Jo Shenton

Jo Shenton is a BACP counsellor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addiction and relationship difficulties. She also supports those dealing with trauma, grief, low self-esteem and issues around intimacy. Jo welcomes people concerned about mood disorders, narcissism, personality issues and the strain of major life changes.

Jo adapts her approach to each person. She draws on a mix of counselling styles so sessions focus on what the individual needs right now. Conversations look at current problems and practical steps the client can try between meetings.

Her way of working aims to help people uncover their own solutions. That might include building coping skills, improving communication or reflecting on attachment patterns that affect relationships. Jo emphasises clarity and simple, manageable goals rather than jargon or long theoretical explanations.

She keeps her practice up to date through regular supervision, training and professional development with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Jo has six years of experience in individual and couples work and a background in outreach for addiction and mental health recovery.

Many clients come with complex histories such as substance misuse, self-harm or past abuse. Jo offers steady, practical support and works alongside people as they take steps towards a more stable and meaningful life.

Therapeutic approaches for online work and choice of method

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and then choose values-led actions. It can be useful for anxiety, stress and when someone wants clearer direction in life. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current connections and can help with abandonment, intimacy and communication issues. Client-Centred Therapy puts the person at the heart of sessions, offering empathetic listening and support to help people find their own solutions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options with each person and decide together which methods match the client's needs, goals and preferences. That collaborative process means plans can change as progress is made.

The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make it simpler to attend from different locations or when juggling work and family commitments. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt exercises, homework and communication to suit remote sessions, helping people make steady progress without major disruption to everyday life.