About Jo Murray

I am a qualified Person Centred Counsellor, Indian Head Massage therapist & Reiki Practitioner.

I have worked at the Everton Children and Family Centre since 2005. I also run private practices in Hope Street & L17. Prior to this I have had over 20yrs experience in management, human resources, recruitment and fund raising.

After travelling the world for a few years in the 90’s I knew I wanted to work with people from all walks of life, as I’ve always been fascinated by the human psyche. I have had many life changing experiences so far and have sometimes found it really tough. My feeling is that the biggest step anyone can take is to decide to change the direction of their lives. I have an intuitive and spiritual nature, which I successfully integrate with my person centred background combined with a practical, down-to-earth approach that fosters deeper understanding & encourages personal empowerment. Because of this I decided that I would also like to help people through their transitions. I’m interested in finding the deeper meaning in life and in a number of holistic areas including numerology, yoga, meditation, homeopathy, creative arts, diet & nutrition, astrology and music which I love.
I believe personal development is limitless and that learning is life long. Throughout the year I attend CPD courses, and in 2010 worked as a coach for the ’Youth at Risk Project’, in 2011 I will be gaining qualifications in Life Coaching, Hypnotherapy, Timeline Therapy and NLP Practitioner.

I have been a volunteer and fund raiser for www.katiesskitracks.org a charity very dear to my heart. It’s for terminally ill & disabled children giving them a once in a life time ski holiday.

Talking isn’t for everyone, so I decided that massage and reiki were other ways to help people de-stress, relax and find Inner Calm. I do home visits for massage and reiki for those who are unable to come to me.

I’m a member of the MBACP (British Association for Counsellors & Psychotherapy) www.bacp.co.uk Qualified Massage therapist VTCT. I also attend personal development workshops through the year to continue my professional development (CPD).

My training, work experience and any achievement

Diploma Level 4 Person Centred Counselling - JMU Community College
Intermediate Certificate in Counselling Skills - City of Liverpool LL
Basic Skills Counselling - Centre For Personal Development Liverpool
Certificate in Loss & Bereavement basic skills counselling - City of Liverpool LL
VTCT Diploma Indian Head Massage Therapy - Manchester School of Massage
Reiki Practitioner Level Two
NVQ Level 4 Supervisory & Management - Southport College
Certificate Business Studies Marketing & Planning a Foundation - Liverpool John Moores University
Level 5 Practitioner in Congnitive Behavioural Therapy

Working with Domestic Violence and its effects
Group Counselling Certificate - Manchester Institute for Psychotherapy
IRPC Business Re-organisation and Employment Law
Laughter Therapy and benefits