About Jo
Jo Shenton is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, grief and issues around identity, including LGBT concerns. She works with mood disorders, trauma and abuse, as well as problems with sleep, eating and self-esteem. Jo uses practical conversations to help people see what needs to change and find realistic next steps.
Jo draws on six years of experience and holds the BACP credential, which she maintains through ongoing supervision and professional development.
Background and approach
She takes an integrative approach, mixing methods so the work fits the person rather than forcing a single technique. Sessions focus on clear goals and small, manageable actions between appointments. In practice Jo combines talking, practical exercises and skills work.
She might use cognitive behavioural ideas to notice unhelpful thinking, acceptance and commitment tools to clarify values, or attachment-informed thinking to improve close relationships. The emphasis is on usable strategies rather than jargon. Jo has worked extensively in addiction outreach and mental health recovery settings.
That background shapes a practical, down-to-earth style that aims to help people stay safe and gradually rebuild a more satisfying life. She also supports people dealing with complex issues such as personality difficulties and process addictions. If you are unsure where to begin Jo can help you map out priorities and try different approaches to see what fits.
To start, select the Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire to schedule a session according to therapist availability.
What Jo works with
Everything Jo lists, in their own terms. LGBT is the reason Jo is listed here; the rest shows what else Jo works with.
- 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
Approaches Jo lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How Jo's approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and reconnect with what matters to them. It can be useful for anxiety, depression and difficulties that come from feeling stuck. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and how early bonds affect current trust and intimacy; it can help with relationship struggles and attachment issues. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking and trying practical behaviour changes to reduce symptoms like anxiety and low mood.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Jo will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences and then try methods that suit them. That means sessions can change over time as progress is made and different techniques are trialled in collaboration.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, for example by saving travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a work break or enabling appointments across time zones. Online work can also make it simpler to link therapy tasks into daily routines and to practise new skills between sessions with the same therapist.
Questions people ask about Jo
What concerns does Jo commonly help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, addictions and LGBT-related concerns, among many other life challenges.
What is Jo's therapeutic style?
Jo uses an integrative, practical style. Sessions focus on clear goals, talking through problems and trying simple exercises to build new skills.
How much experience does Jo have?
She has six years of clinical experience working with individual clients and couples, plus outreach work in addiction and mental health recovery.
What credentials and location are listed?
Jo holds BACP registration and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are used?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Jo?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.
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