Joanne Sims - Psychotherapy and Counselling

11/10/2026

Some wounds still rip open and hurt, no matter how old you are now.

Or indeed how much time has passed since you were wounded.

Some situations you might never get an answer to,and that's hard to accept.

Especially if you are someone who has a strong drive for justice.

So sometimes,even years later when you least expect it, when you think you're sorted you can still experience hurt.

There is nothing wrong with you.

Learning to support yourself at these times and sustain yourself through the pain, rather than look for outside things to numb the hurt is part of the healing.

Healing does not mean that things are always right or better.

Healing is protecting your peace as much as you can from the pain that may still be inflicted upon you.

09/10/2026

Today marks the start of Baby Loss Awareness Week.

This is a time to reflect, remember and raise awareness of the support available to people and families who experience baby loss.

Grief after baby or child loss doesn't follow a timeline.

Whether your loss was recent or decades ago, your grief is valid.

If you'd like support, do reach out.

07/10/2026

06/10/2026

You might not call yourself corporate.

But if your plate is spinning and extending, if you are managing leadership responsibilities in every area of your life, the pressure is exactly the same.

02/10/2026

It's nearly 9pm.

The kids are finally in bed, the house is quiet, and you've just sat down.

Then the thought arrives: did I lock the door? Is the hob off?

So you go back downstairs and check. Then once more, just to be sure.

Maybe it's the door, the oven, or going over the day in your head in bed.

Whatever it is, on top of work, family and everyone who needs you, it's exhausting to carry.

If this sounds familiar, you're not alone and you're not "being silly".

You don't need a diagnosis to talk it through.

I'm Jo, a counsellor and therapeutic coach based here in Fordingbridge.

I offer a calm, private space with no judgement. Message me, email [email protected] or call 07470 598600 for a free, no-pressure introductory chat.

29/09/2026