Welcome to our website! My name is Jo and I run Sakura well Being.

I have a BSc in Criminology and Psychology and went on to study and qualify in Counselling and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. For over 20 years I have worked with people who are addicted to substances, who alongside their addictions, frequently have mental health problems such as depression, anxiety and stress.

 

I first became interested in holistic therapies over 10 years ago whilst working at a Drug Rehabilitation Centre, and witnessed the many positive benefits that Reiki healing had on the clients there. I tried the treatment for myself and was so impressed that I went on to become a Reiki Master in Usui and Karuna Reiki. (for more information about this wonderful treatment please go to the Menu under "services".)

I continued my studies and qualified in a range of other holistic therapies including Reflexology, Seated Acupressure Massage, Natural Lift Facial Massage, Swedish Body Massage and Crystal Healing.

Nine years ago myself and my daughter were involved in a car accident, after which I was diagnosed with Generalised Anxiety Disorder. Conventional help for this was limited so I looked to find alternative ways to deal with the physical pain and the anxiety I was experiencing. It was at this point that I discovered the amazing benefits of Mindfulness Practice. Seeing the many positive effects of this practice on both myself and my daughter, I began to use these techniques whilst working with my substance misuse clients. To increase my knowledge and skills, I went on to study  Life Coaching, Neuro-linguistic Programming (NLP) and Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT). A combination of these approaches had been hugely beneficial and has helped these clients enormously to cope with their depression and anxiety.

More recently I have been working in a school helping children with behavioural problems who have also experienced the benefits of Mindfulness.

For many years I have been going into companies offering various Holistic Treatments and Mindfulness Coaching. I also work from a private clinic in Headingley, Leeds. I am also able to offer Video sessions for the Mindfulness Coaching.

Please feel free to contact me if you would like more information about how I may be able to help you as an individual or your organisation. I’d be delighted to talk with you and look forward to hearing from you.

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For more information about Mindfulness please click here:

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www.sakurawellbeing.com/about-mindfulness

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