Jo Blakemore
Jo Blakemore
BA(Hons) Art Psychotherapy, PgDip counselling, PgCert Supervision, MA Psychotherapy.
Availability
Wait List
Service Locations
Dunedin City
Travel Information
Able to travel when approved in advance
Practising Since: Since 2010.
Languages Spoken: English.
Specialist Area(s): Therapeutic relationships.
Qualification or Styles of Therapy:
Humanistic, psychodynamic, existentially curious.
Jo is trained in Psychotherapy, specialising in person-centred practices and working systemically in the field of trauma and distress. Jo works with individuals and families.
Jo has a wealth of experience working with people. She has worked with male prisoners, migrants, the armed forces, families and children in a variety of settings.
She has experience across many areas of mental health and has worked in a number of different settings including secure government facilities, outreach services, schools, prisons, youth specialty services as well as a variety of community health settings.
Jo uses a range of therapeutic approaches that are guided by psychoanalytic formulation and influenced by client preferences. She has skill in many evidence based therapies.
Jo aims to develop a sound therapeutic relationship with her clients and to empower them to make positive changes in their lives.
Dunedin
Associated Services
ACC Sensitive Claims Services
Through the ACC Sensitive Claims Service we offer fully funded support, treatment and assessment services for survivors of sexual abuse or assault. Our Named Service Providers are skilled, experienced, and qualified professionals.
Clinical Supervision
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Equine Therapy
Equine therapy has been used to treat anxiety, ADHD, eating disorders, addiction, depression, PTSD and many other mental health conditions, and, in addition to targeting symptoms of those disorders, is theorized to help people build confidence, self-awareness, and empathy.
Private Therapy Services
At South Coast Psychology, our providers offer evidence-based, culturally grounded and compassionate care to support you at your own pace. Private sessions provide flexible, timely support without the requirements of external funding or referrals.