Jo Shenton
Experienced integrative counsellor for complex issues
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About Jo
Jo Shenton is a counsellor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addiction and relationship difficulties. She also supports people dealing with grief, trauma and mood problems such as depression and bipolar. Jo uses straightforward, practical conversation to help people find clearer ways forward.
She works in an integrative way, which means the sessions are shaped around each person's needs. That can include gentle skills work, talking through past events, or practical steps to change everyday habits.
Background and approach
Sessions aim to uncover personal solutions rather than impose a fixed plan. Jo holds a Professional Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling, level 6, and a Certificate in Counselling from Staffordshire University. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
She keeps her work up to date through regular supervision and further training. Her background includes several years supporting people with addiction, substance misuse, suicidal thoughts and wider mental health recovery. This experience informs her approach to practical problems like coping with shame, low self-esteem, isolation and process addictions such as gambling or pornography.
In sessions Jo aims to create a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk honestly about difficult issues. She helps clients explore attachment and communication patterns, manage difficult emotions, and plan realistic steps towards change. The emphasis is on collaboration and on tools people can use between sessions.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 6
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 378519
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Jo's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Jo works with
Everything Jo lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Jo lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How Jo works online
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about needs, goals and preferences and then suggest ways forward. This is a collaborative process and plans can be adjusted as understanding grows.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. Online therapy can make sessions easier to fit into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when that suits the day. It can also let people use approaches like ACT and attachment work through reflective exercises, skills practice and focused conversation that transfer into daily life.
Questions and answers
What kinds of issues does Jo focus on?
Jo works with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, addiction, relationship problems, trauma, depression, grief and issues around self-esteem and intimacy.
How would you describe Jo's counselling style?
Her style is integrative and practical, blending talking therapy with skills work and personalised steps to help people make changes in daily life.
How much experience does Jo have?
Jo has six years of experience working with individuals and couples, including outreach work in addiction, suicide ideation and mental health recovery.
What credentials and location are listed?
Jo holds a Professional Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling (level 6) and a Certificate in Counselling from Staffordshire University, and is BACP registered in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and Jo accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payment structured?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with Jo?
To start, use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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