Jo Barnard Your Evolution

01/06/2026

In 2008, I left the corporate world to set up my wellbeing clinic, encompassing mind, body and soul. 18 years on, and still as passionate as ever, clients come to me because they want to feel better about something. They may not know which route to take re therapy or even what they need. And that’s ok, because we work it out together. We identify the goal and then find a way to reach it.

Over the past 20 years, I have qualified (and am insured) in the following treatments listed below and can dip into this range of experience and knowledge to tailor make my offerings.
Skill alone though doesn’t make for effective therapy. Two key ingredients HAVE to be in the mix to achieve great results. One is the trust and rapport between client and therapist. And two is mutual commitment to show up fully and do the work.

If you, or someone you know, could benefit from some help, I offer a no strings initial one-off session to determine needs, goals and whether we’re a good fit.

I’m qualified in the following, but my super power is reading between the lines to get to the true essence of the problem. Please drop me a message if you’d like to explore possibilities in a safe and non-judgmental space.

To your healing and growth. Jo xx 🧡

Dip Psychotherapy and Counselling
Dip Hypnotherapy
Dip EMDR Therapy
Dip Parts Therapy
Dip Life Coaching
Reiki Master/Teacher
Dip Aromatherapy
Dip Swedish Massage
Dip Indian Head Massage
Funeral Celebrant
Spiritual Companion

30/03/2026

Please don’t be afraid to show up fully and shine your loving light on the world. We all need your kindness. Happy Monday, Beautiful xox 🩷✨

12/11/2025

So grateful to this client for taking the time to share her experience of EMDR. And for the beautiful flowers 🥰 We had 7 sessions in quick succession.
“Working with Jo using EMDR has been genuinely life-changing. It helped me process things I’ve carried for years in a way that talking alone never could. I feel calmer, lighter, and more in control of my reactions. It’s as if the old triggers have finally lost their power. EMDR has given me space to move forward with clarity and confidence, and I can’t thank Jo enough for guiding me through it.”

24/10/2025

In the midst of difficult times, it’s easy to forget that for every problem, there is a solution waiting to be found 🩷

12/10/2025

01/09/2025

Hello loves. It’s been a while. I hope you’re doing well. It’s been a very busy and full Summer this end, with wonderful emdr clients, artistic endeavours, family goodness and celebrancy work.
Whilst I’m better known for my funeral celebrancy, it’s a true joy to also carry out wedding ceremonies - especially for those I love dearly 🥰
On Saturday, I was honoured to conduct the service of one of the sweetest couples I know, in the woods on their farm. I snuck into the woods an hour before the ceremony to rehearse and work out how loudly I needed to project my voice with no mic and the occasional gust of wind in an unfavourable direction!! 🤣
What a beautiful day it was, full of fun, love and personal touches. Big congratulations to Mr and Mrs W 🥰🥰

07/08/2025

Another heart warming result; using EMDR therapy on a lovely lady who was suffering badly with high anxiety and emetophobia (fear of being sick). We reached our goal last week and her phobia was even put to the test with some dodgy food! She remained completely calm and rational in the face of it. Triggers no more 🙏🏼🩷

“I contacted Jo to help me with my fear of being sick and to help me with anxiety and after having a few sessions of EMDR I found I was a lot calmer and the stress and anxiety lessened. I learned to recognise the triggers and not react to them, all with Jo’s help.”

13/07/2025

Hello beautiful people. How are you?

I’m currently in southern Spain, recording something wonderful for you!
It’s a creative retreat which you won’t even have to leave home for as it’s all online.

All you need to commit to is one hour per day for 7 days, have a few basic materials and a sketchbook.

The retreat lessons will be sent to you on 1st to 7th August, but you will have access to them for the whole of August so it doesn’t matter which 7 days you choose.

By the end of the week, you will have a sketchbook full of painted pieces that will lead you to your own unique expressive style and you will leave with clarity around what to create next.

It doesn’t matter whether you are a complete novice or a professional artist, you will discover so much about yourself and where to take your creativity next.

What does this have to do with therapy? Well, making art is incredibly beneficial for us on so many levels. It’s good for our brain, it helps us to process our emotions, and as we navigate unknown territory in our art, we learn to do the same in our lives.

Plus, as you may be aware, I’m an abstract artist too. And have so much to share!

If you fancy immersing yourself in expressive creativity, I’d dearly love you to join me.

All of the details can be found here.

Much love, Jo x

https://www.theevolutionofyou.co.uk/sketchbook-retreat Sketchbook Retreat | The Evolution of You

23/05/2025

A truly insightful and deeply moving series explaining neurodivergence.
Most definitely worth a watch 👌🏼

Chris Packham helps autistic people connect with their friends and family in a new way.