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Jo Read, BACP

Jo Read is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who supports people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, trauma and relationship concerns.

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About Jo

Jo Read is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who supports people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, trauma and relationship concerns. She also helps with issues such as grief, addictions, eating and intimacy-related difficulties, and challenges around identity and discrimination. Jo describes a warm, listening approach that aims to help people find their own answers.

She trained in therapeutic counselling and holds the Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling awarded by the Counselling and Psychotherapy Awarding Body.

Background and approach

Jo is a registered member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) and has eight years of counselling experience alongside many more years working in youth and community settings. Jo works mainly from a person-centred viewpoint. She focuses on clear listening, open questions and reflection so that people can speak about what matters to them.

Sessions are shaped around the client’s agenda and reviewed as needed. She also draws on emotion-focused and psychodynamic ideas to help people notice feelings and patterns that influence choices and relationships. Mindfulness and existential themes are used when people want to explore meaning, values and being in the world.

Jo uses regular supervision and personal counselling to support her practice. Practical arrangements such as a counselling contract and an initial assessment are used at the start to agree aims and boundaries. She offers online formats to make counselling more accessible and works with clients who are based internationally as well as within the UK.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	260677	October 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.

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Focus areas and approaches

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How Jo's approaches translate to online therapy

Jo uses person-centred counselling to create space for people to talk and be heard. This approach focuses on empathy, genuine listening and asking open questions so clients can identify their own priorities and find useful ways forward. It suits many common concerns such as anxiety, low mood and relationship issues.

She also integrates emotionally-focused ideas to help people notice, name and work with strong feelings in relationships and within themselves. Psychodynamic concepts are used to explore recurring patterns and early influences that shape current choices and reactions. Both approaches can help with trauma, grief, identity questions and persistent mood or relationship difficulties.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Jo will discuss different ways of working in early sessions and tailor the method to the client’s needs, goals and preferences. Together they agree what to try and review progress over time.

Online formats offer practical flexibility. Video calls enable face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be easier during busy days, while live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit counselling into work, travel or caregiving routines and to keep continuity when location changes occur.

Frequently asked

What kinds of issues does Jo help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, grief and trauma, and also addresses addictions, eating concerns, relationship problems and identity-related distress.

How would you describe Jo's therapeutic style?

Jo works from a person-centred stance, using open questions, reflection and listening so clients can speak about what matters to them and set their own goals.

What is Jo's professional background?

She holds a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and has eight years of counselling experience plus many years working in youth and community roles, education, mental health and social care.

What credentials and location are associated with Jo?

Jo is a registered member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) and practises from the United Kingdom.

Which languages and international arrangements are offered?

Sessions are offered in English, and Jo accepts clients who are based internationally as well as within the UK.

What session formats are available?

She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.

How does pricing work for sessions?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model 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 based on the therapist's availability.