Jo Shenton , BACP

Jo Shenton is an integrative counsellor who tailors therapeutic work to each person's unique situation, drawing on a range of evidence-informed approaches to meet individual needs. With six years of clinical experience, she creates a supportive space where people can explore current circumstances, identify patterns, and develop practical strategies to manage stress, anxiety, addiction, mood difficulties and relationship challenges.

Jo has particular experience supporting people dealing with addiction and substance misuse, depression, low self-esteem, trauma and attachment-related difficulties. She also undertakes outreach work in areas such as suicide ideation and mental health recovery, and supports those facing issues including grief, parenting struggles, intimacy concerns and process addictions.

Her training includes a Professional Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling (level 6) and a Certificate in Counselling, both from Staffordshire University. Jo works in line with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), and she maintains regular supervision, ongoing training and professional development to ensure her practice remains current and effective.

Jo aims to build a trusting, nonjudgemental relationship in which people feel valued and accepted. She supports clients to uncover their own solutions, strengthen self-understanding and make changes that lead to a more fulfilling and resilient life.

Approach-Focused Online Therapy with Jo Shenton

Jo draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify their values and develop practical skills for living in ways that matter to them. ACT supports work with anxiety, low mood and life transitions by encouraging acceptance of difficult thoughts and committed action toward chosen goals.

Attachment-Based Therapy is used to explore how early and current relationship patterns shape emotions and behaviour. This approach can be especially helpful for people working with relationship difficulties, abandonment or attachment issues, and those aiming to build more secure connections.

Jo believes finding the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. She works with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences, and adjusts the plan as therapy progresses to ensure the best possible fit.

Online sessions by video, phone, live chat or text-based messaging offer flexibility for people with busy lives, caring responsibilities or limited local options. These formats make it easier to access regular support, maintain continuity of care across locations, and choose the mode of communication that feels most comfortable while working toward meaningful change.