Jo Shenton

BACP

United Kingdom

Experienced integrative counsellor for life challenges

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At a glance

Credentials

BACP

Registration

BACP, United Kingdom / 378519

Experience

6 years

Languages

English

Location

United Kingdom

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp.

1. • Collaborative sessions
   • Motivational support
   • Practical coping skills

   About Jo

   Jo Shenton is a BACP-registered counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship problems, trauma and depression. She offers practical support for issues like grief, parenting strain, sleep and eating concerns, ADHD, low self-esteem and career worries. Jo works with people who want clearer direction and better day-to-day coping skills.

   Jo uses an integrative style that blends different ways of working to meet each person’s needs. Motivational Interviewing is part of her approach and she also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-focused ideas, client-centred listening and cognitive behavioural techniques. Sessions aim to be collaborative and down to earth, with a focus on small changes that feel manageable.

   She has six years’ experience and a Professional Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling at level 6, plus a counselling certificate from Staffordshire University. Jo also undertakes regular supervision and ongoing professional development in line with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

   Her background includes outreach work in addiction, substance misuse, suicidal ideation and mental health recovery. That experience informs practical strategies for reducing harm and building stability over time.

   People who meet with Jo can expect a calm, non-judgemental space to talk things through and to explore options. The work often focuses on finding workable solutions, improving relationships and making everyday life feel more manageable.

2. How Jo’s approaches translate to online work

   Jo uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change and to build momentum in small steps. This approach is useful for addictions, procrastination and when someone feels stuck and unsure how to begin.
   
   She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which focuses on identifying values and taking meaningful action even with difficult thoughts or feelings. That can help with anxiety, depression and coping with life changes.
   
   Attachment-based ideas are used to understand relationship patterns and how early experiences shape current bonds. This can be helpful for intimacy issues, communication problems and feelings of abandonment.
   
   Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jo will discuss preferences, goals and what feels most useful, then adapt techniques together in a collaborative way rather than imposing a single method.
   
   Please confirm the available session formats before booking, since the biography does not list specific delivery methods. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people focus on practical exercises between meetings and keep momentum going when life gets busy.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepression

   Also works with

   LGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

   Additional focus areas

   AbandonmentAttachment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDrug and alcohol addictionForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersNarcissismPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

   Therapeutic approaches

   Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

   Experience

   6+ years

   Listed in

   United Kingdom

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What kinds of problems does Jo help with?

   Jo supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationships, trauma, depression and related concerns such as grief, parenting, sleep and eating issues.

   How would you describe her therapeutic style?

   Her style is integrative and person-centred, blending listening with practical tools. Sessions focus on collaboration and small, manageable steps.

   What experience does Jo have?

   She has six years of clinical experience and background work in addiction outreach, substance misuse, suicidal ideation and mental health recovery.

   Which credentials and location apply to this counsellor?

   Jo holds a Professional Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling (level 6) and a counselling certificate from Staffordshire University, and is registered with the BACP in the United Kingdom.

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

   International clients are accepted and sessions are offered in English.

   What session formats does Jo offer?

   Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.

   How are fees handled for sessions?

   Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

   How do I begin working with Jo?

   Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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