MY STORY

Joanne Guccione, founder of Internal Healing with Jo

Hi I’m Jo

A Somatic Therapist, Mental Health Mentor, mother, partner, and grandmother in a beautiful, blended family.

I work holistically to support individuals, parents, and young people through the deeply personal and often generational work of healing, connection, and growth.

My own journey has been one of transformation. I carry many beautiful memories from my childhood and teenage years, and I feel immense gratitude for those early chapters of life.

In my mid-to-late twenties, I was blessed to become a mother - a life changing experience that shifted my focus entirely to my home and family.

Like many parents, I believed that being a ‘good’ mum and partner meant putting everyone else’s needs before my own. I didn’t realise at the time how disconnected I was becoming from myself.

As parenting challenges emerged and I began feeling more overwhelmed, fear and anxiety crept in. I tried to control and “fix” everything around me, but the more I did, the more resistance and shutdown I experienced from my children. I was exhausted, constantly doubting myself, and carrying the heavy weight of guilt and shame. I love my children deeply, but I felt like I was failing not just them, but myself.

The truth is, we’re not given a manual for parenting or navigating life’s challenging moments. And like many, I realised I had no idea how to truly support myself, let alone guide my children through their own emotional experiences.

That realisation sparked the beginning of my healing journey.

I committed to learning, unlearning, and reconnecting with myself. I explored somatic therapy, mental health education, and inner child work. I learned to re-parent myself, regulate my nervous system, and create space for compassion and curiosity, not just for others, but for me.

As I healed, everything around me began to shift. My relationship with myself deepened, my parenting softened, and our family dynamic became more connected and supportive. This transformation is what led me here, to Internal Healing with Jo.

Today, I offer my lived experience, knowledge, and holistic approach to support parents, young people, families, and the wider community. Fostering deeper connection, greater understanding, and emotional balance.

My work is grounded in helping others feel seen, heard, and empowered. Because when we heal ourselves, we change the way we relate to the world around us. And that kind of healing ripples outward into our homes, our communities, and across generations.