Emotional Intelligence Coach, Speaker. Psychotherapist, Author

Hello, I’m Joy, a British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) accredited psychotherapist, emotional intelligence coach and speaker, based in Buckinghamshire, UK I am author of the mental health handbook ‘Navigating Stress: How to Find Calm During Stressful Times’ (2021, Welbeck Balance). I experienced five earth-shattering family bereavements within the space of three years. I lost my 23-year-old son to suicide in 2018. I lost my sister and niece in 2020, then Mum and Dad in 2021. Life is about learning to navigate the positive and the negative challenges, right? And growing from the experience? My therapeutic background literally saved my life, helping me to rebuild my confidence, self-worth and determination. Owning my business therapy story has been a key part of my journey. Being an entrepreneur isn’t easy, but I wouldn’t give up the independence it affords me, to work for anyone else. I will be sharing my journey with you, for BWTOC UK 24, in a 45-minute Salon, inviting you to re-think your approach to Private Practice and asking: ‘Are You Minding Your Own Therapy Business?’