Jo Shenton, BACP

Jo Shenton is a counsellor who helps people cope with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, trauma, depression and a wide range of life challenges. She works in a direct, practical way so people can start to feel steadier and make clearer choices. Jo holds BACP membership, which she keeps current through ongoing professional development.

Her style is integrative. That means she draws on different counselling approaches to suit the person in front of her. Sessions focus on what is happening now, what matters most to the client, and small changes that make day-to-day life easier. Jo encourages honest conversation and practical steps between sessions.

Jo has six years of experience working with people facing addiction, anxiety, low self-esteem and mood difficulties. She has also carried out outreach work in substance misuse, suicidal ideation and mental health recovery. That background shapes a practical, grounded approach to supporting change.

In sessions she pays attention to attachment and relational patterns alongside thoughts and behaviours. This helps people understand why they repeat difficult cycles and how to try new responses. Jo will work at a pace that suits each person and supports gradual practical progress.

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted. To begin, a short online matching form is completed and appointments are scheduled from there.

Approaches you can use in online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and to commit to actions that reflect what matters most. It can be helpful for anxiety, low mood and problems where avoidance keeps things stuck.

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early patterns in relationships affect current connections and emotional responses. It helps people understand why they react a certain way in close relationships and to try different ways of relating.

Jo will work with the client to find the right approach. Choosing a method is a collaborative process based on needs, goals and personal preferences. She adapts techniques over time so the work remains useful and relevant.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone session, live chat or text-based messaging. Video calls are good for face-to-face conversation and visual feedback. Phone sessions can suit someone with lower bandwidth or who prefers voice contact. Live chat and messaging are useful for brief check-ins, written reflection and flexible timing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel commitments, while allowing the same therapeutic approaches to be used remotely.