselling
- BACP Registered Member
Reviews
I feel we are building a very nice and professional relationship with Jo. I feel safe talking to her, I feel safe being vulnerable and crying, and I feel I can trust her. I believe she wishes the best for me and tries to guide me. I think with each session we understand each other better. I am getting to know how she leads the therapy, and she is helping me to look for a new approach. I really like that often she does not even ask direct questions; she just guides me toward a topic and lets me approach it myself.
I found some answers during the session on how to handle a particular situation. I am curious if I will be able to withstand the pressure of my own emotions in that situation, but I am hopeful now. I can identify with the suggestion, feeling that it meets who I am and how I want to approach the problem. I think that building a good therapist-patient relationship is crucial for being able to find solutions that fit my life situation and personality, and I believe we are on a good path to being able to do it
Joanna is a great listener, open minded and easy to talk with. I have done only few sessions yet, every time I felt understood and conversation flows easily.
She makes me reflect and offers options in facing my issues. She also checks in regularly which gives me the confidence I need that when something goes wrong, I do have her ear
I’ve only just started therapy but so far Jo has been very easy to talk with and is very focused on making sure sessions are productive for me.
Jo is a kind, respectful and thoughtful person. She is helpful working through problems and thinking about solutions. She has really helped me look forward to speaking about issues and being accepted for the things going on inside of me.
Thank you for the ‘review’ session yesterday. It felt really good to reflect on where we started and how far we’ve come. It has been a life-altering, wonderfully empowering and wholly supportive process, and I’m so glad that I finally took the leap and sought the help I needed. I’m also incredibly glad that I was matched with you.
I’m writing as I think I will take a therapy break, I’m not sure how long it will be at this point as there are many changes on the horizon and, although I feel much more confident in my ability to navigate these changes, I may decide to return to therapy to help me through them.
Overall, I wanted to communicate my thanks to you in helping me through what has arguably been one of the most difficult times of my life, and wish you all the best.
Pricing
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Frequently Asked Question
Yes. Your sessions are treated as confidential and our coaches and counsellors are expected to follow appropriate professional confidentiality standards.
There may be limited circumstances where information needs to be shared, such as where there is a serious concern about safety or where disclosure is required by law. Your provider can explain their confidentiality arrangements at the start of your work together.
That’s completely okay. The relationship you have with your coach or counsellor matters, and sometimes the first person you speak to won’t feel like the right fit.
If that happens, let us know and we’ll help you explore another provider.
- Single session: £85
- 5 sessions: £400 (save £25)
- 10 sessions: £800 (save £50)
We keep pricing simple and transparent.
Every session will be different depending on whether you choose coaching or counselling and the provider you work with.
You can expect a confidential, non-judgemental space where you have time to talk openly about what is going on for you. A coach may focus more on goals, change and practical next steps, while counselling may give you space to explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences in greater depth.
Your provider will work at a pace that feels appropriate for you.
Sessions usually last 50–60 minutes and can be:
- Phone
- Video call
- Face-to-face (where available)
Coaching is generally more focused on where you are now, where you would like to get to and the changes you want to make. Counselling provides space to explore emotions, experiences and difficulties in greater depth.
There is no fixed script. Your sessions should develop around what you need and what you feel comfortable discussing.
Email: jo*****@*********ft.com
We’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
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