Joanne Guccione, founder of Internal Healing with Jo

I’m a Holistic Therapist and Mental Health Mentor, mother, partner and grandmother with a beautiful, blended family.

Growing up, I had many wonderful memories throughout my childhood and into my teenage years.

I was blessed to become a mum in my mid to late twenties. This shifted my energy into home life, with my kids' needs as my top priority. I believed that to be the perfect parent and partner, I had to put my own needs aside. At the time, I never questioned this belief, but it came at a great cost, leading to the loss of my relationship with myself.

Amidst the growing disconnection with myself and the surfacing parenting challenges, I was overwhelmed by fear and anxiety. My attempts to fix and control situations only led to constant defiance and shutdowns in my children. I felt like I was drowning, losing control, and consumed by self-doubt, guilt, and shame. Despite giving my all, I felt like I was failing as a parent.

As parents, we aren’t handed a guidebook for this beautiful, important job we have. I often found myself feeling lost when it came to supporting my children through life’s challenges. The reality was, I didn’t truly know how to support myself.

This realisation ignited a journey of self-discovery and growth. I needed to understand and nurture my own well-being, re-parent, and reconnect with myself. Through education and guided support, I transformed my relationship with myself, leading to a profound positive shift in both my personal life and my parenting journey

This is when I knew I had to bring my lived experience, knowledge, and skills to parents, young people, and families as a whole. I guide and support our caregivers and children, cultivating a deeper connection with each other and creating healthier, happier relationships.

MY STORY