Counsellor profile
Jo Shenton, BACP
Counsellor - Addictions and Relationships
See online counselling options- Integrative counselling
- BACP member
- Works with anxiety
About Jo
Counsellor Jo Shenton is a BACP member with six years' experience. She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, depression and related concerns. Sessions are offered in English and she works with clients across the United Kingdom and internationally.
Jo uses an integrative counselling style. That means she draws on several approaches to meet the needs a person brings. In practice she listens, reflects what she hears and helps people name the thoughts and behaviours that get in the way of change.
She has a Professional Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling (level 6) and a Certificate in Counselling from Staffordshire University. Jo keeps her practice up to date through regular supervision, training and professional development in line with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Her experience includes one-to-one and couples work and a long record of outreach in addiction, substance misuse, suicidal ideation and mental health recovery. She commonly supports people dealing with low self-esteem, mood disorders, process and substance addictions, relationship difficulties and life changes.
In sessions Jo works to help people spot patterns and try practical changes. This can include setting small goals, testing different ways of responding to stress and practising skills between meetings. People are invited to discuss what they want from counselling and to shape the work as it progresses.
Approaches used in online counselling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It helps people decide what matters to them and take small steps towards those values. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions and uses straightforward strategies to change unhelpful patterns.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Jo will discuss your goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try. That decision is shared and can be reviewed as you go.
Details of session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions around work and family life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Different approaches can be used through remote sessions, and Jo will explain how each might suit your situation when you book the first meeting.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she commonly help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, depression, grief and related concerns listed in her profile.
What is her counselling style like?
Jo uses an integrative approach, drawing on several methods to suit each person. She focuses on practical steps and understanding patterns that keep problems going.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years' experience working in one-to-one and couples settings and in outreach for addiction and mental health recovery.
Which professional body is she a member of?
Jo is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP.
In which languages can I work with her?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
Yes. She accepts clients from outside the United Kingdom.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin counselling with her?
Click the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule your first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.