About Jo Bealey. Counselling in Perth, Applecross and Joondalup

My Approach

You might look like you’re coping, holding it together, doing what needs to be done.
But beneath the surface, you’re carrying emotional imprints that go deeper than logic. Grief that never had a name. Needs that were or are never quite met. A childhood that taught you to stay small to feel safe  or loud to feel seen.

I know this, not just professionally, but personally.
Before I became a therapist, I was the one quietly managing, over-functioning, trying to make sense of it all.

That’s why this work matters so deeply to me.
Because therapy isn’t about fixing what’s broken, it’s offering a space where your story is held with care, not judgment.

This is where our work begins.

My practice centres around attachment-based psychotherapy – a deeply compassionate, evidence-informed approach that explores how your earliest relationships shape the way you love, trust, and relate – both to others and to yourself. For many clients, this means tending to the ache that lives beneath “I’m fine.”

The attachment wound. The longing to be held, emotionally. The impact of being too responsible, too early. Together, we gently begin to unlearn those old survival patterns  and offer your nervous system a new experience: One where connection doesn’t cost you your dignity. One where you feel safe enough to stay. 

You don’t need to perform to be held here. You’ll be met with presence, not pressure. With curiosity, not correction. With someone who’s walked this path too – and who’s here to walk beside you now.

What to Expect

Our sessions are collaborative and paced around you. This isn’t about forcing progress – It’s about tuning into what your body, heart, and nervous system are ready for.

You’ll be met in a space that honours your story, your limits, and your longings. We’ll explore the patterns that no longer serve you, gently build emotional resilience, and grow your capacity to feel safe, connected, and fully yourself – even in the relationships that once felt hardest.

Whether you join me in person at my Edgewater Or Applecross office (supporting Perth + Applecross + Joondalup) easily accessible with public transport or online from the comfort of home – you can expect warmth, professionalism, and a consistent space that centres you.We  collaborate to build a life that is more truly you, connected, and secure.

When you’re ready, I’m here.

Nurturing the aspects of yourself that require attention is something you can do at any time. We  collaborate to build a life that is more truly you, connected, and secure.