Personal tragedy leads to new business launch
A personal tragedy has led to a new business opportunity for mum-of-two Joling Nunn.
For a series of counselling sessions following her brother’s sudden death proved such a positive experience, Joling decided it was a career she wanted to pursue herself.
Cody had ended his own life in 2010 but it was another five years before Joling sought help to deal with the grieving process.
It proved a pivotal moment, as Joling explained: “I was offered six sessions through my employer at the time, as I was suffering from delayed grief after my brother committed suicide.
“It allowed me to address my emotions directly and really made me focus on self-awareness regarding my triggers. I thought then that this was something I wanted to offer other people.”
The 38-year-old, from Newton Aycliffe, added: “I opted for a counselling course, having had this great experience with a counsellor personally, and wanted to give that type of support to others. I started at Level 1 and progressed right though to Level 6.”
Joling, who is married with two sons aged nine and seven, has just graduated from her BA (Hons) Degree in Integrative Counselling Practice at Bishop Auckland College at a ceremony held at Durham Cathedral.
She said: “I wanted to complete this course to become a counsellor working for myself and just a few months after passing, I am running a successful private practice. My self-awareness and personal development stand out as the most significant part of my growth and acceptance.
“I work part-time as a funeral service arranger for John Meynell, a Dignity branch, and see my private practice clients on the other days. I can manage my time around the boys’ school hours and, once I feel confident enough, I will leave the funeral role to pursue my counselling practice full-time.”
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