Jo McAndrews

Jo McAndrews is an experienced training consultant and qualified psychotherapist. Over the last twenty years she has worked with a wide range of learners, designing, developing and delivering inspiring and satisfying courses. She works with teams and individuals as part of whole organisations. She has experience in facilitation, supervision and coaching and brings an empowering and thoughtful approach to those she works with.

Jo’s background in Integrative Arts Psychotherapy and storytelling ensure a lively and creative approach to training while her empathic style ensures that no one is pushed too far out of their comfort zone!

Jo has specialised in the field of family bereavement and working with children. She worked as a Senior Practitioner for Winston’s Wish for some years, offering support to bereaved children and families and training professionals in related fields. She then went on to set up a funeral director’s specialising in involving children and creating a personal farewell. She has worked extensively with foster care teams to support the understanding of the needs of children in care.

Jo has a warm and open style which invites people to participate in their own learning and development. She is skilled at communicating with a wide range of people from different backgrounds and levels of experience. She is known for her passionate and engaging delivery and for her practical and common sense approach that is grounded in theory.