Jo Bullen
Psychotherapist
Available for new clients
I am systemic family and couples psychotherapist with 20 years of experience across the National Health Service (UK public mental health services), private and voluntary sectors.
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About me
I am dedicated to helping individuals and couples deepen their understanding of themselves and their relationships. My belief in the transformative power of human connection has driven my passion for specializing in this area of psychotherapy.
I understand that relationships can be complicated and when they are not going well, they can lead to stress, anxiety, low mood, isolation and disconnection. These issues could affect your relationship with yourself, perhaps manifesting as self-esteem or confidence problems, or with others, such as family members where tensions, conflicts, or parenting challenges may arise. Additionally, they might impact your relationship with your partner, leading to struggles with communication, disconnection, infidelity, separation, or intimacy.
I speak:
English
Location:
Cascais, Portugal
Approach
Treatment Approaches
Family therapyRecommended for families who want to resolve conflicts, improve communication, and understand each other better within the family dynamic.
Narrative therapyRecommended for those who want to rewrite the way they view their life story and feel more empowered in their personal journey.
Systemic therapyRecommended for those who want to understand how their relationships and environments influence their behavior and emotions, particularly within family or organizational systems.
My therapeutic approach is guided by systemic thinking and an interest in relational dynamics, incorporating insights from attachment theory, narrative and psychodynamic approaches, as well as neuroscience and the mind-body connection. My aim is to help you understand how and why difficulties may have arisen and then integrate this understanding into your life to create meaningful change.
I offer a dynamic, collaborative, and compassionate therapeutic experience with a practical touch.
Experience
Psychotherapist and Psychoeducation workshop facilitator – Self Space May 2022 – Present
Systemic Psychotherapist – Private Practice - Sept 2018 - present
Academic Tutor - Exeter University - Sept 2021 - 2023
Systemic Psychotherapist and Occupational Therapist (Mental Health) - NHS (UK) - Sept 2006 - April 2022
Education
Psychedelic Integration Practitioner Course (Lisbon) - January 2023
Exeter University (UK) – Systemic Supervisor Course Sept 2021 – Sept 2022
Kings College London (UK) – MSc Family Therapy (Distinction) Sept 2016 – Sept 2018
The Tavistock and Portman (UK) - Certificate and Diploma Applied Systemic Theory Sept 2013 – July 2015
Southbank University - MSc Occupational Therapy (Merit) Sept 2006 – July 2008
Sussex University - BA Social Anthropology (2:1) Sept 2000 – July 2003
St Lawrence School - 3 x A level/ 9 x GCSE Sept 1992 – July 1999
Cost
Free 15 minute introductory callSliding scale starting at €50
Couples Session
€90 (50 minutes)
Family Session
€90 (50 minutes)
Individual Session
€70 (50 minutes)
Insurances
Private Pay
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Last active
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Usually responds within 24 hours
Next available: May 2