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CPCAB Level 5 Diploma in Attachment-Psychotherapeutic CounsellingCPCAB Level 7 Attachment-Focused Psychotherapeutic Pathway to Clinical Mastery
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Reconnect. Rebuild. Renew.Retreats offering connection, growth and healing for therapists and couples through attachment-focused work.
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Attached Together Podcast
For counsellors, psychotherapists and psychologists who want to deepen their understanding of attachment theory and how it shows up in practice. Each episode explores a different aspect of attachment, with CPD available for listening.
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Why we do this
Relationships and personal wellbeing don’t come with a manual. Sometimes you need safe, professional therapy to heal. Other times, you want guided courses to strengthen what you already have. We offer both pathways – so you can choose what’s right for you today.
Meet Jo
I’ve spent more than 15 years walking alongside people as they navigate life’s challenges, relationships, and transitions. As a counsellor, trainer, and supervisor, my work is grounded in attachment theory and a deep belief that healing begins in safe, supportive relationships.
What matters most to me is creating spaces where people feel truly seen, understood, and accepted.
Whether I’m working one-to-one, with couples, or guiding groups of students, I bring empathy, curiosity, and compassion. My own journey has taught me that healing happens in relationship.
That’s why my mission is to make attachment-based therapy and training accessible, meaningful, and genuinely transformative. I believe everyone deserves the opportunity to build healthier relationships – with themselves and with others.
Through therapy, retreats, and training, I aim to:
At the heart of everything I do is a commitment to compassion, integrity, and growth – supporting people to rewrite their stories and create lives built on trust, resilience, and connection.






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