Jo Almond, BACP

Jo uses client-centred therapy to place the person's experience at the heart of each session. That means the pace and focus come from the individual's needs, and the counsellor follows what matters most to them. This approach suits everyday worries, relationship concerns and decisions about work or parenting.

She also draws on mindfulness therapy which teaches simple attention practices to reduce rumination and calm the nervous system. Mindfulness can be used to manage anxiety, stress and sleeping difficulties. Somatic methods are used to help people notice how tension appears in the body and to release it through breath and gentle movement, which can be especially helpful after trauma.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options and adapt techniques to fit the person's goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process where choices are reviewed as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to give practical flexibility. Video is useful for a fuller conversation and visual connection, phone works for those with lower bandwidth, and text or chat suit short check-ins or busy schedules. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into daily life and keep continuity when travel or work makes in-person sessions difficult.