Jo Goodwin-Worton

Grief, Loss and Bereavement Specialist

For a confidential FREE consultation please contact me:

Tel: 07359 338044

Email: seedsintime@outlook.com

Sessions can be arranged face to face (in Stafford), online or via telephone.

As a grief, bereavement and loss counsellor I offer a safe space to express and process your grief/loss, helping you find your own personal and meaningful understanding as you move forwards. The goal in counselling is not to ‘move on’ or ‘get over’ grief, but to find a way through the grief or loss, helping you to move forward with a sense of strength and clarity.

If you are struggling after a loss or bereavement, you may benefit from talking to a counsellor. You may also find it beneficial to talk to someone who is outside of your immediate circle of family and friends.

Grief is a personal journey and whilst there are common signs that we share in our experiences, every person is different. Your feelings of loss and grief are unique to you!

Counselling can provide a safe place to explore these feelings and gain a better understanding of the grieving process.

What happens in bereavement counselling?

Firstly, I place a great emphasis on ensuring that you feel comfortable and safe in sessions, ensuring that you have the opportunity to talk in your own time. There is no time limit to the amount of sessions offered, they are arranged on a session-by-session basis, this way you can be assured that you do not feel rushed to speak about your grief or loss in just a few sessions.

In our sessions I will work with you to help you identify any unresolved emotions or feelings around the bereavement or loss, offering practical and sustainable coping strategies. You may feel it helpful to talk about how the loss has impacted your life, but also how other areas in your life have been impacted too.

Throughout our sessions, I will provide you with tools to manage your grief, focusing on your own health and wellbeing and developing your own ‘new-normal’.

How do you arrange some counselling?

I always offer a 30-minute free consultation to all my clients. I will explain about Seeds in Time, the important aspect of confidentiality and how sessions are arranged. I will also ask about the nature of your loss or bereavement so I can ensure that this type of counselling would be beneficial. It is also an opportunity to ask any questions you may have about counselling.

We will discuss your needs with regards to the frequency of sessions and arranging them on a date and time which works around your current commitments. I will also discuss the session fees.

When to start counselling?

Everyone experiences a loss or bereavement differently, there is certainly, a ‘no size fits all’ approach. Some people may wish to seek support straight after a loss, whilst others may need an undefined period of time. Whether it is a few weeks or a few years, there is no time frame for seeking support. It is important to listen to your own emotional needs and make contact when you feel ready.

To ensure timely access to support, I strive to maintain short waiting lists. Appointments are typically scheduled within 10 working days following the initial free consultation.

Appointments can be held face to face (Stafford), online or via telephone.

I can help you with (not exhaustive):

Grief/Bereavement support (recent or past)
Loss associated with relationships
Loss of personal health & wellbeing
Staff support (for employees or employers)
Pet Loss
End of Life Support (for patients and families)
Long-term Illness support (individuals and families)

I am also able to provide group talks/presentations.

My qualifications include:

BSc (Open) Degree specialising in Psychology with Counselling
Advanced Diploma in Bereavement Counselling and Thanatology
University Certificate of Higher Education in Psychology
University Diploma of Higher Education in Psychology
Level 5 - Advanced Diploma in Child Psychology
CPD Accredited Training - Trauma-Informed Counselling
Level 4 - Diploma in Counselling and CBT
Level 3 - Diploma in Bereavement and Grief Counselling
BSc (Open) degree specialising in Health and Social Care

I am the author of two published books.

My first book is entitled Caring for Cancer, the Real Journey. It's my uncensored real-life journey of caring for someone with cancer and how I coped with the emotions and expectations surrounding bereavement and grief.

It is written using real thoughts and feelings and based on factual events and how, ultimately, I used those experiences to forge my way through bereavement and onto an inspirational journey of finding hope, encouragement and a renewed lust for life.

Caring for Cancer, the Real Journey can be purchased from Amazon here.

‘Back to normal?’ is a collection of inspiring stories about real people and the real lives they have led following a bereavement or loss.

How is it possible to even contemplate moving on from a specific loss or bereavement? The answer lies in each of us individually, sharing our stories and our experiences helps us to understand that we are not alone.

Back to Normal? can be purchased from Amazon here.

For Book Enquiries:

Tel: 07359 338044

Website: www.seedsintime.co.uk

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