Jo-Anne Karlsson, MSc, GMBPsP, NBCC

Jo-Anne Karlsson, MSc, GMBPsP, NBCC

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Telehealth Available
Professions: Marriage & Family Therapist, Psychotherapist, Other
License Status: I'm a certified professional.
Primary Credential: NBCC
Telephone: +447795494674 x0

Billing and Insurance:

I do not work with insurance companies

Session Fees: £145 Therapy Session £75 Clinical Supervision per 50 minutes
Free Initial Consultation
Weekend Availability
Evening Availability

Therapy in:

33 Thurloe Place

London, London, SW72HQ

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What's My Approach to Therapy?

Using IFS and Brainspotting, we work through anxiety, overwhelm, trauma responses, self-harm, and identity confusion. You don’t need to be in crisis to start. I offer a grounded, non-judgemental space to understand your parts, calm your system, and build trust in yourself. If this feels familiar, let’s talk. You’re trying to make sense of who you are and how to be that person without guilt or overwhelm. School or work pressure, family dynamics, or unspoken shame all play a part. If you’re looking for understanding, confidence, and emotional space to breathe and explore, we can work through this together. Together we explore the parts of you that learned to carry burdens such as pressure, responsibility, or even shame. IFS and Brainspotting help release what’s stuck and reconnect you with what matters. You don’t need to navigate this alone. If you’re ready for change, confidence, and a stronger sense of self, I’m here when you’re ready.

My Practice & Services

Berkshire Mondays & Tuesdays availability from 8am A serene environment perfect for therapy. Convenient parking and access to nature, you can benefit from walk-and-talk sessions, enjoy the calming presence of animals, or take in the tranquil surroundings that enhance the therapeutic experience. South Kensington, London In person Availability from 10am on Wednesdays and Thursdays Located in the heart of London, the South Kensington practice is easily accessible via the Circle, District, and Piccadilly underground lines. While there is no waiting room available, the central location provides quick and convenient access for busy professionals. This urban setting offers a different but equally effective therapeutic atmosphere. Online Sessions (4 days a week and evenings): Monday through Thursday For those who prefer the flexibility of remote therapy, I also offer online sessions. These sessions are available during the day and in the evenings, providing a convenient option for clients who have busy schedules or prefer the comfort of their own space.

How My Own Struggles Made Me a Better Therapist

I've navigated narcissistic relationships myself, so I understand the confusion, self-doubt, and patterns that need unravelling. I've lived between cultures and felt the weight of conflicting expectations. I've stepped into blended family dynamics and the particular challenges of identity questions. These experiences taught me that recovery isn't about following protocols, it's about finding your way back to yourself (which sadly doesn't happen over night). I know what it feels like to question your own judgment, to perform for others, and to slowly rebuild trust in yourself. This is why I don't offer surface-level support or empty reassurance. You deserve someone who understands the real work it takes, who won't let you hide, and who recognises that your exhaustion from pretending is valid. My journey into my own therapy showed me how confronting uncomfortable truths can lead to profound change. That's what I bring to the work.

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Therapy Services & Specialties

Client Age Groups I Work With

  • Teens
  • Adults

Languages

  • English

Groups I Work With

  • I work with adults recovering from difficult and toxic relationships, helping you understand patterns, rebuild trust in yourself, and move forward in a way that works for you. I specialise in working with young adults and teens (15+) navigating identity questions, cultural and family expectations, and life transitions. I have experience supporting LGBTQ+ individuals, those in the entertainment and legal industries, and those in sex work navigating the pressures, identity complexity, and relationship dynamics unique to their worlds. Whether you\'re feeling stuck between who you are and who others need you to be, managing anxiety around change, trying to make sense of yourself after relationship trauma, or processing the particular challenges of your life, I provide a warm, direct space where you can be real. I use Brainspotting and Internal Family Systems to help when talking alone isn\'t enough. Available in London, online throughout the UK, and globally, including the USA, Kuwait, Singapore, and the Middle East.

Industries & Communities Served

  • Entertainment Industry
  • First Responder/Medical Professionals
  • LGBTQ+
  • Military/Law Enforcement
  • Self-Employed and Freelance Professionals

Client Challenges & Concerns I Address

  • Abuse / Abuse Survivor Issues
  • Addictions and Compulsions
  • Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment Issues
  • Blended Family Issues
  • Borderline
  • Control Issues
  • Dissociation
  • Divorce / Divorce Adjustment
  • Drug and Alcohol Addiction
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Emotional Overwhelm
  • Identity Issues
  • LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender) Issues
  • Midlife Crisis / Midlife Transition
  • Multicultural Concerns
  • Narcissism
  • Parenting
  • Posttraumatic Stress / Trauma
  • Self-Doubt
  • Sexual Assault / Abuse
  • Shame
  • Somatization
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation and Behavior
  • Teen violence/dating violence
  • Trust Issues
  • Young Adult Issues

Therapeutic Approaches & Evidence-Based Methods

  • Animal and Equine Assisted Psychotherapies
  • Brainspotting (BSP)
  • Family Systems Therapy
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
  • Structural Family Therapy
  • Systems Theory /Therapy

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