- Anger
- Addictions
- Attachment work
About Jo
Jo Shenton is a counsellor registered with the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) and has six years' experience. She works with anger alongside issues such as stress, anxiety, addiction, relationships, trauma and depression. Sessions are offered in English and Jo accepts international clients.
Jo uses an integrative approach. That means she draws on different counselling styles to fit what someone needs. In practical terms she listens to what is happening now, looks at patterns that keep causing the same problems, and helps people try different ways of responding.
She draws on methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Attachment-Based work when these suit the client's concerns. She also uses client-centred principles to keep the focus on each person's experiences and goals. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and motivational interviewing are part of the toolbox when emotion regulation or motivation is a priority.
Jo has worked with people affected by addiction, substance misuse and suicidal thinking as part of outreach and recovery services. That experience informs how she supports people managing strong feelings, relationship problems and difficult life events. She aims to help clients recognise patterns, practise manageable changes and notice progress.
She engages in regular supervision and further training in line with BACP guidance. To begin, Jo asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session so they can agree priorities and practical next steps.
How Jo applies therapeutic approaches online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting locked into them, and then choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anger that keeps recurring and for living with persistent stress or loss. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and practising small, practical changes that reduce distress and improve relationships. It can help with anger at work, rumination and mood problems. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns formed in close relationships and how they affect current reactions; it helps people understand why they might respond strongly in relationships and try different ways of connecting.Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will discuss what feels useful, try methods together and adjust the plan based on the client's goals and preferences. That collaborative process helps make sessions practical and grounded in everyday needs.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make sessions easier to fit around work or family life, allow quieter check-ins that do not need video, and reduce travel time. Registered or accredited professionals can use different methods remotely to teach skills, set small experiments between sessions and review progress in ways that suit the client's routine.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does Jo work with?
She works with anger plus related issues such as stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship problems, trauma, depression and low self-esteem.
What is her approach in sessions?
She uses an integrative approach, combining ACT, CBT, attachment-based and client-centred methods to match each person's needs.
How much experience does she have?
Jo has six years' experience working in counselling and outreach settings, including addiction and mental health recovery work.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practises from the United Kingdom.
Can I have sessions in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking since the biography does not list specific formats.
How does cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions are provided via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to agree priorities.