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Jo-Ann Kempster, BACP

Jo-Ann Kempster is a relationally focused counsellor who helps people make sense of overwhelming feelings.

About Jo-Ann

Jo-Ann Kempster is a relationally focused counsellor who helps people make sense of overwhelming feelings. She uses conversational therapy to help clients understand patterns, reduce overthinking and build healthier coping skills. Jo-Ann works with issues such as stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties and trauma and abuse.

She also supports people with low self-esteem, motivation and confidence. Jo-Ann has five years of professional experience and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.

Background and approach

She frames sessions around respect, sensitivity and compassion, and adapts the way she works to suit each person’s situation. In sessions she encourages straightforward dialogue about how life has become hard. That can mean spotting unhelpful habits, practising new responses, and trying small changes between meetings.

The focus is practical and tied to everyday life rather than jargon. Jo-Ann aims to help people feel more in control and able to make decisions that suit them. She supports coping with bereavement, addiction concerns, intimacy-related worries, sleeping problems, parenting strain, career stress and mood difficulties such as depression and bipolar-related challenges.

People can expect a calm, non-judgemental space to talk and to build steps towards clearer thinking and steadier moods. Jo-Ann tailors each plan to the individual and works collaboratively to set realistic goals.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	400810	May 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

Cost Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Jo-Ann lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Self esteem
Addictions
LGBT
Family conflicts
Intimacy-related issues
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD

Relational approaches and online therapy options

Jo-Ann draws on relational ways of working that focus on how people connect with themselves and others. This approach looks at recurring patterns in relationships and everyday thinking, helping clients notice what keeps them stuck and try different responses. It is useful for relationship stress, low self-esteem, and difficulties tied to trauma or anxiety.

She also uses practical, evidence-based techniques to build coping skills and reduce unhelpful thinking. These methods involve clear steps and short exercises you can try between sessions to improve mood, sleep and daily functioning. They are commonly used for anxiety, depression and managing overwhelming emotions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Jo-Ann will collaborate with each person to identify goals and decide which methods suit their needs and preferences. That means adjusting pace, tasks and focus as the relationship develops.

Online therapy with Jo-Ann is available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation, phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat supports shorter check-ins, and messaging lets people reflect between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel commitments, and offer flexibility for different daily rhythms.

Frequently asked

What kinds of concerns does Jo-Ann help with?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief and self-esteem issues, plus sleep, parenting, career and mood-related concerns.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Jo-Ann works in a relational style that focuses on understanding patterns and improving coping skills through straightforward conversation and practical steps.

What is her professional background?

She has five years of professional work experience and frames her practice around respect, sensitivity and compassion.

What credentials and location are listed?

Jo-Ann is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practices from the United Kingdom.

Which languages and international clients are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How are costs arranged?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with Jo-Ann?

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