About the Group
Join us for a taster workshop designed to help you deepen your understanding of yourself and grow as a reflective and ethical practitioner.
What to expect:
Humanistic Counselling
Self-concept
TA (Transactional Analysis)
Your inner voice
Experiential Activities:
Mirror work - looking into the self, guided self-analysis
Psychological Discussions
Reflective processes.
Your Group Facilitators
Dr Joanna Naxton
Dr Joanna Naxton, is a Doctor of Counselling Philosophy with extensive experience in counselling, psychotherapy, and mental health research. She specialises in working with complex emotional presentations, including anxiety, depression, and self-injury. Joanna lectures with Sunderland University and East Durham College on a range of counselling and psychology modules.
Dr. Naxton’s work bridges theory and practice to support both clients and practitioners. She has contributed to research on therapist emotional responses, therapeutic resistance, and professional development, and she is passionate about empowering practitioners through reflective learning and evidence-informed practice.
In addition to teaching, Dr. Naxton leads workshops, supervises practitioners, and develops innovative programs to enhance counselling and mental health practice across the North East.