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Jo Shenton, BACP

Jo Shenton is a compassionate counsellor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression and trauma.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Relationship issues
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About Jo

Jo Shenton is a compassionate counsellor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression and trauma. She supports people dealing with addictions, relationship strain, parenting pressures and issues around self‑esteem. Jo also works with concerns such as grief, sleep problems, eating issues, anger and mood disorders.

She is a BACP counsellor with six years' experience, practising from the United Kingdom and offering sessions in English. Jo takes an integrative approach and tailors sessions to each person's needs.

Background and approach

Conversations focus on what matters now and on practical steps to cope better day to day. She aims to build a trusting working relationship where people feel heard and accepted. Her background includes a Professional Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling (level 6) and a Certificate in Counselling from Staffordshire University.

Jo has several years' experience supporting people with addiction and mental health recovery, including outreach work around substance misuse and suicidal thoughts. In sessions she draws on a mix of approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy alongside attachment‑based ideas. She also uses techniques from Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and client‑centred counselling when helpful.

The focus is practical learning and finding small changes that make life easier. Jo participates in regular supervision, training and personal development in line with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. International clients can be seen and sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging.

To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then book sessions according to the therapist's schedule. The service uses a cancellable subscription for sessions, with cost varying by location and availability.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	378519	June 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.

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Focus areas and approaches

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

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Depression
LGBT
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Attachment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Drug and alcohol addiction
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Mood disorders
Narcissism
Personality disorders
Post-traumatic stress
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-harm
Self-love
Social anxiety and phobia

Ways of working Jo names

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How Jo uses evidence‑based approaches online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that reflect their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns in thinking and behaviour and practising alternative responses. That approach often helps with sleep problems, low mood and anxiety. Attachment‑based ideas look at how early relationships shape current patterns and can help when communication problems or feelings of abandonment are involved.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jo will discuss these methods with each person and agree a plan together. She adjusts the mix of techniques to match goals, preferences and the issues being addressed so people feel involved in choosing what will help most.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text‑based messaging to make therapy easier to fit into busy lives. Video lets people use visual cues for a fuller conversation. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging suit shorter check‑ins or times when typing feels more comfortable. These options give flexibility for people juggling work, family or travel while still accessing regular support.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Jo help with?

She supports people facing trauma and abuse, stress, anxiety, depression and addictions. Other areas include relationship difficulties, grief, parenting pressures and issues with self‑esteem and sleep.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Jo takes an integrative, client‑centred approach and adapts methods to each person. Sessions focus on listening, practical skills and small steps people can use between meetings.

What is her professional background?

She has six years' experience working in counselling and outreach, including addiction and mental health recovery. Her work has included supporting people with substance misuse and suicidal ideation.

Which credentials and location apply?

Jo is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises from the United Kingdom.

Are sessions available in other languages or countries?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are offered?

People can choose video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text‑based messaging to suit their needs and circumstances.

How does payment and cost work?

Costs vary with location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are provided via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I get started?

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