Jo Shenton

Jo Shenton is a counsellor who works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, anger and addictions. She also supports those facing relationship difficulties, trauma, depression and issues around self-esteem. Jo takes a straightforward approach that aims to help people find practical ways to cope and move forward.

She uses an integrative style, combining methods to suit each person’s needs rather than a single fixed approach. Sessions focus on understanding what is happening now, spotting patterns that cause difficulty, and practising new skills that make daily life easier. Jo aims to help clients discover their own solutions and take clearer steps towards change.

Jo holds a Professional Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling (level 6) and a Certificate in Counselling, both from Staffordshire University. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, known as BACP, and keeps up regular supervision and professional development.

Her background includes several years working with individuals and couples and substantial outreach work in addiction, substance misuse, suicidal thinking and mental health recovery. That practical experience informs how she supports people through crises and longer term change.

Sessions are built around respect and a non-judgemental attitude. Jo aims to create a space where clients feel listened to and valued, and where steady progress can be made towards clearer goals.

How Jo’s approaches translate to online counselling

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood and problems with motivation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting patterns in thinking and behaviour, then practising different responses to reduce symptoms and improve daily routines. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how past relationships shape current patterns and can help with trust, intimacy and repeating old relational cycles.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jo will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, and together they will decide which methods to use. This collaborative process lets sessions adapt as things change and ensures the work feels relevant and doable.

The original biography does not list specific online formats, so please confirm available session types before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy life, save travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people access a therapist in the United Kingdom from other locations when international arrangements are agreed.