Work with Jo
When life and health have become complicated
Sometimes it helps to talk things through with someone who can listen, ask questions and help you see the bigger picture.
I offer thoughtful, practical conversations to help you make sense of what’s going on, focus on what matters and find ways to make everyday life a little more manageable.
Work with Jo
When life and health have become complicated
Sometimes it helps to talk things through with someone who can listen, ask questions and help you see the bigger picture.
I offer thoughtful, practical conversations to help you make sense of what’s going on, focus on what matters and find ways to make everyday life a little more manageable.
When there's so much to think about, it's hard to know where to start
Living with ongoing illness, or supporting someone who is, can bring an extraordinary amount to deal with.
There may be appointments to organise, information to make sense of, treatments and supplements to keep track of, and decisions that seem to lead to yet more decisions.
And then there’s the rest of your life.
Perhaps things haven’t turned out as you’d hoped. You’ve had to give up or change plans, taken on responsibilities you didn’t expect, or gradually lost touch with some of the things you used to enjoy.
You might be managing everything reasonably well on the surface, but feel as though your own life has become rather squeezed.
Sometimes, when you’re in the middle of it all, it can be difficult to see what might help.
That’s where I come in.
A chance to talk it all through
I offer a space to talk openly about what’s happening in your life, without having to arrive with everything neatly organised or know exactly what you need.
I’ll listen, ask questions and help you look at things from different angles.
We might explore what is taking up so much of your time and energy, where things have become unnecessarily complicated, or what really deserves your attention.
We might talk about conflicting health information, the pressure to keep trying new things, or how to approach decisions when you feel overwhelmed by the choices.
Or we might look at how illness has changed your everyday life, what you’ve been missing and whether there’s a small way to make room for something that matters to you.
Sometimes a fresh perspective is helpful. Sometimes it’s a practical idea you hadn’t considered. And sometimes it’s simply a relief to be able to think aloud with someone who understands how complicated life alongside illness can become.
The 'What Next?' Session
60 minutes | £95 | Online or in the New Forest
A one-to-one conversation to help you make sense of what you’re dealing with and explore what might help.
Before we meet, I’ll ask you a few short questions about your situation and what you’d most like to discuss.
You don’t need to prepare a detailed health history, gather years of records or complete a long questionnaire.
We’ll start with whatever feels most important to you.
Depending on your circumstances, we might:
- Untangle something that’s become confusing or overwhelming.
Look at where your time, money and energy are going.
Talk through competing priorities, information or decisions.
Explore what’s changed in your everyday life and what you’ve been missing.
Consider a simpler way to approach something that’s taking up too much headspace.
Find one small, realistic way to make more room for something you enjoy.
We won’t necessarily cover all these things, and there’s no predetermined outcome.
The aim is for you to leave with a little more clarity, a useful perspective or something practical to consider.
Afterwards, I’ll send you a few brief notes if they’d be helpful, capturing the main things we discussed and any ideas or questions you’d like to take forward.
This won’t be a detailed report or a new list of things you’re expected to do.
What you might take away
Every conversation is different.
You might find that you have a clearer sense of what deserves your attention now and what can wait.
You might see a different way of approaching something that’s been frustrating or exhausting you.
You might recognise that a particular responsibility, routine or expectation is taking more from you than you’d realised.
Or you might come away with a small idea for bringing something enjoyable back into your everyday life.
I can’t promise we’ll resolve everything in an hour.
But I can offer you my full attention, thoughtful questions and a practical, grounded conversation about what might help.
Why talk with me?
My background brings together biological sciences, scientific research and publishing, training as a Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach, and years of personal experience living alongside complex chronic illness.
When my son was unwell, our family spent years researching, attending appointments, trying different approaches and attempting to understand what might help.
Some of what we learnt genuinely did help him, and he eventually became well again.
But I also remember how much of our lives became consumed by the work of trying to get there.
That experience taught me two things: how important it can be to keep asking questions and looking for answers, and how important it is not to lose sight of life while you’re doing it.
I’m naturally curious, questioning and practical. I enjoy making sense of complicated information, noticing connections and helping people look at situations from a different angle.
But I don’t believe everyone needs another plan, another set of instructions or more homework.
Sometimes a good conversation can be surprisingly useful.
What I don't do
I’m not a doctor, therapist or clinical practitioner.
I don’t diagnose conditions, interpret medical tests, prescribe treatments or advise you to change medication or supplements.
I’m happy to discuss general health information, help you think critically about something you’ve read or prepare questions for your healthcare team. But I won’t assess which treatments are medically appropriate for you.
Our conversations aren’t a replacement for medical care or specialist mental health support.
And I’m not here to persuade you to stop looking for answers to your health problems.
Managing your health matters.
So does having a life alongside it.
Follow-on conversations
40 minutes | £65
If you’d find it helpful to talk again, shorter follow-on sessions are available.
Perhaps something has changed, you’ve tried an idea we discussed or there’s another situation you’d like to think through.
You’re welcome to come back whenever it feels useful. There’s no set programme or expectation that you’ll need regular sessions.
A few kind words
‘She never rushed me and never made me feel stupid for worrying.’
Rachel S.
J’o helped me slow down and make a clear plan.’
Kate W.
‘It felt easy talking to her.’
Emily P.
Not sure if this is right for you?
A short introductory call gives us a chance to talk about what you’re looking for, answer any questions and see whether I’m the right person to help.
There’s no pressure and no obligation to book.