Jo Botten, BACP

Jo Botten works with people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, family conflict, trauma and low self-esteem. She introduces herself simply and calmly, aiming to help people take small steps forward. Her style is approachable and plain, so conversations feel straightforward and focused on what matters to the client.

Jo trained in the United Kingdom and holds a BACP credential, which is noted in her professional background. She has five years of clinical psychotherapeutic counselling experience and additional years providing therapeutic mentoring. That mix means she has time supporting people in both shorter and longer therapy work.

She describes her practice as integrative and person-centred, which means she adapts the conversation to the person in front of her and treats the client as the expert on their own life. Sessions aim to build a warm, accepting relationship so people can use their strengths to tackle what feels hard right now.

Jo has worked with a wide range of concerns, including trauma and abuse, panic attacks, mood problems, attachment and abandonment worries, and the strain of caregiving or chronic illness. She also supports people facing divorce or separation, communication breakdowns, body image and shame, and feelings of isolation.

Her approach involves listening closely, naming patterns that cause difficulty, and helping clients try practical steps between sessions. People who want clear, steady support and a counsellor who keeps things simple may find her helpful.

How evidence-based approaches work online

Jo draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, practical work. One common approach she uses helps people recognise unhelpful thoughts and practice different ways of responding to anxiety and panic. This method is useful for stress, panic attacks, and low mood because it teaches skills people can use between sessions.

Another strand of her work centres on attachment and relationships. This approach looks at patterns in how people relate to others, and helps them try new ways of communicating and connecting. It can be especially helpful for relationship problems, feelings of abandonment, and isolation.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Jo works with each person to weigh up their needs, goals and preferences, then adjusts the way she works as progress is made. She aims to find practical steps that feel manageable and meaningful for the individual.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls let people see facial cues and have a fuller conversation. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit a break at work. Live chat or text-based messaging can be better for short check-ins, writing through thoughts, or keeping momentum between longer appointments. Together these options give flexibility and make it easier to keep therapy consistent.