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Joanne (Jo) Webster, NCPS

Credentials: NCPS
Experience: 10 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Grief Coping with life changes

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Joanne (Jo) Webster welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, loss or big life changes. She writes plainly and listens carefully, aiming to help people feel steadier and more able to cope. Jo is a Professionally Accredited Psychotherapeutic Counsellor registered with the NCPS and has practised since 2015 in the United Kingdom.

She works from an integrated, pluralistic approach. That means Jo draws on several ways of working and tailors sessions to each person’s needs.

Background and approach

In practice she uses client-centred methods to follow what matters most to the client and mixes in cognitive behavioural ideas to help shift unhelpful thinking and behaviour. Jo has substantial experience supporting people through bereavement and end-of-life matters. She spent seven years in palliative care supporting people with terminal illness and those close to them before and after a death.

She also has experience supporting people after sudden or traumatic loss. Her wider work includes stress, anxiety, family difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, coping with life changes and related concerns such as attachment and codependency. Jo adapts her work to each person, using practical steps and conversational reflection to make progress together.

People can expect an approachable, empathic counsellor who aims to build trust and steady progress. Jo offers sessions in English and works with adults using video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs.

How Jo's approaches work online

Client-Centred Therapy puts the person's experience at the heart of the work. The counsellor listens closely, reflects what has been said and follows the client’s pace so they feel heard and understood. This approach helps when someone needs space to make sense of difficult feelings.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviours. In short practical steps it helps people manage anxiety, stress and low mood by changing patterns that keep problems going.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jo will talk with the client about goals, preferences and what feels most helpful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made, so the process is collaborative rather than one-size-fits-all.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people use visual cues and sit face-to-face when that helps. Phone sessions work well for those who prefer not to be on camera or who have limited bandwidth. Live chat and text-based messaging can suit shorter check-ins, day-to-day support or people who find writing easier than speaking. These formats make it simpler to fit counselling around work, caring duties or travel.

What concerns does Jo commonly help with?

Jo supports people with stress, anxiety, family problems, trauma and abuse, grief and coping with life changes. She also works with related issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, caregiver stress, addiction and communication problems.

What is Jo's therapeutic style?

Her work is integrated and pluralistic, combining client-centred work with techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy, psychodynamic ideas and solution-focused strategies. Sessions focus on practical steps and exploring what matters to the individual.

How long has Jo been practising?

Jo has been practising for 10 years and qualified as a psychotherapeutic counsellor in 2015. Her background includes seven years working in palliative care supporting people with terminal illness and bereavement.

What credential does Jo hold and where is she based?

She is registered with NCPS and is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages and regions are supported?

Sessions are offered in English. Jo does not accept international clients.

In what formats are sessions offered?

Jo provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to match different preferences and schedules.

How are sessions paid for?

Sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, and cost varies with location and therapist availability.

What are the first steps to begin work?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience: 10 years
Registered with: NCPS
Languages: English

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Joanne (Jo) Webster, NCPS

Background and approach

How Jo's approaches work online

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety