About Me
I've always found people endlessly fascinating.
Every person carries a unique story, shaped by their relationships, experiences and the ways they've learned to navigate the world. It is a privilege to be invited into that story, and I never take that invitation lightly.
My role is to offer a safe, compassionate space where you can bring your whole self without fear of judgement.
I'm a mum of three adult children and have been a high school English teacher for over 20 years. I completed my counselling qualification in 2022 and have experience supporting people through addiction, co-dependency, grief and loss, family relationship challenges, and the complexities of adolescence. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck in old patterns, disconnected, or simply longing to know yourself more deeply, my hope is that our work together helps you move towards greater freedom, connection and wholeness.
Like you, I'm still learning and growing too.
Philosophy and Approach
My work is trauma-informed and nervous system based, recognising that patterns that once helped us survive may no longer serve us. Rather than trying to “fix” you, I seek to understand the wisdom behind these patterns and gently support you in creating new ways of responding.
My approach is integrative, drawing on attachment theory, parts work, and somatic healing as a framework for understanding who we are, how we relate, and how we can grow. These approaches help us make sense of the ways our past continues to shape our present while creating opportunities for lasting change.
Testimonials
Jo is open, non-judgemental, insightful, wise and warm. She has a realness that I find endearing and comforting. She approaches our conversations with a gentle curiosity and asks thoughtful questions that prompt me to reflect. She helps to soften my frustrations about issues in my life and helps me be more compassionate.
- Olivia, 35
Jo has a way of making people feel heard, seen and somehow a little braver than before they spent time with her.
- Sarah, 29
She listens to understand, not to fix or respond. When the time is right, she offers wisdom and guidance and sometimes she simply helps you to notice what is happening in your own body, and what your heart has been trying to tell you but you’ve been too afraid to acknowledge.
- Kylie, 59
Work with me
hello@joarmfield.com.au
Above all, I believe you are the expert on your own life.
I don't have all the answers. Instead, I bring thoughtful questions, evidence-informed tools, and therapeutic processes that help you uncover your own wisdom. My role is to walk alongside you as you make sense of your experiences, discover new possibilities, and create meaningful, lasting change.
It would be an honour to walk with you for whatever part of your journey you choose to share.
60 min session $185
Counselling services are not currently rebated by Medicare.
I am able to support NDIS clients who are self-managed or have a plan manager.
Online appointments
Face-to-face available on Sydney's
Northern Beaches
Phone
+61 403 820 877