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Jo Shenton, BACP

Credentials
BACP
Experience
6 years
Practising in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Sessions
Online only
Client ages
Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepression

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Jo Shenton is a counsellor who supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship difficulties, trauma, depression and a wide range of life challenges. She offers a calm, straightforward approach and aims to help people find practical ways to manage painful feelings and improve day-to-day life. Jo holds BACP membership, which she maintains alongside regular professional development.

Jo adapts her work to each person rather than using one fixed method.

Background and approach

Sessions focus on clear goals, developing coping skills and making changes that fit the client’s life. She draws on approaches that help people notice unhelpful patterns, try new ways of responding and reconnect with what matters to them. Her background includes a Professional Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling (level 6) and a Certificate in Counselling, both from Staffordshire University.

Over six years she has worked with individuals and couples, and has considerable experience supporting people facing addiction, anxiety, depression and low self-esteem. Jo has also carried out outreach work in substance misuse, suicide ideation and mental health recovery. That experience informs her practical focus in sessions, especially when safety planning, relapse prevention or crisis coping are needed.

She keeps her skills current through supervision and additional training in line with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. In a session with Jo people can expect an approachable, non-judgemental space. Conversations are led by the person seeking help and shaped around realistic next steps.

The emphasis is on finding manageable solutions and building confidence to move forward.

Therapeutic approaches for online support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and focus on actions that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, depression and coping with life changes by encouraging small steps towards what matters. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people repair or change those patterns to improve connection and trust in relationships.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Jo collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs and preferences. That might mean using ACT tools one week and attachment-focused conversation the next, depending on what helps most in the moment.

Online therapy with Jo is available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation when that feels useful. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging are helpful for ongoing reflection, timely support and flexible scheduling. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, family or travel while still working with trained, registered or accredited professionals and experienced therapists.
What concerns does Jo commonly support?
Jo works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, trauma and depression, plus concerns such as grief, self-esteem and eating or sleeping difficulties.
What is Jo's style of therapy?
Her style is adaptable and person-led. She combines practical skill-building with reflective conversation to help people try new ways of coping and reach clear goals.
What experience does Jo have?
Jo has six years of clinical experience working with individuals and couples, with particular experience in addiction, anxiety, depression and low self-esteem.
What are Jo's credentials and where is she based?
She holds a Professional Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling (level 6) and a Certificate in Counselling from Staffordshire University, and is a member of BACP in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be carried out in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and Jo accepts international clients.
What session formats does Jo offer?
Jo provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Jo?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
6 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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