Jo Botten, BACP
Jo Botten is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship problems, family conflicts, trauma and low self-esteem.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
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About Jo
Jo Botten is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship problems, family conflicts, trauma and low self-esteem. She works in a straightforward, supportive way and aims to make it easier to talk about difficult things. Jo writes with a calm, encouraging tone and focuses on what clients want to achieve.
Jo has five years of experience delivering clinical psychotherapeutic counselling sessions. Before that she spent time providing therapeutic mentoring, which gave her experience in both short and longer-term work.
Background and approach
Her background includes a Masters degree in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapeutic Counselling from the University of Cambridge and registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She offers an integrative, person-centred style that treats the person, not the problem. Sessions start by listening closely to the story you bring.
Together the client and counsellor identify strengths and practical steps to reduce symptoms such as panic attacks, low mood, or strong shame and guilt. Jo has worked with people coping with self-harm and suicidal thoughts and will take these concerns seriously in sessions.
She also focuses on more specific issues like attachment and abandonment worries, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness, communication and control problems. The approach is collaborative and paced to the individual. Jo aims to create a warm, non-judgemental space where someone can try out new ways of thinking and coping.
Small changes in day-to-day habits and communication can lead to steadier emotional footing over time.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 389803 | April 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Jo works with
Everything Jo lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
Online support
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jo will collaborate with each person to decide which methods suit their goals, preferences and life circumstances. That means checking in regularly and adjusting the plan as progress unfolds so therapy stays relevant and doable.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat and text-based messaging to fit different routines. Video is close to an in-person session for conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit a work break. Live chat and messaging let people check in between sessions or use shorter written reflections. These options make it easier to attend therapy around work, caregiving or mobility needs, while keeping the focus on making steady, practical change.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Jo focus on?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem issues. Additional areas include body image, caregiver stress, chronic pain or illness, and panic attacks.
What is Jo's therapeutic style?
The counsellor uses an integrative, person-centred approach that starts with listening and identifying strengths. Work is practical and collaborative, aiming for steady changes that fit each person's life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Jo has five years of clinical psychotherapeutic counselling experience and four years of prior therapeutic mentoring, giving a total of nine years of professional work in supportive roles.
What credentials and location are stated?
She holds a Masters degree in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapeutic Counselling from the University of Cambridge and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Her practice is in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Jo offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How are sessions priced and billed?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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