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Jo Shenton, BACP

Jo Shenton is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship strain, depression and a wide range of life challenges.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Relationship issues
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About Jo

Jo Shenton is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship strain, depression and a wide range of life challenges. She works with issues such as trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy problems, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting concerns, anger, low self-esteem and mood disorders.

Jo also supports people dealing with ADHD, compassion fatigue, career change and process addictions such as gambling or problematic pornography use. Jo uses an integrative style that draws on different counselling approaches to match each person’s needs.

Background and approach

Sessions focus on practical steps and discussions that help people uncover their own solutions. She aims to create a calm space where clients can talk things through without judgement. Her approach includes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based work, Client-Centred methods, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, used in ways that fit the individual.

Jo also uses motivational interviewing when people are working through change, particularly around drug and alcohol concerns. Jo trained at Staffordshire University and holds a Professional Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling at level 6 and a Certificate in Counselling from the same institution. She follows the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, for ongoing supervision and professional development.

Over six years she has worked in individual and couples settings and in outreach roles related to addiction, substance misuse, suicidal thinking and recovery. Sessions aim to help people understand their situation, build coping skills and move towards clearer choices and better day-to-day functioning.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	378519	June 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

Everything Jo lists on their public professional profile, 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

Ways of working Jo names

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How Jo's approaches work online and remotely

Jo often draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based approaches in online work. ACT helps people notice painful thoughts and commit to values-based action, which can be useful for anxiety, depression and coping with life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in close relationships and helps people understand how past bonds affect current behaviour and intimacy problems.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Jo will work together with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That joint planning means sessions can adapt over time as needs change and progress is made.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make counselling flexible. Video calls allow more visual connection, phone sessions can be easier if bandwidth is limited, and chat or messaging can suit shorter check-ins or people who prefer not to use a camera. These options help people fit therapy around work, family and travel commitments while keeping the focus on practical steps and ongoing support.

Frequently asked

What types of problems does Jo help with?

Jo supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, depression and many related concerns listed in her profile.

What is Jo's therapeutic style like?

She uses an integrative style that blends conversational, practical techniques and reflective listening to suit each person's needs.

How much experience does Jo have?

Jo has six years of clinical experience working in individual and couples settings and in outreach roles connected to addiction and recovery.

Which professional credential does Jo hold and where is she based?

Jo holds registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises from the United Kingdom.

Can I work with Jo if I live outside the UK?

Sessions are offered in English and Jo accepts international clients as stated in her profile.

What session formats are available?

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

How are sessions paid for?

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

How do I begin if I want to work with Jo?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.