Jo wants you to find care that will help you grow and heal.

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Who is Jo?

Jo has over 28 years of experience as a Social Worker. Social Workers are practitioners who have completed a 4 year degree and utilise a holistic approach to address systemic, structural and individual factors. This has allowed Jo to work in areas such as counseling, health, family support, early intervention, disability and case management.

Currently, as well as managing Mountain Light, Jo works part time in an NGO counselling service, specialising in post separation and family law. Jo is trained to build trusting relationships, hold space for complex emotions and support people through change, trauma, grief, and growth.

Jo is a member of the AASW and completes over 20 hours of professional development annually. Some recent trainings include:

  • EMDR

  • Anxiety

  • Somatic work

  • Trauma- informed

  • Safer and Stronger Together (Domestic violence framework)

Nature lover

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Jo encourages her clients to find daily glimmers. For her that beauty is often in nature. She loves exploring the Blue Mountains, capturing moments like light breaking through clouds at sunsets and raindrops on a gumleaf. Some of her photos can be found on the website, taken when out enjoying the wonder of creation.

Community lover

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Jo is passionate about people and making connections, whether through conversation, sharing meals, or campfire music. Jo believes that we are made for relationships and can be our best when we carry a deep knowledge there are others that care for us. Caring for others also improves our lives, reflecting a balance between introspection and connection.

Get started with Jo, today.

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Let’s work together

Interested in working together? Fill out some info and Jo will be in touch shortly. Take a step for change today!