I'm so glad you're here!Â
One of the best decisions you could make is to take time to work on your confidence, self-belief and resilience so that you, and your loved ones can live an awesome, happier and more fulfilling life.
I am so glad you're here and have chosen me to be the person to support you on this awesome journey! Let me introduce myself...
Hi, I'm Jo
I am an experienced therapist and qualified transformational coach. I have nearly 20 years experience working in schools; 12 years psychotherapy experience as a music therapist and more recently as a mental health and personal development coach.Â
My story
 I was that child. The child that suffered with low self confidence and self worth. It affected me throughout my teens into my adult years and it took a lot of support and hard work to overcome my hurdles to create a life I love and feel so happy living.
I trained as a Music Therapist and specialised my work in child mental health and development. I achieved my diploma in Transformational Coaching in 2021 and now use all my skills combined to do all important personal development work with children, teens and adults.Â
Over the years working in different establishments, I have been saddened by the lack of support available for those who don’t meet the criteria or aren’t placed in the “in desperate need” box. Any child, teen or parent suffering from anxiety, overwhelm, low self-worth or confidence, or relationship struggles…is worthy of my support and I’m here ready to give it in abundance!
Why I do what I do
My passion is to encourage all young people to feel the confidence and happiness they deserve and to build the resilience and inner strength needed to cope with unfamiliar and sometimes scary situations.
My values
You're awesome.
There is only one you, and discovering your 'awesome' is a great way to uncover and express who you really want to be deep down.
I believe that every parent and child deserves to feel confident and happy in their own skin and have the tools to navigate the emotional waters life takes us through no matter our age.
Jo, we were walking around the supermarket and my daughter told me she felt she looked pretty today. We haven't had any body issues since she started Club Awesome and my goodness it was amazing to hear her say something so nice about herself I can't thank you enough.
____ Jo, mother of Club Awesome member, age 8
Before joining Club Awesome, my daughter had a lot of anxiety each evening before school, worrying about how her day would go. Now she's able to sleep better and is excited to see what each day will bring knowing she has the strategies to cope with any stressful situation that happens. After every session, she wanted to keep going and made some beautiful friendships there. I love seeing her so confident. Thank you so much!
____ Monika, mother of a Club Awesome member, age 8
My qualifications
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I am deeply passionate about continuous personal and professional development. I graduated in 2011 with a Msc in Music Therapy at Queen Margaret University in Edinburgh. I specialised in working in mainstream educational settings with children who experienced emotional and behavioural difficulties, as well as in various different settings with children and adults with learning and cognitive difficulties.
After experiencing the transformative effects of life coaching firsthand, I made the decision to change direction and study as a Transformational Coach, qualifying with my Diploma from Animas in 2021.Â
IÂ am registered and up-to-date with the PVG (Protective Vulnerable Groups)Â scheme for Disclosure Scotland, and I am committed to continuously developing and updating my knowledge to best serve the people who choose to work with me, putting their trust in me as their coach.
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