Josephine "Jo" Marr, BACP
Josephine "Jo" Marr welcomes people who are feeling stressed, anxious, low or stuck in their relationships.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and Abuse
- +3 more
About Josephine
Josephine "Jo" Marr welcomes people who are feeling stressed, anxious, low or stuck in their relationships. She writes plainly and offers steady, patient support for those facing trauma, low self-esteem, depression and related worries. Jo has 28 years of practical experience and works in the United Kingdom.
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Jo aims to make sessions feel safe and non-judgemental. She helps people talk through difficult feelings and sort out everyday problems.
Background and approach
Conversations focus on what is happening now and on small steps that can make life easier. Her background includes long experience with the emotional impact of chronic illness such as Type 2 diabetes and with cultural identity issues. She also supports people dealing with abandonment, attachment difficulties, communication problems and the fallout from abuse and domestic violence.
Jo is used to helping people worried about body image, confidence, codependency and commitment issues. She can also assist with concerns linked to autism and personality styles such as avoidant or dependent patterns. Sessions are conversational and practical.
Jo works alongside each person to set realistic goals and find approaches that suit their life. She understands that starting therapy takes courage and aims to make that first step easier.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 176021 | March 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 Josephine works with
Everything Josephine lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Dependent personality
- Domestic violence
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Online support
Another approach emphasises talking through past hurts and how they show up now, especially after trauma or abuse. The aim is to help people name difficult experiences, understand how those experiences affect current relationships and build new ways of relating to themselves and others.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your goals and preferences, then agree a plan together. Changes are paced to fit your life and adapted if something does not feel helpful.
Online sessions use video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and messaging suits shorter check-ins or people who prefer typing. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, family and daily routines, while keeping therapy consistent and accessible.
Frequently asked
What problems does Jo commonly help with?
Jo helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma and low self-esteem.
What is Jo's style in sessions?
She offers straightforward, conversational therapy that focuses on listening, understanding and practical steps people can use between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 28 years of professional experience working with emotional and psychological concerns.
What professional credential does Jo hold?
Jo is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, which is noted in her profile.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats are offered?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Jo?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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