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Jo Botten, BACP

Jo Botten is a counsellor who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family conflict, trauma and low self-esteem.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
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About Jo

Jo Botten is a counsellor who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family conflict, trauma and low self-esteem. She writes simply and directly with people who are looking for practical support and clearer thinking. Jo aims to make the first step feel less daunting and to offer steady support as people work through difficult issues.

Jo trained in the UK and holds a Masters degree in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapeutic Counselling from the University of Cambridge.

Background and approach

She also lists registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Over five years she has provided clinical psychotherapeutic counselling, and she also has experience in therapeutic mentoring. Her way of working is integrative and person-centred.

Sessions focus on listening carefully, noticing patterns, and helping the person build on strengths. Jo prefers a warm, accepting, non-judgemental tone and encourages practical steps alongside reflective conversation. Jo has supported people with a wide range of concerns including panic attacks, mood problems, attachment and abandonment worries, communication difficulties and the fallout from separation.

She has also worked with issues around chronic pain, caregiving stress, body image and feelings of guilt or shame. Therapy can be short term or longer term depending on need. Jo works with each person to set clear goals and to track progress so sessions remain relevant and focused.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	389803	April 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

Cost Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.

Focus areas and approaches

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How Jo uses different therapeutic approaches online

Jo describes an integrative, person-centred way of working that adapts to what each person needs. Person-centred counselling focuses on listening without judgement and helping you make sense of your experiences; it is useful for building self-worth and finding your own solutions. Integrative techniques draw on a range of evidence-based methods to address specific problems like panic attacks, mood-related difficulties or trauma reactions, blending practical skills with reflective work.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Jo will talk through your goals, try methods that fit your needs, and adjust things over time. This is a collaborative process so you and the therapist decide together what feels most helpful and what to focus on next.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make therapy easier to fit into daily life. Video calls let you see facial cues and do deeper conversation, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth or the camera feel awkward. Live chat and messaging suit brief check-ins, written reflection, or people who prefer not to talk on camera. These options give flexibility for different schedules, quieter surroundings and varying energy levels.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does Jo help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties as well as trauma, abuse and low self-esteem. Additional focus areas include panic attacks, mood problems, caregiving stress and body image.

How would you describe Jo's therapeutic style?

Her approach is integrative and person-centred, emphasising a warm, non-judgemental relationship and practical steps alongside reflective conversation.

What is Jo's professional background?

Jo has five years providing clinical psychotherapeutic counselling and earlier experience offering therapeutic mentoring. She also holds a Masters degree in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapeutic Counselling.

Where is Jo based and what credential does she hold?

Jo works in the United Kingdom and lists registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.

Can I work with Jo if I'm not in the UK?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

What formats are available for sessions?

Jo offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start therapy with Jo?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.