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Jo Reidy, BACP

Based in the UK Online sessions

Experienced counsellor for everyday parenting strains

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Years in practice
15
Registration
BACP
Languages
English
Focus
Stress, Anxiety
Focus
Addictions
Focus
Trauma and abuse
About

About Jo

Jo Reidy is a counsellor with 15 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She practises with a warm, non-judgemental approach and helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief or major life changes. Jo aims to make the first steps towards help feel manageable and supported.

Jo focuses on everyday problems such as struggling with sleep, low mood, addictive behaviours and relationship concerns. She also works with people dealing with trauma, eating difficulties, parenting challenges and questions about identity.

Background and approach

Sessions are conversational and paced to suit each person. Her style is person-centred and practical. Jo listens to what matters to the individual and then helps to spot patterns that get in the way.

She uses tools from cognitive behavioural approaches alongside emotion-focused and attachment-aware ideas to try different ways of handling difficult thoughts and feelings. Jo describes therapy as a partnership. She encourages people to set small, realistic goals and to try new ways of coping between sessions.

The focus is on what helps a person feel steadier and more in control of daily life. Clients can expect straightforward explanations and down-to-earth strategies rather than clinical jargon. Jo accepts international clients and offers sessions in English to fit a range of schedules and circumstances.

Focus areas and approaches

What Jo works with

Everything Jo lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Jo helps people with.

Approaches Jo lists

Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.

Online support

Therapy approaches and how they work online

Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape patterns in adult life. It helps people understand why certain situations trigger strong emotions and offers ways to build steadier responses to stress and relationship problems.

Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what the person brings. It gives space to talk openly and helps clients find their own solutions while feeling heard and respected.

Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, helps identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and then tests small changes that can reduce anxiety or low mood. It is practical and often includes tasks to try between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jo will discuss which ideas fit best with a person's needs, goals and preferences. Decisions about methods are made together, and can change as therapy progresses.

Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video calls are useful for face-to-face style conversations; phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited; live chat or messaging suits shorter check-ins and flexible schedules. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, childcare or travel commitments, while keeping the focus on steady progress and practical techniques.
Questions

Questions people ask about Jo

What concerns does Jo work with?

Jo helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions and trauma. She also supports those facing parenting challenges, relationship strains, sleep problems and issues with self-esteem.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is warm and person-centred, with practical tools added in. Sessions are conversational and focused on small, achievable changes.

What is her professional background?

She has 15 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and behavioural concerns. That experience shapes a straightforward, results-focused approach.

Where is Jo based and what credential does she hold?

Jo is based in the United Kingdom and holds BACP accreditation as stated in her profile.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English and Jo accepts international clients.

What session formats are offered?

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

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Costs vary with location and the subscription plan used by the platform. Sessions are arranged through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with Jo?

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

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