Jo Shenton, BACP
Jo Shenton is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction and relationship problems.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
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About Jo
Jo Shenton is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction and relationship problems. She also supports people dealing with trauma, depression, grief, parenting strain and concerns around intimacy and self‑esteem. Jo works using practical, person-focused methods to help people find clearer ways forward.
Jo adapts her style to each person. Sessions are conversational and down to earth. She aims to help people spot unhelpful patterns, try small changes and build skills that fit daily life.
Background and approach
Her work often focuses on rebuilding connection, managing difficult feelings and tackling behaviours that cause harm. Jo trained with Staffordshire University and holds a Professional Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling at level 6, plus a counselling certificate. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
She keeps up her practice through ongoing supervision and further training. Over six years Jo has worked with a wide range of concerns including addiction, mood disorders, process habits, anger and issues around attachment and abandonment. She also supports people with career worries, life transitions and compassion fatigue.
Her background includes outreach work in substance misuse and mental health recovery. In sessions Jo aims to create a respectful space where people can talk things through and test new approaches. She helps clients set practical goals and plans they can follow between meetings.
The overall aim is to build confidence and move towards a more manageable, satisfying life.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 378519 | June 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
- 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.
Online support
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jo will discuss different methods and together the client and therapist decide which fits best. She tailors techniques to the person’s goals and tests what helps, adjusting as progress is made.
Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging. Video calls let people have a fuller conversation with visual cues. Phone sessions use less data and can fit into a work break. Chat or text can be shorter check‑ins or a way to keep momentum between longer sessions. These options give flexibility so therapy can fit around life and practical needs.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Jo support?
Jo works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, depression and grief among many other concerns.
What style of therapy does she use?
She offers an integrative, person-centred style drawing on ACT, CBT, DBT and attachment approaches to suit each person's needs.
How much experience does she have?
Jo has six years of experience working with people on issues such as addiction, anxiety, depression and low self‑esteem.
What qualifications and location are listed?
She holds a Professional Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling (level 6) and a counselling certificate from Staffordshire University and is BACP registered in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are offered?
Sessions are offered in English and Jo accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Jo supports video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text‑based messaging to suit different preferences.
How is payment handled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Jo?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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