Jo Shenton, BACP

Jo Shenton is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with six years of clinical experience supporting individuals and couples through a wide range of life challenges. She practices an integrative counselling style, combining techniques from several evidence-informed approaches so therapy can be tailored to each person’s situation and goals. Jo works collaboratively to understand a client’s current circumstances and to help them develop practical skills and personal insights that support lasting change.

Her training includes a Professional Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling (Level 6) and a Certificate in Counselling from Staffordshire University. Jo also holds the BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and she maintains regular supervision, ongoing training, and professional development in line with that membership.

Jo has particular experience in supporting people with addiction, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and relationship difficulties, and she has provided outreach work in areas such as substance misuse, suicidal ideation, and mental health recovery. Her approach aims to build a trusting therapeutic relationship where people feel valued and accepted, and where they can explore painful past experiences, improve relationships, and move forward with greater clarity and confidence.

Fluent in English and accepting international clients, Jo offers flexible support for those seeking to address stress, trauma, grief, parenting and a broad range of emotional and behavioral concerns.

Approaches in Online Therapy and Practical Support

Jo Shenton draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy to guide online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being led by them, then identify personal values and take action that aligns with those values - this can be useful for anxiety, depression and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in relationships formed early in life and how they affect current connections, helping people repair relational difficulties, improve communication, and reduce feelings of abandonment or isolation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey and Jo treats this as a collaborative process. She will work with each person to assess needs, discuss goals and preferences, and tailor techniques from different therapies to suit the individual. This cooperative planning helps ensure the work feels relevant and manageable.

Online therapy with Jo is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These options allow people to fit therapy into busy schedules, access support from different locations including internationally, and choose the mode of connection that feels most comfortable for them. The focus remains on effective therapeutic work and practical strategies that support everyday life.