Welcome to Semper Amore
Counselling Services & Resources
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hello in Kabi Kabi/Gubbi Gubbi language, the traditional owners of the land in which our services are delivered
I am Josephine Lapthorn (she/her)
Most people call me Jo. I am the Director and primary counsellor at Semper Amore.
Services include:
Counselling for individuals
Professional supervision for helping professionals
Therapeutic resources for retail
Training & consultancy for agencies
Services are delivered through face-to-face (via outdoor therapy) and telehealth.
Are you moving through perimenopause or menopause and not quite feeling yourself?
You do not have to navigate this stage of life alone. I offer a warm, supportive space to help you make sense of the emotional, physical, and personal changes that can come with perimenopause and menopause.
You may be experiencing mood changes, anxiety, overwhelm, irritability, or a sense that your identity is shifting. Together, we work to understand what is shifting for you, while building practical ways to support your wellbeing and feel more steady day to day.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or struggling with self-doubt and overthinking?
Self-compassion is merely learning to treat yourself in a way that you would someone you care about – becoming an inner ally rather than an inner enemy. Thousands of research articles argue people who are more self-compassionate experience greater well-being:
Less:
Depression
Anxiety
Stress
Shame
More:
Happiness
Life satisfaction
Self-confidence
Physical health
In developing a more self-compassionate stance we will explore the concepts of self-kindness, common humanity and mindfulness. I will also talk about the importance of self-compassion from a neuroscience perspective. The work we do in session may focus intently on developing self-compassion skills by working pragmatically through activities, or can be weaved throughout sessions as areas of your life are explored.
I trust the following pages will provide you with a deeper understanding of how I can support you.
If you want to find out more about me and my practice, feel free to contact me for free, 15 minute phone consultation.
“WE DON’T HAVE TO DO IT ALL ALONE. WE WERE NEVER MEANT TO.”
-Brene Brown