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Jo Shenton, BACP

Online sessions across the UK 6+ years in practice

Jo Shenton is a counsellor who helps people facing depression, anxiety, stress and addiction.

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About Jo

Jo Shenton is a counsellor who helps people facing depression, anxiety, stress and addiction. She works with individuals on relationship strains, grief, self-esteem and life changes. Jo writes plainly and listens closely to understand what matters to each person.

Jo uses a mix of approaches so sessions fit the person sitting in front of her. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and attachment-based ideas among others.

Background and approach

Sessions focus on practical steps, clearer thinking and building better ways of coping. Clients are invited to talk about what is happening now and how past experiences affect current choices. Jo helps people spot patterns, practise new responses and set small, achievable goals.

Many conversations focus on rebuilding trust in oneself and relationships with others. She trained at Staffordshire University and holds a Professional Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling, level 6, plus a counselling certificate. Jo is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.

Her background includes outreach work in addiction, substance misuse, suicidal ideation and mental health recovery. She keeps up regular supervision and ongoing professional development to refine her practice. Sessions are straightforward and collaborative.

Jo aims to create a calm space where people can make practical changes, understand their feelings and move towards a more manageable life.

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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

What Jo works with

Everything Jo lists, in their own terms.

Approaches Jo lists

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Online support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It supports choosing actions that match personal values and is often used for depression, anxiety and life transitions.

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns from close relationships and how they affect current connections. It can help with intimacy problems, abandonment concerns and rebuilding trust in relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jo will discuss these methods with each person and decide together which fits best for current goals and preferences. The choice can change as progress is made and new priorities emerge.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a quicker check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging suit shorter updates, ongoing reflection between sessions or people who prefer writing to speaking.

These formats make therapy more flexible for different schedules and circumstances and allow people to keep continuity of care even when travel or time is an issue. Registered or accredited professionals, including Jo, use these options to tailor sessions to practical needs and personal style.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Jo specialise in?

Jo works with a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, stress, addictions, relationship and intimacy problems, grief, self-esteem and coping with life changes.

What is Jo's therapeutic style like?

Her style is collaborative and down to earth. Sessions aim for practical steps, clearer thinking and building new coping habits.

What experience does Jo have?

Jo has six years of counselling experience, with extensive outreach work in addiction, substance misuse, suicidal ideation and mental health recovery.

What credentials and location are listed?

Jo holds a Professional Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling (level 6) and a counselling certificate from Staffordshire University, and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

What session formats are available?

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

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start working with Jo?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing the short matching questionnaire and then scheduling sessions according to therapist availability.

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