- Years in practice
- 6
- Registration
- BACP
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Relationship issues
About Jo
Jo Shenton is a counsellor who helps people facing parenting pressures, stress and anxiety. She supports people dealing with addiction, relationship strain, grief and mood difficulties. Jo works with adults on issues like self-esteem, sleep, eating concerns, and coping with big life changes.
Jo uses a mix of counselling approaches so sessions are adapted to each person's needs. She aims to build a trusting relationship where people feel listened to and accepted.
Background and approach
Conversations focus on understanding what is happening now and finding practical steps forward. Her practice includes work around trauma and abuse, attachment and intimacy issues, and the effects of narcissistic or personality difficulties. Jo also offers help for addiction and process-related problems such as gambling, exercise or pornography.
She supports people living with ADHD, bipolar symptoms and mood disorder challenges. Jo holds a Professional Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling, level 6, and a Certificate in Counselling from Staffordshire University. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and continues regular supervision and professional development.
Sessions can include exploring values, developing coping skills, and practising communication changes for relationships. Jo draws on several evidence-informed methods to suit what each person wants from therapy. Her focus is on helping people find their own solutions and move towards a more manageable, fulfilling life.
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.
- 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.
Therapeutic approaches online and how they help
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps towards those values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress and parenting frustrations by focusing on action over getting stuck on thoughts.Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early connections shape current relationships and emotional responses. Working on attachment patterns can help with intimacy, communication problems and feelings of abandonment or isolation.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jo will discuss different methods and collaborate with each person to choose what fits their goals and preferences. The choice can change over time as needs shift and progress is made.
Online sessions include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different situations. Video sessions let people use visual cues for deeper conversation, phone sessions need less bandwidth, and messaging or live chat can offer briefer check-ins or flexible contact around work and family life. These options aim to make therapy easier to fit into a busy routine while keeping the focus on practical steps and real-life changes.
Questions people ask about Jo
What concerns does Jo help with?
Jo supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression and relationship issues, plus parenting-related pressures and grief.
What is Jo's therapeutic style like?
Her style is adaptable and person-centred, aiming to build trust and acceptance while working towards practical change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Jo has six years of experience working with individuals and couples, including outreach work in addiction and mental health recovery.
What professional credentials and location apply?
She holds a Professional Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling (level 6) and a counselling certificate from Staffordshire University, and is with the BACP in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and Jo accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Jo works online by video call and phone, and also provides live chat and text-based messaging sessions.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
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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